whisky-and-water

Nelson Collingwood, I remember, in the course of the evening, when whisky-and-water was for some reason produced, grew a little tipsy.

The Book of Snobs 2006

Collingwood, who was sleeping off the whisky-and-water — but at

The Book of Snobs 2006

His father-inlaw looked unusually dirty and shabby; the odour of whisky-and-water was even more decided than in common.

The History of Pendennis 2006

And, having procured a glass of whisky-and-water from the passing waiter, the poor old man, settling his face into a horrid grin, and leering, as he was wont when he gave what he called one of his prime songs, began his music.

The Newcomes 2006

He left off drinking wine, and betook himself, but with great moderation, to the refreshment of whisky-and-water.

The History of Pendennis 2006

He had added whisky-and-water to his champagne, and feared nothing.

The Duke's Children 2004

Soon after he was gone Major Tifto had some whisky-and-water, lit his third cigar, and began to feel the glory of belonging to the Beargarden.

The Duke's Children 2004

Nevertheless there was a good deal said by others during which the Major drank two glasses of whisky-and-water.

The Duke's Children 2004

Then when he had drunk a few glasses of whisky-and-water, he said something very foolish as to his power of punishing that swindler Green.

The Duke's Children 2004

But these extravagances were due perhaps to whisky-and-water, and that kind of intoxication which comes to certain men from momentary triumphs.

The Duke's Children 2004