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sized Cocktail are of six centilitres, or of two fluid ounces two
drams; divided into halves, fourths, eighths, etc... One eighth
equals one teaspoon or six dashes, or about seventy drops.
The"Gigger" in use in America is a very practical double
measure: the bigger size holds one ounce two and a halfdrams,
or three and a half centilitres; the small size about half of the
above-mentioned amount.
The"Gill ", an English measure, holds five fluid ounces and
can be divided, when mixing Cocktails, in halves, thirds,fourths,
fifths, sixths, eighths, etc... Great care should always be taken
when mixing drinks; a little too much or not quite enough of
the proportions indicated often changes the entire taste,there
by spoiling the result expected.
To have a perfect blend and smoothness use only the finest
ingredients in making your drinks. A Cocktail Is one of the
last words in the"artistry of mixing ".
Follow closely the formulas given herein and always refer
to the pages of advertisements when replenishing your supplies.
Aged whiskeys in Manhattans, "that supreme Gin", which is
"The Heart of a good Cocktail", in Martinis and Bronx, and
specially selected Vermouths in both.
Mix with infinite care and the result will be the Miracle-Cock
tail which has made the Ritz Bar famous.
My book would not be complete without a word to the
younger generation. Now, as in the past, the art of rational
drinking is an accomplishment as indispensable as dancing or
bridge, and a fair knowledge of wines and liqueurs, their prove
nance, characteristics, best years, etc., etc., forms part of a
gentleman's culture. The passing generation of Englishmen
knew wines, and it is my sincere hope that this knowledge be
increased, throughout the world.
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