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NEW BARTENDER GUIDE
Bartending could be one of the greatest jobs
around because it is so much fun and comes with an
exciting environment. No matter if you are working
in a restaurant, night club, or a small bar down the
street, you can enjoy your job just the same. Being
a new bartender, you will likely get several tips and
strategies from many others and you’ll learn new
things every day! Obviously, learning from another
bartender is the best way to go because they already
have the “hands on” experience. However, before
you step into your new job, you can be a step ahead
of the game with the knowledge of ten simple guidelines.
1. The Bartenders Station
This is the area on top of the bar where you will
keep all of your utensils you need for mixing drinks.
These items may include your shaker, strainer, and
jigger. Underneath there, usually you will have a sink
and your speed rack.
2. The Speed Rack
Basically, your speed rack will be the entire well
(less expensive) liquors. The order of the rack goes
from left to right and has an easy saying to help
remember. “Vikki Gets Really Trashed Tuesdays
and Wednesdays.” Each letter will stand for a liquor,
Vodka, Gin, Rum, Tequila, Triple Sec, and Whiskey.
Remember; never use the word “cheap” when you
are describing well liquors.
3. The Back Bar
The back bar, usually shelves on the wall behind
the bar, consists of your premium liquors. You will
find that some drinks always call for a premium
brand. Keep your back bar shiny and clean; it is your
customer’s first impression of the bar.
screw (for opening wine bottles) and a jigger, which
is used for measuring ounces of liquor. Many bartenders may not use a jigger, but it is a good idea for
a new bartender. In addition to these items, you will
also want to have a bar towel, bar spoon, strainer, and
salt container, used to dip glasses in lime juice, salt
and sugar.
5. Mixes
Orange juice, grapefruit juice, tomato juice, grenadine, cranberry juice, lime juice, pineapple juice,
bloody mary, strawberry and pina colada mixes are
all needed for different types of drinks. When using
sour mix, which is actually sweetened lemon juice,
make sure to dilute it first. Make it half water and half
mix and it should do the job!
6. Glasses
4. Equipment
There are several items you will need to have at
your bar at all times. You will need a shaker and
cheater (the smaller version of the shaker), a cork
Be sure to learn all of your glasses because in a
professional environment, different drinks will call
for different glasses. A few examples would be a
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