1955 The U K B G Guide to Drinks (2nd edition revised)

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 jmu as otherwise the blending of the ingredients will deteriorate. 20. Don't rock your cocktail to sleep 1 A short, sharp, 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.

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