• Warning to Bartenders Perils of the Job
    Advice

    Bartending a Lifestyle

    Late nights filled with people, drinks, and unforgettable memories, and you’re the acclaimed host of all of it.  The offers for you to join in never cease for the crowd’s favorite bartender.  That’s why  I…

  • Classic Cocktail Recipe Caipirinha Bartending
    BarHow

    How to Make a Caipirinha

    It’s time to get exotically Brazilian with their national cocktail the Caipirinha (pronounced k-EYE-pir-een-YA).  The base spirit is a crude style of rum called cachaca (pronounced kuh-CHAA-kuh) which presents a murky fruitiness to the palate. …

  • Barware Olive Jar
    Tools

    Marshalling a Bar

    Time to stock up on some timely barware.  All items listed I found at Marshall’s for under $7.00!?!  They all have resealable lids which are perfect for keeping garnishes safe from fruit flies and seventeen…

  • Bartender Santa Claus Free Swag
    Advice

    Free Bartending Swag

    They show up once every few months and then only when your bar is closed.  They don’t drink, don’t tip, and don’t take ‘No’ for an answer.  They take up your prep time by requiring…

  • How to be Funny Behind the Bar
    Skills

    The Art to Being Funny

    Every bar is a stage.  A stage that puts you on display for guests to interact with for eight, ten, twelve hours a shift.  Stephen Kittredge Cunningham, author of The Bartender’s Black Book, discusses creating…

  • Classic Cocktail Recipe Whiskey Sour
    BarHow

    How to Make a Whiskey Sour

    Happy Memorial Day to everyone!  Today, let’s take a look at a bar standard the Whiskey Sour.  Classic cocktails include a family of sours  which can range from the Lemon Drop to the Sidecar.  The…

  • Classic Brunch Cocktails Screwdriver Bartending
    BarHow

    How to Make a Screwdriver

    You’ve got a bunch of brunch-heads filling up your bar one weekend morning and some of them need a pick-me-up from the night before.  The Screwdriver provides a soothing kick for the morning after and…

  • Classic Cocktails White Russian Bartending
    BarHow

    How to Make a White Russian

    Did you come here looking for the latest Slavic sex tips?  Then you better look elsewhere, bucko!  Today’s article is all about making the classic White Russian cocktail.  For a cream-based drink, it’s actually pretty…