How much does online bartending school cost? Actually, that’s not the question you should be asking yourself. The question you should really be asking yourself is, “Do I need a certificate from a bartending school in order to land a decent bartending gig…?” And, surprisingly, the answer is a resounding NO!
Pouring the perfect martini is actually a lot easier than one usually thinks. In fact, the martini is one of the simplest of all cocktails to make, and when properly executed helps any bartender earn the esteem that goes along with being a qualified mixologist.
I couldn’t even begin to tell you about the countless times I was complimented on my martini (and manhattan, but that’s an entirely different ball-game) pouring prowess, only to think ‘Oh, if you only knew how simple it really is, my friend’
Just watch ol’ smarty-pants in the video and you’ll be mixing your own martini in no-time at all…
Also, a useful tip when mixing Martinis, Manhattans and Rob Roys… NEVER shake the drink before pouring it into the martini glass. Shaking the drink will cause ice shards/crystals to flake off into the liquid, thus watering it down. A true martini connoisseur (politically correct way of saying ‘snob’) will throw a tizzy…
Rather, simply stir the liquids around the tin with a mixing instrument. A simple spoon will suffice. If a patron wants the martini shaken, you’ll be told in advance. Trust me, there’s no shortage of wannabes out there who still think it’s cool to order their drinks ‘shaken, not stirred.’
Gimme a break!
It doesn’t get any easier than this!
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Glassware exists in all shapes and sizes, that much probably SHOULD go without saying. What particularly interests me with glassware is what it tends to say about the person who purchases it, and me specifically.
Tastes in glassware are as individual and varied as those willing to take the time to think about their decisions, when it comes to choosing the appropriate design for personal expression. Bar glassware is certainly no exception, and truly highlights our personalities[...]
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