Welcome to the Bartending.org online magazine. Each issue we will feature articles about being a bartender, legal issues, cocktail recipes and just about anything else we find interesting
June 2009 is our inaugural issue. This month we will introduce you to some of our authors and throw in a few articles related to working behind a bar. Of particular interest, is cohesiveness of the staff and the effect that infighting and retaliation has on the overall operation of an establishment.
The Bartender -Wait relationship has always been a fragile one. In the service industry the Bartender and Wait are supposed to work as a team to provide the best service possible to all customers.
There are many good and bad bartenders. A great bartender is not only good with his or her guests, but with coworkers. Teamwork is extremely important in the industry, whether you are pooling tips or not.
The Red Death is an old school favorite and is growing with modern day popularity. The 'Red' is named after the color and 'Death' for the high alcohol content. This sweet but deadly creation is a combination of two other old school favorites; The Alabama Slammer and the Kamikaze. This recipe can be made as a cocktail, a round of shots (I don't suggest ordering just one if you're at a bar) and also a great party punch.
Long Islands, Long Beaches, Tokyo Teas, Purple Rains, AMFs, Amaretto Sours, Lynchburg Lemonades, Midori Sours, Tom Collins, Vodka Collins, Margaritas, Electric Lemonades and Whiskey Sours. What do all of these drinks have in common? Sweet & Sour.
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