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  • Bartenders – 5 Pouring Methods You Should Know

    If you’re a beginner bartender, you’ll quickly realise that forming a good relationship with your patrons is important, not only so you can serve alcohol responsibly but also because it affects your tips.

    Flairbartending has become popular because it elevates the role of the bartender and patrons love it. If your bartending skills aren’t quite ready for the World Championships, here are 5 basic pours to practice to make you look like a professional.

     

  • What to Say to a Pregnant Person Drinking Alcohol

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    As part of our duty under Responsible Service of Alcohol we must serve alcohol in a way that does not cause harm, but what about serving alcohol to a pregnant person?

    We’ve seen it over and over again, articles written by experts warning us of the dangers of pregnant drinking but how do you tell a person that they shouldn’t be drinking without crossing a line? Also how do we ensure that the person is actually pregnant and we aren’t just reading the situation wrong? It’s a touchy subject but there is something you can do.

    In an article on PsychologyToday.com an expert provides some advice on the situation. She suggests reading the receptivity of the person before acting. Read more at https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/why-bad-looks-good/201908/what-say-when-you-see-pregnant-woman-drinking-alcohol

  • How to Start Your Home Bar

    If you want to start making your own bar-quality cocktails at home, there are a few things you’ll need to begin with. Here’s a useful video on how to stock your bar.

  • How to Make a Lime Simple Syrup for Your Cocktails

    Do you want something that can totally transform your cocktails at the tip of your fingers? Here is a simple way to make lime syrup for your cocktails that you can keep on hand for your next happy hour.

  • Opening Wine without a Wine Opener

    If you find yourself somewhere with a bottle of wine you just can’t resist but with no wine opener in sight, here’s a cool trick to open a wine bottle with a spoon. Whether you want to save the day or just look cool, learn this trick.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFQeVbwKtO0

     

  • Easy Tequila Cocktails

    Tequila cocktails can be just as suave and sophisticated as whisky cocktails. Just watch this video and see. Here are 3 sophisticated tequila cocktails for the discerning gent or lady.

  • Flair Bartending Tricks for Beginners

    If you’re looking to take your bartending skills to the next level, this video is for you.

    Even if you’re not looking to compete, here are some skills to impress your patrons or your friends.

  • Cocktails Garnishes to Finish off Your Drink

    No cocktail is complete without a garnish to match and compliment the taste.

    In this video you’ll learn some easy, cool cocktail garnishes and techniques that every bartender should know.

  • The Best Cocktails Have Clear Ice

    The most professional cocktails not only taste great but look flawless. No matter the drink, the best way to obtain that flawless look is with clear ice. Learn to make easy clear ice in the video below,

  • Try These Tricks at The Bar

    If you’re nights at the bar are getting a little boring, here are some tricks that you can try to impress your friends. You may have seen some of these before but once you’ve downed a few, they tend to be even more impressive.