Nothing beats a freshly prepared cocktail, whether you're unwinding at the end of the day or celebrating something special. Cocktails come in literally thousands of varieties, each with its own unique combinations of flavors and spirits. Some of these cocktails lend...
If you enjoy going out for an occasional adult beverage, then you're probably really missing being in bars by now. Now that we've adapted to this “new normal” staying safe at home, it's the perfect time to consider designing your own home bar. Customized and ready...
Considering a career in bartending? Wondering if you have what it takes to succeed? Here’s what a bartending career can offer you, plus 5 skills to hone that’ll help get you ahead. Why become a bartender? Bartending is an appealing career. Firstly, it offers...
“Cocktails spiked with coffee” have been a staple for decades. The classic Irish Coffee has been a morning ‘go-to’ drink for decades, kickstarting the day with a dose of caffeine. Coffee-infused cocktails are great choices for getting a party started or to keep going...
Private bartending services like The Bartender Company of the San Francisco Bay Area have always hired talented personnel to provide event guests with impeccable service. As consumer tastes have evolved, so has the professional bartending industry. Where bartenders...
As consumer tastes have become more sophisticated, so too has the art of bartending. To advance that art, more and more bars, restaurants, and private bartending services are employing mixologists – highly trained and highly-skilled bartenders with both a scientific...
Recent innovations in drink creation, paired with increasing quality of specialty products available, have allowed us to now craft our cocktails with activated charcoal. The detoxifying and purifying effects of activated charcoal (carbon ash) can help to cure various...
When you cannot step out of your home in emergency times, it is difficult to follow normalcy. Having a cocktail with your colleagues or friends is one of the activities that you can’t replace. However, you can still create a practical plan for an online happy hour, by...
Champagne-based cocktails are time-honored classics. These delectable concoctions go perfectly with a wide range of events; from casual get-togethers, to holiday parties, to sumptuous brunch affairs, and even nights on the town. Champagne itself is often reserved for...
For decades, the gimlet has been an incredibly popular cocktail choice. This cocktail had its heyday in the “roaring” 1920s, and has been a staple of upscale drinking experiences ever since. The traditional recipe calls for gin, lime juice, and soda, but experienced...