Milk-based cocktails have been staples of the bar scene for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. Popular favorites like the White Russian or the holiday classic Egg Nog are time-honored classics, but both are known for their heavy, creamy consistency. Milk punches,...
Professional bartenders all agree that certain cocktails benefit from advanced mixing techniques. One of these techniques is called the "dry shake". What does it mean to dry shake a cocktail, and what cocktails are ideal for this method? In this guide, we will explore...
Every professional bartender knows that bar tools make the job of crafting cocktails easier. Bartenders use a wide range of tools - some only for specialty drinks - while others are used constantly. With such a dizzying array of tools available, what are the essential...
Wedding Planning Can be Complex For many couples, planning a dream wedding involves numerous steps, each with their own set of challenges. Questions abound during the planning process. Some of the most common planning questions include: What venue selection will we...
In a quest to create exciting new cocktail variations, professional mixologists have turned to a wide range of surprising ingredients. One of the most interesting ingredients found in modern bars is dry ice. Dry ice cocktails offer visual appeal - imagine a bubbly...
There is nothing worse than waking up after a night of drinking to discover you have the dreaded hangover. Hangovers come in many forms and intensities, but they all share several common elements: Nausea, headaches, and fatigue. Much folklore surrounds the dreaded...
With Summer here, we can all benefit from low or no sugar cocktails. Concerns about the extra calories in sugars, coupled with a growing interest in healthy alternatives to processed sugar, have led to a rise in the use of honey, agave, and other natural sweeteners in...
Wine tasting is not an everyday affair. It needs enthusiasm and adventure to sip and sniff citric Chardonnays to light Rieslings. Award-winning vineyards of the world, in the most scenic settings, double the excitement of wine drinkers and connoisseurs. There is also...
During the warm spring and summer months, few drinks are as refreshing as fresh fruit sangria. Delicious seasonal fruit flavors mingle with rich red wine to form a beverage that is perfect for nearly every occasion. Bartenders in Europe and the Americas have perfected...
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...