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The Barnerd
I hate the word…mixologist…with all of my heart. I want to throw in the bar towel and whither up and die every time somebody asks me if I am a mixologist. Besides presenting itself as incredibly audibly gay, it is … Continue reading →
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Tagged absinthe, barnerdism, bartender, beer, beverage, chip shot, cocktail creations, cork dork, don julio tequila, extra yard, flavor profiles, history of the cocktail cherry, libation, mixologist, signature recipes, smoked glass, spirit specialist, the bar nerd, the power of a cocktail, true bar stories, van gogh, wine, wine knowledge
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Lemon Drop
The bumper bartender race has come to a conclusion. I finished just behind the leading group of higher seniority bartenders ending up with a couple of day shifts and three nights. I am happy with the results. Although I will … Continue reading →
Bumper Bartenders
Generally, bartending jobs aren’t all that hard to acquire if you are a decent bartender and interview well. However…landing a top paying and consistent gig can take years of hard work garnished with a lot of patience…you don’t just walk … Continue reading →
Good Spirits
The last several preceding nights at the bar have remained eerily smooth. However, when you interact with as many intoxicated people as I do a shift…five to six nights a week…you are bound to hit a few speed bumps on your … Continue reading →
One Ring To Fool Them All
The last few weeks at the bar have been great. We have been extremely busy and blessed with nice customers. If only tending bar were always this smooth and drama free. I have actually been looking forward to going to … Continue reading →
Cavelife
I apologize for the recent stagnancy in bar stories. My old computer died at the beginning of this month and I had unfortunately been left without the luxuries of the internet. It was rough. No checking e-mails, stocks, news, weather, … Continue reading →
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The Trash Collector
Cocktail (1988) is undoubtably the best movie ever created based around life as a bartender. It’s a cult classic and a must watch if you work behind a bar. I have probably seen it over 25 times and have half … Continue reading →
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Tagged beer and frozen burritos, brian flanagan, cash from trash, Cocktail, cocktails and dreams, garbage, how to be successful trash man, piss and shit, precious metal, recycling, second career, surrounded by millionaires, the cost of silver, the trash collector, trash, trash to cash
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