How to Make a Lemon Drop
A customer tells you they’re on a new detox diet and that they want a ‘healthy’ cocktail. You nod approvingly while pondering this wonderful contradiction. But what drink would appeal to their fleeting stab at…
How to Make a French 75
So let’s add some fancy to our champagne cocktail game. Today we’re making a French 75 which calls for breaking out the champagne and mixing in some decent gin. Hey, nobody ever said this cocktail…
Essential Bar Measurements
Here are some of the most commonly found recipe terms and glassware for bartending presented in ounces.
How to Make a Bellini Cocktail
Aunt Janice is back and she’s not taking “No” for an answer this time. Janice is going to brunch, and there’s not a damn thing anybody can do about it. Oh, she’ll have her Bellini,…
Set the Tone: Moving with Intention
It’s time for another installment of set the tone. Today, we will address the wider application of this mantra to how you carry yourself behind the bar. As you progress through a shift, pay attention…
How to Make a Daiquiri
It’s heating up so knowing how to make a tropical, beach-ready cocktail is a must. Today, we’ll be covering a simple recipe for making a Daiquiri. Let’s dive in! Grab a coup or martini…
How to Make a Kir Royale
Today we’ll add another champagne cocktail to your bartending arsenal. The Kir Royale is a nice change up from the buckets of Bloody Mary’s and Mimosas served up during a busy brunch. The good news…
How to Make a Mimosa
If brunch is an option at your bar, and even if it’s not, odds are when the weekend hits you’ll be asked to make Mimosas. It is a simple cocktail to make just make sure…
How to Make a Mai Tai
Start off by bringing down the seventeen year old rum, preferably J. Wray Nephew, then pluck one orchid which we’ll use for the float, and of course don’t forget the French Garnier Orgeat! Say what…
How to Make a Gimlet Cocktail
A classic cocktail that is easy to make and is suitable for the warmer weather. I give you the Gimlet cocktail. Though some will ask it be made with vodka, it is a gin based…
