He was by no means an enthusiast where that liquid was concerned, the admiration evoked by its non-Inebriating qualities having been always something in the nature of a mystery to him.
"At Sunwich Port, Complete"
W.W. Jacobs
You will recollect the straws-a Down-east invention, which these degenerated Yorkers have stolen, and are now using unblushingly for mint-juleps, sherry-cobblers, and such awful drinks as New England has put her foot down against with a stamp that makes Inebriating individuals shake in their boots.
"Phemie Frost's Experiences"
Ann S. Stephens
When its Inebriating quality took effect, I used in the elevation of my spirits to jest and laugh with the boy, and beguile my time.
"Bagh O Bahar, Or Tales of the Four Darweshes"
Mir Amman of Dihli