1900 Harry Johnsons Bartenders Manual (Mixellany)

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trade, friendship, and even good will of the man you have accommodated, for, in giving reason why he does no longer patronize your place, he may talk injurious- ly against you and your business. This will happen in nine cases out of ten. Even in case of a certified check, which is generally considered to be equivalent of cash, there is possibly a chance that the certification may be a forgery, and if you are not perfectly well acquainted with the per- sonages or the standing of the maker you should refuse it in all cases. People having places in the upper part of New York City must, necessarily, be more cautious than those down town, because the proprietors of places in the southern section are nearer the banking centre and usually know thoroughly the general stand- ing and reputation of those who would place checks with them. In some establishments, it is even wise to put up a printed notice, reading: "Absolutely no checks cashed here," and if the proprietor can keep that rule un- broken it will be all the better for him. 30. RULES IN REFERENCE TO A "GIGGER." In all my recipes for the various drinks, you will find the term "wine glass" indicating the article to be used in which to mix drinks. The wine glass is only used for compiling these recipes; but for measuring the mixture, etc., the proper article to be used is what is called a "gigger," otherwise considerable liquor would be wasted in case of a rush of business. The use of the "gigger" also enables one to get the drinks at once the way the customers desire to have them, either strong or medium, for there is no man in the