tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41847160664553440712012-01-14T15:10:32.564-08:00Learning the Art of a Professional Bartendereddiehuddnoreply@blogger.comBlogger81100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4184716066455344071.post-52471377121498913722011-05-29T03:45:00.000-07:002012-01-14T14:24:03.619-08:00

When it comes to bartending, the images that spring to most folk’s minds tend to fall in one of two camps. Barkeeps are either, exciting and romantic as portrayed by Tom Cruise in the movie Cocktail or boring and stupid like Moe Sizlack in The Simpsons. However, both of these portrayals are at the far end of two extremes since the reality of bar-tending is a career that is middle of the road.

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The bartender is often thought of as a person who simply makes drinks. In reality, there is much more to the job than meets the eye. In the majority of cases, the bartending job title entails many duties and responsibilities. It is believed to be the second oldest profession behind politics. There are even schools to teach bartending techniques and terminology, mixed drink recipes, the

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Professional bartending is a fast-paced, rewarding career with a unique set of skill requirements and risks. When considering this as a career choice for yourself, be sure to first research whether your area has a large enough demand for bartenders. You will also need to evaluate your experience level, and determine whether you will need further bartending training to be successful. Make sure

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For many folks, their local bar or pub is more akin to going to the office without having to do any work. Indeed, it could easily be described as the after hours office where everybody knows your name and where you can unwind after a frantic day in the real workplace. It is also, where your friendly bartender creates his own brand of liquid magic, to calm the mind and recharge that tired body.

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The song lyric, "where everybody knows your name" became well known in the 1980s when the hit show Cheers hit the airwaves. The show made us familiar with a group of bar frequenters, bartenders and employees, as well as with the bar setting of a friendly, New England based tavern. Even those who had never stepped foot in a bar for a few drinks could tell about this bar's ambiance by explaining

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If you find bars relaxing and enjoyable, then you will enjoy flair bartending even more for the amazing flamboyance of the bartending services. Usually, not only is the barman or female bartender striking in appearance, but also the style with which he or she makes your drink is simply fascinating. A professional flair bartender is hired especially for his or her special skills at preparing

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Bartending can be a demanding career, from late nights, customers consuming alcohol, and always having to keep a happy demeanor. All this can be very draining on a bartending professional. To keep ahead of the competition, whether you are a new kid on the block or an old hand at making beverages, a barkeep must be informed of changes and new forms of bartending. Knowing what new drinks are on the

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If you take pleasure in mixing drinks and entertaining and fancy wowing your friends at your next barbecue or party then you might like to consider buying a bartender guide for yourself. A bartender's guide will give you ideas on how to spruce up the drinks you already know how to make, as well as give you a list of recipes to try to recreate. Mixed drinks have always been popular, but are

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