1882 Harry Johnson's new and improved bartender's manual (1882)

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23. INSTRUCTION in regard to finding out the desire of cus- stomers' styles of drinks, etc., etc. The greatest satisfaction to a customer lies with the bartender to accomplish, which is done in a very slight manner, simply by asking what kind of a drink the party desires, and in what manner he desires to have it mixed, especially in cocktails, sours, and punches; also it is understood for the bartender to ask the party if he desires his drink stiff, strong, or medium, and must use his own judgment in regard of preparing it, and at all times make it his special point to study the taste of his customers, and strictly obey them, and make all drinks to their taste; by following this rule, the bar- tender will soon find out that he will gain the esteem and respect of his jDatrons. 24. INSTRUCTIONS to wl\at style of a glass to use in Strained Drinks, In preparing the above drinks, proper attention must be paid to see that the glasses are the right size to sufficiently hold the drink it is intended for, and also to have a fancy glass to put the drink into and make it have a better appearance. 25. INSTRUCTION about handling the ice, etc. It is always proper to handle the ice with an ice scoop and positively not with the hands, and it must be washed perfectly clean before being used. 26. INSTRUCTIONS in regards to dressing Drinks with Fruits, and how to handle them, etc, It is always customary to dress or ornament drinks with the fruit in different styles ; first when drinks are 2*