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…
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. …
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…
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 Make an Aviation Cocktail
It’s time for a fancy cocktail. The Aviation is an opportunity to showcase your top-shelf gin and its floral juniper notes. If you’re able to lay hands on Creme de Violette liqueur then you’ll be…
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…
A Bartending Kit Essential
Do you drink coffee on your way in to work your opening shift? Uh oh, the new waiter just knocked that glass of Pinot Noir over at the service bar, and now you’re wearing it! …
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…
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…
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…
