Mixologist

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Historical References to Mixology and Mixologist

The Fresno Republican, 17th June 1882

"The "Elite," ... in Fresno, is under the sole management of the famous J. P. Carrol, one of the most celebrated compounders of spiritual beverages of the age. The art of "mixology" has been reduced to a science,"

Manitoba Daily Free Press, 27th September 1880

"Professor Dick, mixologist, (late of the Golden) will preside at the bar."

Nevada State Journal, 29th May 1878

"MR. L. E. CREWS, An experienced mixologist has entirely remodeled the old Commercial Exchange,"

Weekly Nevada State Journal, 8th September 1877

"HARRY DUGAL is the mixologist in the Mint saloon"

Hornellsville Tribune", 19th July 1860

"A friend relates the following, which is good enough to be put on record: He was riding on a warm day in one of the adjoining towns, when, approaching a country tavern, he bethought himself that a sherry-cobbler would not be bad to take— considering the condensed state of the atmosphere, etc, so, dismounting, he approached the bar and called for the "tipicular fixin'" referred to. The "mixologist" announced his ignorance of the manner of preparing the compound, and the Professor directed him to bring the material, and he would associate them himself. Sherry, sugar, lemon and mint were soon at band, and the Prof.'s mouth began to moisten in anticipation. One thing yet was wanting—"

"Now let's have the ice."

"Ice!" quoth the bar-tender, doubting the integrity of his ears.

"Yes, ice," was ths response of the slightly-vexed.

"Ice" stammered the bar-keeper, in blank astonishment; "who in ---- ever heard of ice in July?"

"The Professor evacuated, and thought no more of sherry-cobblers or mint-juleps till he arrived safe in Hornellsville."