How much is a “glass,” in an old English cocktail recipe (1930)?

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Cocktail recipes in a reprint recipe book frequently call for liquors by the measure of a “glass.” Just how large was this?

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I am not sure if "glass" in your recipe is the same as this, but in David Wondrich's book, "IMBIBE!" (about vintage cocktail recipes), he indicates that a "wineglass" measurement in vintage recipes was equal to 2 ounces.



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How much is a dash?

There are no precise definitions for these old-time cooking measurements. But generally, most sources today suggest that a dash is a scant \u215b of a teaspoon, a pinch is about 1/16; of a teaspoon, and a smidgen is 1/32; of a teaspoon.

What cocktails were popular in the 1930s?

How You Know You're Drinking A Great Prohibition-Era Cocktail
  • Gin Rickey. What's in it: Gin, half a lime, and club soda. ...
  • Old Fashioned. What's in it: Whiskey, Angostura bitters, a sugar cube, and twist of lemon. ...
  • French 75. ...
  • Sazerac. ...
  • Sidecar. ...
  • Bee's Knees. ...
  • Southside. ...
  • Mary Pickford.


How much is a dash of bitters?

One dash of bitters is somewhere between \u215b teaspoon and \xbc teaspoon. Most drinks use 1 to 2 dashes. To add bitters to a drink, tip the bottle right into the drink and give it a good solid shake.

What is in an Old Fashioned cocktail?

1 1/2 oz Bourbon or Rye whiskey1 Sugar cube2 dashes Angostura bittersFew dashes plain water


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