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Preface
Here, ladies and gentlemen, is what I am sure you all desire:
An instructive introduction into the art of mixing.
My love for my profession has induced me to write this book.
Many years of practice at home and abroad, and my experience
with numerous international guests have enabled me to give really
practical instruction on this subject.
This small book, compiled with a thorough technical knowledge
of this branch, gives a clear summary of mixology and deals with
the 24 most important classes of drinks. An illustration of the
finished drink and the glass to be used accompanies the description
of each group, together with a note as to its origin, effect, and the
method of mixing. The stimulative effect and the use of all cock
tails is also indicated. Arranged in this manner the book is for the
bar guest an invaluable guide. The detailed descriptions of the
choice classical Standard Drinks ensure expert service at any
American Bar worthy of the name. The knowledge of this des
cription alone makes the guest esteemed as a connoisseur and puts
him far more at his ease in company than the most distinguished
customer who does not know what to order, and, in consequence,
often chooses the contrary of a stimulant.
The tables for the practical arrangement of the categories enable
everyone to set up a proper bar. They are so compiled that they
can be adapted to every kind of bar from a small house bar to a
large public saloon, successfully assisting anyone to penetrate into
the secrets of mixology.
Avant-propos
Mesdames et Messieurs,
Vous m'avez toujours demande d'etre renseigne et de connaitre
mon art de mixer: je vous I'offre dans ce livre. Ce n'est certe pas
moi qui ai invente cet art, mais c'est ma profession que j'ai prati-
quee a I'etranger comme chez moi durant de longues annees et ce
n'est que grace a cette etude et aux hotes du monde entier que je
suis en mesure de vous donner un guide pratique en cette matiere.
Ce petit livre special vous permettra de connaitre toute la mixo-
logie. Il contient les 24 classes de drinks absolument necessaires.