subs. phr. (American).—A mixed drink.—See DRINKS.
1871. Birmingham Daily Post, 22 Dec.
| And our American refreshment bars, | |
| In drinks of all descriptions cut a dash, | |
| From CORPSE REVIVERS down to ‘brandy smash.’ |
1883. Daily Telegraph, March 8, p. 7, col. 1. In winter the dash into the open air or the standing for a few minutes in a line of comrades will certainly enhance the joys of the English equivalents for the Yankee CORPSE REVIVER.
