1867 The American Barkeeper by a Practical Liquor Manufacturer

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A Few Hints to Barkeepers,

I am not sure that whatI can here say will be of much importance. Yet. there are many well considered rules for governinj,' tlie conduct of the American barkeeper. I will, however,say that cleanliness isa first principle,and should ever be strictly maintained. Steadine.?s in the performance of your duties is also essential. A close observance of the manner and style of your su perior in rank when concocting and serving drinks, and in the e.\-ecution of their various duties,is recommended. They should serve you as models for imitation. The list of drinks, mi.vturcs, beverages and concoc tions which are lierc ap])ended, are the results of long practice, great experience and much tlmught. Many of them are original with me,and a great many of the others arc improvements of my own upon the old style mixtures. My experience has been varied and exten sive. I have had much practice in my profession in many parts of the globe, and liave carefully watched the practice prevalent in other iiortions. I would sug gest that the list can bestudied by the novice and perused by the e.vpert to the advantage of both. You will find it to be a fair and reliable standard of American bever ages, both of the ordinary style and ofthe fancy descrip tion. I therefore recommend it.