1960 The U K B G Guide to Drinks (3 rd edition revised)

SOME HINTS FOR THE YOUNG BARTENDER

14. Always beat an egg in a separate glass"just in case 15. Never favour one particular customer as this is bound to offend others. 16. A good cigarette lighter,or matches,ready in an instant, is part of a Bartender's stock-in-trade. 17. Always use the best liqueurs for cocktails and never use ready made or bottled cocktails. 18. Never"shake"a drink of the effervescent variety. 19. Cocktails should be drunk as soon as possible after serving, whilst they are "smiling" at you as otherwise the blending of the ingredients will deteriorate. 20. Don't rock your cocktail to sleep! A short, sharp, snappy action is sufficient—shake, don't rock. 21. Make your drink as attractive looking as possible, because invariably when you please the eye you please the palate.

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