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THE BARTENDER'S FRIEND
Loaf or lump sugar is used in the old fashioned cocktails.
Where sugar is to be used in a hot drink, first dissolve it in
just enough hot water.
Where sugar is to be used in a cold drink, first dissolve it in
just enough cold water, except you are to shake the drink
with fine ice.
Before putting an egg into the ingredient glass, break it into
a separate container without the view of the customer. This
is to determine its freshness, and may avoid nauseating him.
Do not stir egg or milk into spirits—:Stir the spirits into
them to prevent curdling.
Before using a glass for a hot drink, rinse it in warm water
and put into it a spoon to prevent breaking. Thin glasses are
best for hot drinks.
In using bitters put in a minimum. You can always add, if
desired, but you cannot take away.
In filling a wine glass always leave about ^ inch at top.
Do not shake a drink containing an effervescent. Stir it.
When a number of drinks are to be prepared, some of which
will contain seltzer water or other effervescent, mix the effer
vescent drinks last.
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