Are you sick of this mixologist stuff? Are you tired of seeing drinks you can’t possibly make at your bar, because they have ingredients like ‘agave nectar’ or kiwis, mango puree, etc? Can’t we see any new drinks, like the new drink by Gary Regan, who takes an old cocktail, adds his bitters, changes the […]
Let’s get back to basics, not for the professional BARTENDERS, but for the Master Mixologist, Bar Chef, and Cocktail Guru (whatever that means), and others who think they are better than a bartender with a phony name and limited experience. Get over it! The USBG (United States Bartenders Guild) is now SELLING titles (after you […]
The BA Foodist Dear BA Foodist, I’ve seen the word mixologist being thrown around quite a bit these days. What does it actually mean, and how does a mixologist differ from a good old-fashioned bartender? –Terri Kent, Palm Beach, FL Dear Terri, A friend of mine claims that the only difference between the two is […]
What Makes You Angry In This Business?
/in Bartending, NewsAre you sick of this mixologist stuff? Are you tired of seeing drinks you can’t possibly make at your bar, because they have ingredients like ‘agave nectar’ or kiwis, mango puree, etc? Can’t we see any new drinks, like the new drink by Gary Regan, who takes an old cocktail, adds his bitters, changes the […]
Service, Smiles, And Stories
/in Bartending, NewsLet’s get back to basics, not for the professional BARTENDERS, but for the Master Mixologist, Bar Chef, and Cocktail Guru (whatever that means), and others who think they are better than a bartender with a phony name and limited experience. Get over it! The USBG (United States Bartenders Guild) is now SELLING titles (after you […]
What’s the difference between a bartender and mixologist?
/in Bartending, NewsThe BA Foodist Dear BA Foodist, I’ve seen the word mixologist being thrown around quite a bit these days. What does it actually mean, and how does a mixologist differ from a good old-fashioned bartender? –Terri Kent, Palm Beach, FL Dear Terri, A friend of mine claims that the only difference between the two is […]