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ABBREVIATIONS
SHAKE AND STRAIN.—The
term " Shake and Strain "
is used to denote that the mixture should be
shaken in the Cocktail Shaker until the outside
of the Shaker becomes moist with cold. After
this the mixture should be strained from the
Shaker into the Cocktail glass.
Mix.—Mix is used to describe the method of placing
some ice in a large mixing glass or heavy pint
glass, in which should be placed some cracked
ice. After pouring in the recipe mix it rapidly
with the ice until it is cold, when strain into the
Cocktail glass.
STIR.—This denotes the same method as shown under
Mix.
FROST.—To frost a glass first rub the rim of the glass
on a cut lemon. Then dip the glass into
powdered sugar, which will give it the necessary
frosted appearance.