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"Mixed Drinks"
A representative collection of Cocktails, good old-
fashioned English Punches and Cups, sustaining
beverages of the "Egg Nog'
drinks and other mixed drinks:
type, *' Long
In order that all tastes shall be provided for, we
have devoted a section to non-alcoholic drinks,
showing how some new and attractive "soft"
drinks may be prepared.
Method of
mixing:
The mixing of Punches
is dealt with, separately,
on page 14. There are
several ways of mixmg
Cocktails and allied drinks. Excepting those
instances where mixing instructions arc given with
the recipe, it may be inferred that any one of the
following methods can be employed:
For instance,some prefer to use a Cocktail shaker.
The"Standard"^cktail shaker (for home use)
is a nickel or aluminium receptacle specially made
for the vigorous shaking up and down of the
ingredients.
In the absence of a Shaker,a tall miTing glass or a
jug may be used. When ice is an ingredient a
fork is preferable to a spoon for stirring, as the ice
is melted more quickly. There is a"knack"
of making a spoon do this, but it is possessed, with
few exceptions, only by professional"mixers."
A suitable strainer will complete the necessary
equipment.
As an^^occasional alternative to the miring fork or
spoon, a"swizzle-stick" may be used. There
are numerous types of"swizrie-sticks"available,
most of which your Wine Merchant can procure.
The one we are best acquainted with is the Natural
West Indian"swizzle-stick," illustrated and des
cribed on page 12. Another type is the"Mosser"
shown alongside.
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