Bartending, Not Only a Great Career
If you go to a bar, club, or wedding functions, you will see plenty of people trying to get the bartenders attention. After all, he or she will be doling out those wonderful concoctions that make the party much more of a fun experience. You might wonder, how difficult is it to be behind the bar? The answer to that question is not that difficult at all.
Many people don’t realize that there is no magic to bartending. I have to admit that if you would like to do drink tricks such as seen in cocktail or a snazzy upscale bar then there is plenty to practice and learn. But if you want to make a great drink for friends or even work at your local bar or club, you can be behind the bar in no time.
What many people don’t recognize is that bartending is mainly about presentation. There are many drinks available but depending on your friends or your clientele, there are less than about 100 that you will need to know. Most bartenders know much more, just in case, but for the large majority 100 drinks would be pretty good. In most bars, there’s always a recipe guide in case of a special request.
Besides learning the basics of pouring mixing and shaking and types of liquors and ingredients, the real talent is putting all this together and delivering a seemingly perfect drink. It really isn’t that difficult. There are plenty of bartending schools that charge about $300 to $700 for classes. But for most people interested in bartending it’s usually not necessary. Many bartenders learn there trade by recipe books, bartending guides, and being around the bar and other bartenders. So for a great career or hobby, not to mention a great way to impress a girl or guy, take a look at bartending.
Many people don’t realize that there is no magic to bartending. I have to admit that if you would like to do drink tricks such as seen in cocktail or a snazzy upscale bar then there is plenty to practice and learn. But if you want to make a great drink for friends or even work at your local bar or club, you can be behind the bar in no time.
What many people don’t recognize is that bartending is mainly about presentation. There are many drinks available but depending on your friends or your clientele, there are less than about 100 that you will need to know. Most bartenders know much more, just in case, but for the large majority 100 drinks would be pretty good. In most bars, there’s always a recipe guide in case of a special request.
Besides learning the basics of pouring mixing and shaking and types of liquors and ingredients, the real talent is putting all this together and delivering a seemingly perfect drink. It really isn’t that difficult. There are plenty of bartending schools that charge about $300 to $700 for classes. But for most people interested in bartending it’s usually not necessary. Many bartenders learn there trade by recipe books, bartending guides, and being around the bar and other bartenders. So for a great career or hobby, not to mention a great way to impress a girl or guy, take a look at bartending.
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