Learn The Tricks To Become An Expert Cocktail Bartender

By Author: Jerry Ahern
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In recent times, the choice for career option has somewhat changed among the teenagers. They are no more interested only in common professional careers like engineering and medical field. These students are showing interest in off track career options as well. Such field is helping them to expose their hidden talent and make a strong career in their respective field. The credit not only goes to the education department. Education departments have started including subjects that don’t require much studying yet interesting for the students. One such career option that has recently become popular is ‘bartending’. Students who study hotel management course, have this option. Hence, bartending has now become a career choice for some students and as hobby for others. Whichever way you decide, learning few essential tricks is necessary to achieve success in this field. Unless you do so, becoming a successful cocktail bartender will be a near impossible job.

Hence, your first job is now to look into the tricks to become an expert bartender:-

Get the Basic knowledge – Just like any other career option, bartending ...
... also has some basic knowledge that you need to learn. As you begin your journey, you will come across a variety of cocktail recipes existing in this world of cocktail. Some recipes might ask you to shake the drink while some require to muddle. Confused? Don’t be! Many more options are there and you need to learn the basic techniques. Instead of trying out first hand experience directly over the bar counter, showcase your skill in your personal parties. Treat your friends with your own created cocktails, get their feedback and then experiment it on the bar counter.

Terms used in the cocktail world – Just like any other business field, this cocktail world also uses certain terminologies to name these cocktail drinks. Some of the terms might sound completely different than what the drink actually tastes. Hence, when you are in control of the bar counter, you need to be familiar with these terms. Otherwise, when your customers will ask for any particular mixologist, you will either keep staring at them or you will serve something exactly opposite. As a result, you might get fired from your job. So, why take that risk? Learn these “spirited meanings” to get along well with your career.

Tools used for preparing the cocktails – There are a few essential tools used specifically to prepare the cocktails. For instance, cocktail shaker, bar spoon, muddler and jigger are some of the common and important tools. For an aspiring bartender, you need to be an expert in handling these tools to create some of the best drinks. Once you master the skill of handling these tools, many other novelty bar tools are there to use.

Learn about the distilled spirits – There are five basic liquors or distilled spirits used to create drink and cocktail. They are brandy, gin, tequila, vodka and whiskey. All these drinks have distinguished taste and that’s why, they are often used as liqueurs and cordials.

Garnishing – It’s not only the taste of the cocktail that matters but also its presentation as well. In fact, people sometimes prefer to choose a drink by the way the garnishing has been done on it. This is because, garnishes not only makes a drink look good but also helps in adding a subtle flavor into it.

Hence, these factors show that it is not only the techniques of making the cocktail you need to learn. Along with this, you need to be familiar with the language used in bar counters and also be expert in presenting the drink in the best way. If you ignore these factors, there is the least chance to stick to this profession for a long time. Hence, better late than never, learn these steps carefully.

BarNotes is a cocktail and drink app for iPhone users who like to try various kinds of mixed drinks. The platform allows users to share their cocktail recipes while discovering popular mixes created by world renowned bartenders. In this article, this app speaks about essential bartending tips that an upcoming cocktail bartender needs to learn.