American Drinks - song lyrics 
American Old-time song lyrics from www.traditionalmusic.co.uk 
AMERICAN DRINKS. 
The other night I'd been indulging-Which I own is very silly-And to rouse me up a little, I began to think I'd turn into the Cafe Riche, Which, you know, is in Piccadilly, And refresh my noble self With something cool to drink. Behind the bar, presiding. Was a young And lovely maid; I gracefully walked up to her, And this is what I said: "An American refresher For myself I do intend; Asyou know what is best, my dear, "What would you recommend?" 
Chorus. A Stonefence, a Rattlesnake, A Renovator, Locomotive, Pick-me-up, or Private Smile, By Jove! is worth a fiver-A Colleen Baton, a Lady's Blush, A Cocktail, or a Flash of Lightning, Juleps, Smashes, Sangarees, Or else a Corpse Reviver. 
"Well, really now you seem so bad, Your looks I am commiserating, Sir, " said she, "but let me see-I must have time to think." She appeared so lovely, So bewitching and so captivating; "Any thing you may make, " saw I, "My darling, I shall drink." When, for some seconds more or less, This charming girl had stood, Said she: "I think an Eye-Opener, my dear, Would do you good; You're queer about the optics, And you're husky in the voice; But there's a card with list of drinks, And from it take your choice. " -Chorus. 
Said I: "A Private Smile from you Is really quite as sweet as honey, And a Lady's Blush is more becoming Than a frown; A Pick-me-up is very nice, and, Made by you, worth any moneyI'd enjoy a Pick-me-up, If you would Knock-me-down." Said she: "Oh! come, now that's enough, sir You're inclined to rave, I wish you would be quick and tell me What you are going to have?" Said I: "How can I choose, my dear, From such a splendid lot? I can't make up my mind, So I'll have everything you've got. " -Chorus. 
Said she: "Now, don't be stupid. For to take them all would be such folly-One or two I'd recommend. But, pray don't take the lot; 
For, as all the drinks are iced, sir, The result would be most melancholy, I am very certain you would Freeze upon the spot." Said I: "I wouldn't care a pin, I think it rather nice, A Smile from you, I'm very sure, Would quickly melt the ice; And as I must make up my mind, My choice at once I'll take: Indulge me, please, by mixing A luxurious Rattlesnake. " -Chorus