1953 The U K B G Guide to Drinks

SOME HINTS FOR THE YOUNG BARTENDER

17. Always use the best liqueurs for cocktails and never use ready made or bottled cocktails. 18. Never"shake"a drink of the effervescent variety. 19. Cocktails should be drunk as soon as possible after serving, whilst they are "smiling" at you as otherwise the blending of the ingredients will deteriorate. snappy action is sufficient—shake, don't rock. 21. Make your drink as attractive looking as possible, because invariably when you please the eye you please the palate. 20. Don't rock your cocktail to sleep 1 A short, sharp,

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