How to build your confidence (and your manager’s) in flair. Flair bartending is one of those things that a lot of bartenders would love to […]
Author: David Sangwell
Flair Bartender. Mixologist. Bar Consultant. Bar Team Trainer. Podcaster. Cocktail Blogger. Scotch Drinker. PR friendly.
Prevention is better than door.
Are door staff getting too big for their boots? A night you’ll never forget vs a night you can’t remember. Dance floor vs toilet floor. […]
8 Ways to Cut Your Bar’s Close Down Time in Half.
While being nocturnal and shopping at 4am can have its advantages for avoiding long queues, it’s a bit of a pain for when you have […]
Be ‘Set for Success’ on your next bartender shift.
Are you a bartender who arrives at work hung over, in a creased shirt wearing an apron which you can identify every drink you made […]
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Hi Guys, A few people have been asking me what the best cocktails are to make when someone asks you for something special, those guys […]
Stirred Drinks.
Stirred drinks cover many of the classics, properly made Martinis being the most notable. Whenever a drink is served chilled straight up and doesn’t contain […]
Time to lean, Time to clean – 5 Reasons why cleanliness is next to Godliness.
Such a cliché, but so true. I say it often but do my bar team understand why as the manager I’m constantly driving cleanliness home? […]
6 Tips to make it through a four day weekend.
While office workers everywhere look forward to four days off straight, no-one spares a thought for the bartenders who have a long four day weekend […]
Gremlin Cocktail
The Gremlin cocktail is one of those crazy drinks that you’d never think would be popular, but it’s one of TGI Friday’s biggest sellers! This […]
Daiquiri
As one of the most classic Rum cocktails, the Daiquiri has spawned more than it’s fair share of fairly unrecognisable spin off drinks, many of […]
