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Historical References to Mixology and Mixologist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 tbe mixologist in the Mint saloon"
Hornellsville Tribune", 19th July 1860
Will do to tell
A friend relates the following, which is good enough lo be put on record : He was riding on a warm day in one of tho adjoining towns, when, approaching a country tavern, ho bethought himself tbat a sherry-cobbler would not be bad to take— considering the condensed [...] 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 thc Prof.'s mouth began lo moisten in anticipation. One thing yet was wanting—
"Now let'e 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 tbought no more of sherry-cobblers or mint-juleps till he arrived safe in Hornellsville.
