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ADVICE ON COCKTAILS AT HOME
The Cocktail Bartender reading this book may be
surprised at this particular section, but the"professional"
should bear in mind that this book may well fall into the
hands of the interested "amateur" bartender and we
thought a few simple hints on the question of the private
cocktail party would not come amiss!
Cocktails will add greatly to the success of your party
^d are an excellent way of"breaking the ice"and of
mellowing"the important guest!
Before you commence concocting these pleasant drinks,
as in all things, you must be properly equipped, and whilst
it is not necessary to have all the equipment of the normal
Cocktail Bar, the following items are essential":—
2 Cocktail Shakers (one for blends which include highly-
flavoured ingredients and the other for lighter types).
1 Mixing Glass (for the stirring of clear drinks such as
Dry Martinis, Manhattans, etc.).
Cork screw and bottle-opener.
Strainer.
Bar spoons.
Spirit measures.
Fruit knife.
Bitters bottles.
Cherry sticks.
Drinking straws.
A good quantity of clean, polished cocktail glasses or
other types that you may require.
Another item of major importance is a good quantity of
clean clear ice available at 'all times. Remember the
"snowy"type turns quickly to water.
As to ingredients, the greater the number the greater the
variety of drinks that can be made. A large number of
ingredients are not always necessary, however, and a very
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