To be a bartender, it is essential to have the right bartending skills and knowledge. It is important to be familiar with the basics of liquors as well as the drinking options at your bar. Your communication skills are essential as well as your ability to think creatively. You should also be courteous and pleasant to customers. You must also be aware of the rules and regulations regarding the serving of alcohol.
Positive attitude is a must. Also, you should be open to learning and willing to try new things. You must also be able multitask and have good task management skills. Your appearance should be clean and neat. Customers and staff members should be able to trust you. You must be able follow instructions and complete tasks accurately.
Additionally, it is essential to understand the laws surrounding alcohol. This is especially important if you plan to open your own bar. It is important that you are familiar with laws governing serving alcohol to minors. Being able to bartend will enable you provide a safe and secure environment.
Additionally, you will need to be able prepare non-alcoholic beverages. You need to be able quickly mix drinks and make correct judgment calls. You need to be able to mix different types of traditional cocktails. You should also know how to enhance flavor profiles. Also, you should know how to create unique cocktails. Other tasks that bartenders need to know include ordering, serving drinks, collecting money, and cooking ingredients.
It is also important to know the laws of alcohol in each state. Also, you should be aware of laws governing food safety. It is important to be familiar with how to balance the cash register and handle beer count forms. You should also be able to make accurate reports on any shortages or problems.
It's important to know all about the types of liquors at your club. It is important to be knowledgeable about all wines offered by your club. It is important that you are able to work with other servers as well as the management. You should also be able to follow company policies and procedures. You should also know how to maintain the cleanliness of your bar. You must also know how to clean equipment.
You must be able to greet guests, and offer a warm and friendly greeting. It is important that you are able to think creatively when creating new drinks or bar promos. Your bar manager and other staff members should also be able you to collaborate with to ensure all your duties are done smoothly. You should be able accept and process payment.
It is important that you can work seven days a week. You must also be able and able to stand for long periods. You must also be able and able lift up to 25 lbs.
FAQ
What size ice cube tray is best?
You'll need either an 8-inch x 6-inch or 7-inch-x 7-inch ice-cube tray.
What can we do when someone orders a "dirty” Martini?
A dirty martini means a martini made with extra olives.
What goes with a martini
There are many options for what you can put in your martini glass. Here are some examples:
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Olives
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Lemon slices
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Maraschino cherries
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Peanuts
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Cheese cubes
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Pickles
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Caviar
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Grapes
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Strawberries
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Ice cream
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Shrimp
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Crabmeat
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Oysters
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Sushi rolls
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Bacon bits
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Hard-boiled eggs
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Cocktail onions
Do you require any special equipment in order to make cocktails
Not at all. You only require a few items.
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Glasses
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Strainer
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Lid
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Cocktail shaker
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Cutting board
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Knife
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Measurement cups and spoons
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Jigger
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Tongue depressors
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Stirring sticks
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Lemon wedge
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Sugar cube
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Salt
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Pepper
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Ice cubes
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Ice
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Water
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Alcohol
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Wine
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Beer
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Soda Water
What kinds of glasses should I buy?
Glasses should hold no more than 4oz (118ml). Glasses with a larger volume can heat up and lead to burns.
What happens when you add too many ingredients to a drink?
You can dilute the flavor of your drink by adding too many ingredients. This will cause some of the original flavors to disappear.
Statistics
- The tequila should be 100 percent agave, not the cheaper “mixto” products, which blend a minimum of 51 percent agave with other sugars. (cooking.nytimes.com)
- If you choose one that's made with 100 percent agave (like Milagro or Sauza), you'll save a ton of money and still get a great-tasting drink. (mashed.com)
- with a light percentage of 4.2% or any with a light percentage of 4.2% or any Coors/Bud/Miller Lite, which also is 4.2% (breakingtheboredom.com)
- its content makes it 10.5%, which is far less than wine. (breakingtheboredom.com)
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How To
How to make a perfect Margarita at home
Mixing agave, Cointreau (sweet orange liquor) and fresh lime juice is the most popular cocktail. To enhance the flavor, add salt, sugar bitters and cinnamon sticks.
This is how you can make your own.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup ice cubes
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3 oz Tequila Blanco
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1/4 cup Cointreau
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Juice of 1 Lime
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Salt
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Sugar
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Sticks of Cinnamon
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Chocolate syrup
Method
Mix all the ingredients together in a shaker. For 10 seconds shake vigorously, and then pour the mixture into a glass. Garnish with a slice of lime if desired.
This recipe can also be used to create templates for other types alcohols like:
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Whiskey Sour
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Daiquiri
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Manhattan
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White Russian
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Brandy Alexanders
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Gin & Tonics
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Sidecars
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Collins
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Scotch & Soda
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Margaritas