WERE THEY ALRIGHT THEN?

Apparently, back in the day before the words "cuisine", "cooking", or "good taste" had entered the language, Anglo Americans enjoyed some strange edibles and potables. What with being drunk on refrigeration and the many shiny new possibilities it offered. No more green carrion, fermented bacon, and undeserved food poisoning.

Especially during hot weather.

Here in SF we seldom have hot weather.


BEEF FIZZ

One can of condensed beef broth. One cup of ginger ale or club soda. two tablespoons of fresh lemon juice. Lemon twists for garnish. Pour broth over ice into large glasses. Add the ginger ale or club soda.
Garnish and serve.


In the blistering heat of the Deep South or New England, when you're all wilted and wondering what to do next, this will revive and refresh you.
It will "keep your pecker up", as they say.

Also suitable for Southern California. Anywhere south of Daly City.


You know, personally I think it would be better to garnish it with a tomato wedge and a slice of avocado, but that's just me.
And why change a classic?



If you add gin, it's probably good for your Saturday morning head.




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