1943 Cocktail Digest by Oscar Haimo of the Hotel Pierre

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Preface - .. ..

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A Note about the Author

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The Drink Mixer's Ten Commandments

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What Is Needed for the Bar: Bar Utensils

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Glassware

A Basic Digest

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What Every Host Should Know: A Formula for Mixing Drinks Standard Bar Measures

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Standard Sizes of Glasses

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Cocktails - 19 Control—Exact Contents and Directions for Expert Preparation Wines 79 How, When, What to Serve Vintage Chart 81 For Imported Wines A Note on Domestic Wines Suggestions -. 82 Correct Wine Procedure 83 Serving and Storing Temperature Proper Service Draughts and Brews _ 84 Beer Ale, Stout and Porter Percentage of Alcohol in Beverages 85 Your Private Notes - 86 What to Drink? 87 Index of the Drinks You Can Mix with Any Liquor. -