1895 Mixed Drinks by Herbert W Green

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MIXED DRINKS.

Don't attempt that difficult feat of pouring cock tails, sours, etc., at long range until you have practiced some on clear water. Strike up an imaginary line, by the assistance of the eye, between the right hand hold- - iug the mixing-glass and the left hand bearing the receiving-glass. Start low with a small stream; pour slowly; increase the volume of your stream and the speed of your movement as you elevate youl- right hand, until it becomes a miniature torrent from an alti tude as great as your arm can reach; then diminish it by a rapidly vanishing movement until the glasses ''almost meet. Proficiency will excite wonder and admir ation, but failure will raise a laugh. Don't let beer and other liquids accumulate on and disfigure the counter. Don't think it monotonous to attend lectures and study grammar, elocution and calisthenics. They will interest and benefit you. Don't wait too long before you get married. Don't fail to read every word of this book. There are points about liquors that come up every day which all bar clerks ought to know and be able to explain. Don't be offended at any of these"dont's"; they are intended for your good. Besides, you are young. You may have been graduated from the cigar stand or