Cocktails are a luxurious indulgence, a special treat. Folk are careful about other purchases in order to afford little extravagances such as cocktails...
The mention of eggshell soda reminds me of "Kenwood Lemonade", from the recipe booklet that came with my mixer 30 odd years ago.
A whole egg, including shell, whole lemon, roughly chopped, sugar and water are liquidized and strained.
The acid from lemon reacts with eggshell to release CO² and produces a very nice foamy and effervescent drink.
A whole egg, including shell, whole lemon, roughly chopped, sugar and water are liquidized and strained.
The acid from lemon reacts with eggshell to release CO² and produces a very nice foamy and effervescent drink.