Bartending

Explore a featured selection of my writing work below for the topic of bartending, including cocktail recipes, equipment, and cleaning supplies.

Negroni Recipe: 5 Negroni Recipe Options to Try

Have you heard the story about how the Negroni came into existence? There are many variations of this classic cocktail, but we'll share our Negroni recipe in this article.

If you’re starting a bar, getting your bartending license, or interested in how to become a mixologist, then you should know how to make a Negroni.

If you're looking to celebrate National Cocktail Day, you should learn it as well. Read on to learn more about the Negroni and some variations over the years.

Gin Fizz Recipe: 7 Facets of the Gin Fizz Recipe

The 1876 edition of Jerry Thomas' The Bartenders Guide included the first published Gin Fizz recipe.

Fizz is a cocktail category that includes a spirit with citrus, sugar, and sparkling water. It's similar to the Tom Collins recipe of gin, lemon, sugar, and soda water.

Fizzes were popular cocktails in the United States during the first few decades of the 20th century. During Prohibition, many people visited their local speakeasy to order a fizz.

French 75 Recipe: How to Make the French 75 Cocktail Drink

The French 75 is a cocktail made from gin, champagne, lemon juice, and sugar. It's also called a 75 Cocktail or a "Soixante Quinze" (Seventy-Five) in French.

It's one of the most popular cocktails that uses gin as its base liquor-it's responsible for a lot of gin bottles in a bar liquor bottle display.

Some recipes call for cognac and other variations, but the history of the French 75 recipe with gin stretches back to the early 20th century. It's a favorite for National Cocktail Day.

Tom Collins Recipe: 6 Facets & Facts About the Recipe

You don't always need sophisticated fruit infusions and an orange bitters recipe to create a tasty cocktail. The Tom Collins is the perfect example of how easily sourced ingredients can be combined to produce a classic cocktail.

The Tom Collins has appeared in the best cocktail recipe books and remains popular through the present day.

It combines gin with a few sweet ingredients to produce one of the most refreshing summer cocktails.

Gin and Tonic Recipe: 10 Best Ingredients to Enjoy

The Gin and Tonic is a highball cocktail made by pouring gin and tonic over a large amount of ice. Few cocktail drinks are as easy to prepare as a classic Gin and Tonic.

Along with the Martini and Negroni, it’s one of the most widely consumed gin cocktails worldwide. It's perfect for National Cocktail Day.

Its recipe is simple, but there are many opportunities to get creative with tonic, citrus fruit, and gin to produce various flavors.

What Is Mixology? | 12 Facets of the Mixology Definition

You've heard the term "mixology" before, but what does it mean? How does a person become a mixologist? And what's the difference between a mixologist and a bartender?

Basically, all mixologists are bartenders, but not all bartenders are mixologists. The two job titles are intertwined, and the skill sets required for both professions often overlap.

Read on to learn more about the definition, history, evolution, and modern concepts of mixology.

Best Glassware Cleaners: 15 Best Glassware Cleaners

This article is part of our series covering the best products and tips for how to clean a bar. We know how important it is to keep your bar glassware clean. So, we've researched the top glassware cleaners on the market and listed them here.

In this post, we review the three types of glasswashers and share our picks for the best glasswashers and glassware detergent. Whether it's wine glasses, champagne flutes, shot glasses, or beer glasses, you want to keep them sparkling clean for your patrons.

What is Sabrage? | Best Champagne Sabers for a Perfect Toast

No celebration is complete without popping open a bottle of champagne. But why settle for the mundane method of uncorking when you can saber the bottle open in style?

This blog post will show you the best champagne sabers available on the market, perfect for making any celebration that much more special. From sleek and modern designs to more traditional options, there's sure to be a champagne saber that's perfect for you.

Mardi Gras Cocktails: 10 Best Mardi Gras Cocktails to Mix Up

Mardi Gras refers to events of the Carnival celebration. It begins on or after the Christian feast of the Epiphany (Three Kings Day) and concludes on the day before Ash Wednesday.

The term "Mardi Gras" is French for "Fat Tuesday." It recognizes the practice of eating rich and fatty foods before fasting during the season of Lent.

However, many people celebrate the occasion by wearing costumes and having some cocktails and other types of alcohol. Read on to learn about its history and see our list of cocktails for celebrating Mardi Gras in style!

What Is a Teetotaler? 9 Facts of the Teetotaler Definition

A teetotaler is a person who never drinks alcohol. At restaurants, teetotalers either abstain from drinking or only drink non-alcoholic beverages. It might include water, juice, coffee, tea, non-alcoholic soft drinks, mocktails, and non-alcoholic beer.

The practice of avoiding alcohol consumption is called teetotalism. Why does a person decide to be a teetotaler? Read on to learn about the origin of the practice and why some people choose to abstain from alcohol.

Best Drinking Card Games: 10 Best Drinking Card Games

People love getting together to have a few drinks at a social gathering. We also enjoy playing fun and competitive games at a party, whether they're classic board games or the latest video games.

And, from high-rise city apartments and suburban homes to college dormitories, people everywhere love to play the best drinking card games.

Read on to learn about the best drinking card games to play at your next gathering!
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I draw from my extensive hospitality experience at Hilton Hotels to produce engaging content for bartenders.