There are a few things you need to know before you start your bartender career. There are many perks and drawbacks to this job. You will need to put in a lot and work hard to become a bartender. It pays a good salary, but you will be working long, hard shifts.
Pros and cons of becoming a bartender
Bartendering isn't an easy career. You can earn a good living serving drinks but the salary is not high enough to afford a luxurious lifestyle. Consider other careers, such as becoming an attorney or doctor if you are interested in a better career. Many bartenders will struggle to cover their basic expenses and end up homeless.
Bartending takes patience. Most bartenders work evening or weekend shifts. This is not ideal for people who need to sleep during the day. But you can manage your time and still be available for work weekdays. Bartenders must be able and willing to work a variety of shifts, as well as be available for any type of work, including holidays.
Duties
Bartenders have many duties. These include collecting money from customers, and verifying identification. They are also responsible for maintaining the bar clean. Other duties include making snacks for customers who are seated at the bar and ensuring that there is no excessive drinking.
Bartenders can be social and may have informal interactions with patrons. Bartenders are often the first people patrons go to when they need advice or support. Bartenders are often nonjudgmental and it is important that you remain friendly with your customers.
Pay
The average American works into his or her 60s. This is a great job choice for those who are looking for a steady, low-stress job that pays well and offers a good work-life balance. You'll have a steady paycheck and a good chance of getting promoted and earning a higher salary.
Bartenders are paid according to their skill level and geographic location. Bartenders working in larger cities and more popular states will make more than those who work less. The average salary for bartenders is about $37,000 per year.
Stress
Bartenders face a multitude of stresses throughout their jobs. Bartenders might be required to work multiple shifts and stay behind the bar for extended hours. This job is physically demanding but requires patience, dedication, time and patience. It is well-known that stress has long-term negative effects on health. This includes mental disorders, and even disease.
Bartenders will need to learn to balance work life and family. Their jobs can be very demanding and they need to be able pay their bills. They must learn to manage emotions. They may get into arguments, but they will always be there for each other.
FAQ
Are there special tools you will need to make cocktails?
Not at all. Only a handful of items are required.
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Glasses
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Strainer
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Lid
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Cocktail shaker
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Cutting board
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Knife
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Scoops and measuring cups
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Jigger
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Tongue depressors
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Stirring sticks
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Lemon wedge
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Sugar cube
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Salt
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Pepper
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Ice cubes
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Ice
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Water
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Alcohol
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Wine
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Beer
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Soda water
Can I freeze one batch of cocktails in advance.
Yes! A batch of cocktails can be frozen. The bottles can be placed in an airtight glass container and stored in the freezer until required. You can simply thaw your bottles in the refrigerator overnight to enjoy.
What can I do to freeze my drinks?
You can, but you should be careful. Label all bottles so you can identify which have been frozen. Also, don't fill your bottles more than halfway. Otherwise, your drink might overflow or spill out of the bottle. Finally, if you plan on freezing your drinks, wait at least two hours after opening the bottle before you pour the contents into another container.
Are there any tips for making great cocktails at home?
Here are some ideas for creating delicious cocktails
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Good quality spirits are best. Use high quality spirits and not cheap alcohol. Instead, choose premium brands such as Absolut Citron, Bacardi Limon, Bombay Sapphire, Campari, Cointreau, Courvoisier, Dewars, Gordon's Gin, Ketel One, Knob Creek Bourbon, Luxardo Maraschino, Martell Cognac, Pernod Ricard, Remy Martin, Tanqueray, Van Gogh Vodka, and Windsor & Newton brandy.
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Select high-quality juices or syrups. Avoid using low-quality juices and syrups that contain artificial flavors and colors.
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Your glassware should be clean. Drinks can be affected by dirty glasses.
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Be careful not to overfill your glass. You should not fill it more than three-quarters. You can dilute the strength and flavor of your cocktail by overfilling your glass.
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Always shake the cocktail before you serve it.
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Ice cold cocktails are best
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Fresh garnishes can be added to every cocktail. These include lemon wedges, orange slices, lime wedges, mint leaves, cucumber slices, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, cherries, blueberries, pineapple chunks, kiwi pieces, grapes, olives, pickled ginger, and celery stalks.
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Consider garnishing your cocktails with edible flowers, such as rose petals and violets, nasturtiums, violets or dahlias.
What can I do if my cocktail becomes too hot?
If you are worried about getting your drinks too hot when they come out of the freezer, put them into the fridge for 5 minutes before serving. This will ensure that they don't heat up as much.
Statistics
- You can simply follow the rule of thumb: $1/beer or wine, $2/ cocktail, and 10-20% for large tabs. (alembicbar.com)
- The tequila should be 100 percent agave, not the cheaper “mixto” products, which blend a minimum of 51 percent agave with other sugars. (cooking.nytimes.com)
- with a light percentage of 4.2% or any with a light percentage of 4.2% or any Coors/Bud/Miller Lite, which also is 4.2% (breakingtheboredom.com)
- It is customary to leave a tip of 10-20% of the bill total. (boguesounddistillery.com)
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How To
How to make a delicious martini
A martini (or vodka) is made of gin, vermouth, ice and other ingredients. Before mixing the ingredients, it is important to thoroughly combine them. It is usually served in a chilled glass. It should be enjoyed straight up. Mixing it can ruin the flavor.
A martini can be served with two olives. If you want to give your drink an extra flavor, you can add some olive brine to its rim.
It doesn't matter what type of alcohol you use, but 100% grain alcohol is preferred like Vodka. This gives the cocktail smoother texture. There are many types of vermouths available. We recommend that you choose one with no added sugar. Cocktails that contain sugar are too sweet.
Pour 2 ounces dry vermouth into a shaker with ice to make a martini. Add 1 ounce of vodka. Add 1 ounce vodka to the mixture and shake vigorously. Mix well in a chilled martini glass. Garnish with an olive.
Follow the steps above to make a martini with a shaker. Remember not to shake the mixture too much - only enough to combine all the ingredients.