Bartending 101

Cutting fruit is something all bartenders will do on a daily basis. Lemons, limes, oranges, and more. And don’t forget proper sanitation procedures!

Cocktail Garnishes – Essential For Effective Presentation This is another area that I really don’t want you to spend too…

Every bar has “mixers.” You know – juices, soda, cream, energy drinks, etc. Aspiring bartenders need to know all of the types of mixers.

Cocktail bars have a lot of different types of equipment. Coolers, soda equipment, the beer keg system and more. You really need to know this stuff before applying for a bartending job.

Setting up your bar is fairly easy – once you know where everything is. It’s all about efficiency here, and exceptional bartenders know exactly what they’re doing.

Bartenders must know their work area. Where are my bar tools? How can I make my work area more efficient?

OK – what is bartending really like? What is my actual job description? What will I really be doing during my shift?

Some bars will have the absolute minimum types of glasses on hand – others go all out. They will also stick with a certain size for everything. All bars are different!

Bar sanitation is important. Vitaly important. To customers, employees – and especially that pesky Bar Health Inspector. All bartenders need to take sanitation seriously.

The bartender’s “tools of the trade,” are used for efficiency, speed, and presentation. No bartender can be at his best without them.