Sure, every bartender wants to be able to spin and toss bottles around Like Tom Cruise in Cocktail, but have you ever wondered what those drinks actually tasted like? Just because you can dazzle your customers with a juggling act, does not mean that they will overlook a bad drink. Before you start practicing your alcoholic acrobatics, you should make sure that your pour is consistent. It doesn’t come naturally for most. The rule of thumb is a 1-2-3 count for one shot, but there are a few factors to consider when using a count instead of a measuring cup. One is temperature. Room temperature stored bottles will flow faster than those that are stored cold. Liqueurs will pour slower than liquors, due to the sugar making the liquid thicker. Direction is another, getting the right spin on a bottle is likely to speed up the flow, and some liquors require it, like Goldschlager. A full bottle will also pour faster than a half full bottle will pour. Once you take the speed factors into consideration, you need to make sure that you get a consistent count. Not everybody will count at the same rate of speed. Some will count too fast and pour a drink that is too weak. Some will count slow and pour a drink that is too strong. Both are very bad for business. Customers want a drink that tastes the same, every time they order it. Click Here for more information on Responsible Service Of Alcohol