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Part I

SECTION IV

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 weU 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

and 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.)

Corkscrew 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.

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