Why is it that some hangovers are total wipe-outs, and others aren’t that bad? Some hangovers are worse than others for a number of reasons. Firstly, your physical state will alter how hungover you are. If you drink on an empty stomach or are dehydrated before you begin drinking, you’ll probably feel much worse the next day. Secondly, the age or ‘freshness’ of the alcohol … [Read more...]
Bartender Resource: How To Cure Your Hangover
Listed below are a collection of hangover cures. Remember – they may work, or they may not. They might work for some but won’t for others. Use them at your own risk, and make sure your doctor says its OK. Drink water. Drink it at room temperature. It will rehydrate you. Do this first! Enough said. Take an Aspirin* (*Note: seek medical advice before taking any … [Read more...]
Bartender Resource: How To Get Bar Work While Traveling
So – you are planning to work and travel, or you’re backpacking in a remote country and are thinking about bartending for work? Here are some tips that might help. Have copies of your resume prepared. Make sure you have your resume prepared before you travel. Make sure you have a copy to give away to each establishment you visit – you might want to visit an Internet cafe or a … [Read more...]
Bartender Resource: How To Gain The Advantage Over Other Bar Job Applications
Listed below are some general tips that may give you an advantage over other applicants, or may strengthen your application if you are dropping your resume into venues (this is called ‘cold calling’). Hire For Attitude, Train For Skill A mantra used by many managers in the hospitality industry is to ‘hire for attitude, and train for skill’. To elaborate, an inexperienced … [Read more...]
Bartender Resource: Basic Drink And Cocktail Recipes
Cocktail Recipes Amaretto Sour: Add 60ml Amaretto, 15ml sugar syrup, 30ml lemon juice, egg white to boston. Add ice, shake heavily. Fill rocks glass with ice. Strain mix over ice. Garnish with lemon peel and cherry. Apple Martini: Add 30ml apple liqueur, 30ml vodka, 15 ml lime juice, 15ml sugar syrup, 30ml cloudy apple juice to boston glass. Add ice, shake and double strain … [Read more...]