Simple Syrup Recipe
Simple syrup is a staple cocktail sweetener that deserves a spot on every bartender’s shelf. After years of purchasing simple syrup at the store, I finally tried a homemade recipe – and I’ve never looked back!
Bartending Basics
Bartending has long been a go-to career option for many looking to earn extra money while having fun. There are lots of fantastic opportunities in the industry and there’s no doubt that it can be incredibly rewarding. Of course, you don’t want to go into Bartending unprepared. Below, we have many posts covering bartending basics so that you can get off on the right foot. From choosing your drink list to stocking your bar and understanding alcohol laws, here we’ll discuss all the fundamental basics of bartending.
How to Become RBS Certified in California
Attention California bartenders: Starting July 1, 2022, anybody who serves alcohol in California must receive a valid California Responsible Beverage Server (RBS) certification. This means that more than 50,000 establishments and more than 1,000,000 bartenders will need to be certified …
Bartender Aprons: A Buyers Guide for New and Experienced Bartenders
Bartending aprons are an important part of any bartender’s uniform. From protecting clothing from stains and spills to giving bartenders the ability to quickly store and carry those much-needed bar tools throughout a shift — bartender aprons can make life …
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10 Best Online Bartending School & Mixology Courses for Beginners
Bartending can lead to an amazing career & lifestyle. This leads many people looking into online bartending school and courses to help them land their first bartending job. I don’t blame them! Bartending is great and there’s “never a dull …
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Exciting News: Introducing – ‘The Bartender’s Field Manual’
After months of writing & slogging away, I’m proud to announce Crafty Bartending’s official bartender’s guide, The Bartender’s Field Manual – A complete & practical guide for new & aspiring bartenders who want to land their first bartending job, craft …
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13 Industry Pros Share their Advice for Beginning Bartenders
One of the most common questions asked by new bartenders is “What should I do to become successful?” or “It’s my first shift behind the bar, what do I need to know and what should I focus on?” These are …
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Do You Still Need a Bartending License to Be a Bartender Today?
There’s a lot of confusion on the internet around the topic of bartending licenses and becoming a licensed bartender. Some people say that you need one in to be a professional bartender, whereas other’s claim that they’re a waste of …
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How old do you have to be to bartend?
One of the most frequently asked questions aspiring bartenders have is: “how old do I have to be to become a bartender?” In other words, new bartenders often want to know at what age they can start preparing and serving …
Essential Bar Tools & Equipment – A Bartender’s Guide
When you first step behind a bar and notice all of the glimmering bar tools & equipment, it can be not very clear. There are spiral-shaped spoons, shapely wooden sticks, shakers everywhere, measuring instruments with strange names, blenders, juicers, mallets, …
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11 Important Bartending Techniques Everyone Should Know
To the uninitiated, learning the bartending techniques essential to the art of mixing drinks can seem like a monster task. Shake or stir? Free pour or jigger? What should I use for a garnish? These are all legitimate questions and …
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4 Useful Bartender Skills that Will Help You Win in Life
Whether you realize it or not, bartender skills can be valuable life skills. There are two main reasons for this. The first is that I’m well aware that working in the hospitality industry has made me a more interesting …
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How Much Do Bartenders Make? The Best Bartender Salary in the World
How Much Do Bartenders Make? This is a common question new & aspiring bartenders have about a bartender salary… “How much does a bartender make a year?” They want to know how much they can make if they choose to …
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Barback to Bartender: How to Get Behind the Stick
When you’re learning how to become a bartender, breaking into the industry is one of the most frustrating problems you’ll face. I hear people complain about this all the time, “How the hell do I land a bartending job when …
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The Life of a Bartender: 9 Honest Realizations
The life of a bartender…We’ve all heard the cliches. The bartender rolls out of bed at 3pm, has bourbon and cereal for breakfast, and then drags himself to work 2 hours later. At work, he performs an insane display of …
25 Bartending Blogs You Should be Reading in 2022
These days, there are so many different bartending blogs & websites that cover the hospitality industry. It’s great for the industry and anyone who wants to be a part of it. But with so much information out there, it can …
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10 Books Every Bartender Should Read in 2023
The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go. – Dr. Seuss. Unfortunately, none of us are born with knowledge, wisdom, and skill. We learn and develop these things …
10 Customer Service Rules for Bartenders
There’s nothing worse than getting terrible customer service. You probably know what I’m talking about. I mean, everyone’s been on the wrong side of bad service… Maybe it was when you tried to cancel your phone contract and you were …
How to Write an Irresistible Bartender Resume
I know what you’re thinking…. Writing your bartender resume sucks! I don’t blame you. I remember when I had to sit down and write my first resume. It was a painful process. I didn’t know what to include or how …
7 Strategies to Land Your First Bartending Job
With your bartender resume written, it’s time to get out there and start looking for work. For many of you, this will be the most difficult stage in the hiring process. It was for me… When I first started looking …
Is Bartending School Worth it? Or a Waste of Time & Money?
Bartending school reminds me of a conversation I once overheard between a head chef and an aspiring chef. The head chef said: “If you want to work in my kitchen, you can start out by peeling potatoes. If you choose …
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