1931 Old Waldorf Bar Days by Albert Stevens Crockett

Glossary the angle of incidence-anywhere from forty-five de– grees to a perpendicular, the barman thus released what he often claimed to be the exact number of minims re– quired for perfect composition. Or, the formula might call for two, or three dashes or more (q.v.). In the list qf cocktails· and other drinks, it will be noted that in some cases the direction given is "shake," while in others it is "stir." Johnnie Solon is authority for an explanation. which, after all, is a simple physical fact. ·

pendium. The term "voltage," given where it is known, signifies "horse– power," "kick,"or"alcoholic content," and is used as being more in accord with this age of electricity.

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