It is important to have the knowledge and skills necessary to bartend. 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. Customers should find you friendly and courteous. Also, you should be familiar with alcohol serving regulations.
A positive attitude is essential. You must also be open to learning new things. You will need to be able and able manage multiple tasks. You should also have a clean and neat appearance. You must also be able and willing to interact with customers and others. You should be capable of following instructions and performing tasks without error.
If you intend to sell alcohol at your bar, it is also important to know the laws concerning alcohol. It is important that you are familiar with laws governing serving alcohol to minors. The right skills and knowledge in bartending will allow you to create a safe and secure environment.
You must also be able to prepare non-alcoholic beverages. You must be able to quickly mix drinks and make precise judgments. Also, you should be familiar with the various mixes of traditional cocktails. You need to be able enhance flavor profiles. You should also know how to create innovative cocktails. You should also be able to perform other bartending tasks such as taking orders, serving drinks, collecting payments, and preparing ingredients.
It is important to be familiar with the federal and state laws that apply to alcohol. Also, you should be aware of laws governing food safety. Also, you should be familiarized with the correct procedures for handling beer counts forms and balancing cash registers. It is important that you are able to accurately report on any shortages and problems.
It's important to know all about the types of liquors at your club. It's important that you are familiar with all of the wines at your club. You should also be able to work under the supervision of other servers and the management. It is important that you are able to adhere to company policies and procedures. You must also be able to clean up your bar. Additionally, you should be able clean equipment and utensils.
It is important to be able greet and welcome guests with a friendly and welcoming greeting. You should also be able to show your creativity when creating new drinks and bar promos. You should also be able to work closely with your bar's managers and other staff members to ensure that all of your duties are completed smoothly. You should also be able to take and process payments.
You should also be capable of performing your job seven days per week. Standing for extended periods of work should not be a problem. You must also be able and able lift up to 25 lbs.
FAQ
Which are the most popular 10 mixed drinks?
These are the top ten most-popular mixed drinks:
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Cosmopolitan (2 oz vodka + 1/4 oz cranberry juice + 2 oz club soda)
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Margarita (3 oz tequila + 3 oz lime juice + 1 tsp sugar)
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Mojito (2 oz light rum + 4 oz fresh mint leaves + 1/2 cup crushed ice)
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White Russian (2 oz vodka + 2 oz heavy cream + 1 tbsp Kahlua coffee liqueur)
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Screwdriver (2 oz vodka + 6 oz orange juice + 1/2 tsp grenadine syrup)
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Daiquiri (1 oz white rum + 1/2 oz maraschino cherry juice + 1/2 oz lime juice + 1/8 tsp simple syrup)
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Pina Colada (2 oz coconut rum + 1/2 cup pineapple juice + 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes)
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Hurricane (1 oz dark rum + 1/2 ounce amaretto + 1/2 oz pineapple juice + 1/4 oz lime juice + 1 oz ginger ale)
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Moscow Mule (2 oz vodka + 5 oz ginger beer + 1/4 oz simple syrup)
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Long Island Ice Tea (2 oz gin + 7 oz sweet & sour mix)
What are the different types of liquors?
There are many types of liquor today. Some of these spirits include vodka, rum or tequila and bourbon, while others are flavored liquors like amaretto or apple brandy. There are also cordials, liqueurs and fruit wines.
How do I keep my drinks cold?
For 20 minutes, place them in the freezer. This will allow them to cool quickly and not dilute the drink.
What is the distinction between a Manhattan Manhattan and a martini cocktail?
The ingredients for a martini are gin and vermouth. You can make a Manhattan by adding whiskey to sweet Vermouth. Both drinks are served chilled.
Statistics
- majority of pineapple juice and Malibu rum is only 21% alcohol content. (breakingtheboredom.com)
- You can simply follow the rule of thumb: $1/beer or wine, $2/ cocktail, and 10-20% for large tabs. (alembicbar.com)
- 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)
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How To
How to make Mixed Drinks?
Mixes are made from different ingredients like spirits, juices and liqueurs. They are then combined into one drink. Mixing liquors together with water and ice makes a cocktail. It is usually made with fresh fruit juice, lemonade, soda water, tonic water, ginger ale, club soda, beer, wine, or any other type of alcoholic beverage.
The following types of cocktails are most common:
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Margarita: A Mexican cocktail that includes tequila mixed with triple sec (or Cointreau), lemon juice, salt and lime juice.
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Daiquiri -- A Cuban cocktail that includes rum sugar, lime juice, crushed ice, and rum
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Mojito is a Cuban cocktail made mainly with mint leaves and rum.
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Gin and Tonic - A British cocktail consisting of gin and tonic.
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Martini: A cocktail made of vermouth with vodka, bitters, olive oil, and bitters.
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Whiskey sour: A whiskey cocktail that includes bourbon and sweetened condensed milk. Lemon juice is added.
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Sidecar - A French cocktail made with cognac, orange juice and grenadine.
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Collins - A cocktail consisting of equal parts of gin and lemon juice.
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Manhattan - A cocktail made with rye whiskey and sweet vermouth. It also includes maraschino cherry juice, sweet vermouth, angostura bitters and seltzer.
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White Russian – This cocktail consists of vodka and Kahlua as well as coffee liqueur and cream.
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Brandy Alexander – A cocktail made with brandy, creme du cacao, heavy whipping crème, and chocolate syrup.