Bartending is more than just pouring draft beers and blending frozen margaritas. It is more than just a way to make a quick bill. It isn't glamorous and it is hard work. It is a culture unto itself, a seperate world within the service industry sector. There are specialized products, certain procedures and unwritten conventions that work to form a recognizable community within the late night world that is bartending. Sure, there are differences from one bar to another. Your local dive bar is going to be a different experience than a high volume club downtown. But there are things that won't, or shouldn't, change; for example, your dirty martini should taste just as good no matter where you order it.
From comedian to showman to therapist, the bartender is a shape shifter of the most extraordinary kind. The bartender will crack jokes, crack your shell, and, occasionally, crack bottles on their way down from a high flying toss (although catching the bottle is a much better idea, but more on flairing later). This blog is dedicated to the art of bartending. Be it a post about a drink recipe on the rise or information on appropriate bar etiquette, this blog will be useful to both the bar regular and the bartender. Cheers, readers!
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I like you introduction and your subject is interesting.
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