The technique of flaming drinks is very fun and rewarding if practiced correctly, since it makes the atmosphere very flashy and professional. The basics consist of knowing that most alcoholic drinks are flammable (the higher the proof the ...
In the bartending world, there are often technical terms that my seem difficult to a first-timer. Since we're so fine and cool, we've put up a list of the most common terms you will encounter, so your friends won't make fun of you: ...
While a professional and efficient cook/bartender will always express his recipes with relative measurements (e.g. parts),it is also true that many do not do so, and the vast majority of cocktail recipes are expressed with specific units. This tab...
This is a list of the most common spirits and their specific gravity and color. There's a series of rules you should keep in mind when layering cocktails, they should help you even if you don't know the specific gravity of a liquor:...
It may happen that your bar is lacking some ingredients: an inexperienced bartender might stop making some particular cocktails just because he misses that one ingredient, but that's not usually the best solution. Many spirits taste and look ...
Ice is your friend. Never, ever run out of ice. Cocktails should not only taste good, but also look good! Even if a detail like a garnish or an umbrella might seem trivial, it's actually...
The vast majority of recipes can be prepared with a small group of common ingredients. We have prepared two lists: the first contains the basic ingredients that will let you prepare the most common cocktails, but that is...
The weekend is finally here. Before heading home a good share of workers like to stop off at the local watering hole for a drink to relax, unwind, and put another week's toil to rest. The bartender flashes a smile that would charm the pants off any...
Who said cocktails are all about the layers of flavor, the art of mixing, and how they taste? The cocktails that would get your parties going need to be eye-catching conversation pieces. It is all in the detail: how much attention you pay to dress up...
Before the holiday party season begins set up the essentials for a home bar. Many of the items you need may all ready be in your kitchen. Take a quick inventory and create a list using the following suggestions for the basic necessities to whip up ...
Bartenders or "mixologists" just don't get enough credit. People seem to think that anyone can mix a quality cocktail. They usually only realize the difference between a beer-tender and bartender when they receive a truly horrible drink. Those who...
Color Coordinating Cocktail Recipes Like an artist using his pallet and brush, the savvy bartender can use a cocktail shaker and delightful cocktail recipes to mix a dazzling array of rich and wonderful colors, even though the color...
The Best Bar Tools for Novice to Pro Bartenders Bar accessories come in many varieties and types. You may wonder what items are essential for bartending, and which bar accessories are not necessary. A well-equipped bar has all the bar a...
