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Does it bother you that you have no idea what a Dirty Martini is?  Are you embarrassed when you have no idea what’s in a Cosmopolitan?  Do you wish you had incredible bartending skills so everyone wants to come to your party instead of someone else’s?  It’s not last call yet – we’ve got the answers you want.

Bartending began as a trade years and years and years ago by the people who produced liquor and then sold it to the public.  This turned out to be quite a profitable venture for the bartenders and fulfilled the public need for a highly demanded product. 

Historically, some people have had a particular fondness for liquor.  This is an enormous benefit for those who want to pursue bartending as a career.  It can also be great fun for those who love to host their own parties.  People want their drinks and prohibition proved that absence of product doesn’t lessen the demand.

Tending bar involves much more than just making drinks.  This is especially true if you’re heading towards a career in the business.  The job includes customer service, management, security, and sometimes, psychiatrist!  Don’t go into this venture clueless.

Learn Everything You Need To Know In This Book!

Table of Contents
Introduction 3
The Professional Bartender 4
Bartending Terminology 6
Stocking Your Bar 11
Tools of the Trade 16
Basic Techniques 26
Decorating Your Cocktails 29
Hygiene and Safety 31
Drink Recipes 32
Martinis Galore 41
Shot Recipes 46
Bar Tricks 51
Bar Jokes 58
How to Tell When Enough is Enough 64
Being a Great Professional Bartender 67
Conclusion 71