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How Hard Is It to Become a Bartender?. Top Story - January 2018.
Believe it or not, there's a lot of work to do in order to actually become a certified bartender. Yes, this means attending bartending school to become an amazing bartender who studied in mixology and the art of liquor and spirits. But getting your bartending certification doesn't entirely take a year to get — it's only a couple of weeks of learning and training. And once you've received that certification, it's time for you to go out there into the real world.
By James Fangs8 years ago in Proof
Best Snifters for Cognac You Need for Your Collection
Right now you might be asking: What's a "snifter"? While most cognac or heavy alcohol connoisseurs may know right of the bat, not everyone can understand the differentiated meanings behind drinking glasses. In this case, a snifter would be a glass dedicated to the drinking of either cognac or brandy, but that's not to say that's all they're good for. In fact, snifters' very name derives from their how they are used: fermenting aroma.
By Gerald Oppugne8 years ago in Proof
How To Make Your Own Bitters
The best cocktails and drinks include bitters to enhance aroma and flavor. Bartenders are very creative when it comes to putting the right bitters in the right alcohol. And their top signature drinks feature amazing in taste, full in flavors, and sweet in aroma—we can't help but order another one.
By George Nekilan8 years ago in Proof
Best Bartending Schools in the US to Enroll In
Being a bartender is one of the few jobs where you get to cash in on your personality and also show your knowledge of booze. In the case of a dive bar, you don't really need to know much about liquor or beer to make a good bartender.
By Skunk Uzeki8 years ago in Proof
Best Ways to Drink Whiskey Like a Pro
Whiskey is among the best spirits out there that deserves to be enjoyed that quickly consumed. Smooth, strong, and flavorful, there are numerous types of whiskeys out there from rye to corn, bourbon, scotch, single malt, and many more, there are whiskey lovers out there that prefer a specific type and there are also some who get a kick out of all of them. Some people also have their favorite go-to bottle from Johnny Walker to White Horse, Dewars, Black Bottle, and others.
By C.C. Curtis8 years ago in Proof
The Best Mixologists in the World
Bartenders are basically artists. Everything they do is a form of art. From mixing drinks to decorating each glass, bartending is a form of art and it's definitely not easy to master. That's why bartenders must graduate from bartending school or an online bartending school to gain the profession. No one can simply "mix drinks." Bartending is a serious thing.
By George Nekilan8 years ago in Proof
5 Fun Party Drinks That Everyone Will Love
So this year I became really enthralled with beer and alcohol. I've always been a drinker. I had my very first beer at 14. All through high school and my first couple years of college, I was mostly drinking to either get drunk or look cool. It wasn't until I started working in a restaurant that liquor, beer, and wine became very interesting to me. The ability to pair wines perfectly with food and tasting all different kinds of craft beer has become quite fascinating. I'm definitely a beer and bourbon kind of girl, so exploring these new flavors has been a quite fun. This year I even started to really enjoy wine. I tell people that I drink red wine with food and white wine to get a little tipsy! Some wines are taking a little longer for me to get used to like cabernets and chardonnays, but I'm trying them nonetheless. I've also taken a liking to scotch. Many people tell me it's because I like good bourbon and I believe them. This year I took my learning one step further and decided to try drinks I normally wouldn't try. Here are five drinks my friends and I made for parties that were a huge success!
By Bryanna Burshnick8 years ago in Proof
10 Best Mixologist Starter Kits Every Aspiring Bartender Needs
Even if you're aspirations of becoming a bartender only include you serving yourself and some friends a drink or two on the weekend, these are the best mixologist starter kits to help turn your basic drinks into an at-home cocktail bar experience.
By Kelsey Lange8 years ago in Proof
How Tito's Vodka Was Made into a Success Story
Out of all the different types of vodka I tried, my heart will always belong to Tito's. Despite it being my all-time favorite vodka, its taste is smooth, easy, and overall amazing. Unlike other vodkas that taste straight up like rubbing alcohol, Tito's doesn't affect you like the others. Either using Tito's in a cocktail or as a shot, the vodka will never make your face twist in disgust because of how easy it is to drink.
By Jacqueline Hanikeh8 years ago in Proof
