Anyone who has spent time in a bar or restaurant can recognize a great bartender. They’re the one who keeps the drinks coming, has a good rapport with customers, and generally enjoys what they’re doing. It’s no secret that many of these great bartenders have been around for a long time, probably due to the excellent gratuities they rake in night after night.
Back in the 1980′s, not much bourbon was being sold in liquor stores or bars. Newer, more trendy drinks hit the scene and bourbon was relegated to dusty, unused shelves and dubbed an “old man’s drink”.
Bartending is one of the oldest professions in the world, and like most professions, it is filled with all levels of performers. There are great bartenders, and those that are, well, less than great. Perhaps the most interesting part of this equation is the difference between a top notch and substandard bartender is very controlable. That is to say, it’s entirely upon the bartender whether they’re good at what they do … or not.
As any good bartender knows, keeping up with the latest fashionable drinks is part of the job. And yet, even with customers clamoring for the latest fashionable cocktails, there are a group of traditional and popular favorites that have stood the test of time.
In today’s bar and club environment, presentation is just as important as the drink itself. New drink recipes surface every day, and the affluent customer is always seeking a unique environment that’s appealing to the eye. Imaginative and creative bartenders help create the desired scene, and an important part of the equation is how well drinks are served and presented.
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There’s an obvious appeal to the bartender. He or she is, at any given moment, a social director, a friendly ear, or simply the person who delivers your drinks with a smile. A great bartender is one of a bar’s greatest assets, often bringing in a consistent crowd of regulars who enjoy stopping in and adding to the bottom line.
Lynne McTaggart is an investigative journalist whose award winning books include “The Field” and “The Intention Experiment”. Not only is she a writer, but she was also a star in the film “What the Bleep Do We Know?” and is an international spokesperson for health.
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