The Cook Book by “Oscar” of the Waldorf

Three thousand recipes from the maitre d'hotel of the Waldorf — the hotel kitchen that taught Gilded Age America how to dine, from beef tea to watermelon with champagne.

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Oyster Cocktail

Open half a dozen small oysters and drop them with the juice into a wine glass; add a little lemon juice, three drops of Tobasco sauce, a teaspoonful of Worcestershire sauce and one dessertspoonful of tomato catsup, stir well and serve. Horseradish may be served on the side.

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