I am 18, becoming a server at a restaurant with a full bar. The manager told me to get a book about alcohol to increase my knowledge about beer, wine, and mixed drinks. Any tips or suggestions?
2006-07-23 18:27:49 · 7 answers · asked by Brian 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
webtender.com is the best website
as far as books, this may sound weird, but the playboy bartender's guide is the best
2006-07-23 18:35:18 · answer #1 · answered by bargirl_2323 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mixed drinks, get a bartenders guide. For beer, most people know what they like and order it. For wine, that can be a lifelong study, but there is a book called "Wine for Dummies" which will give you all you need to know in a concise form.
2006-07-23 19:52:52 · answer #2 · answered by gp4rts 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pick up a Cocktail Book---the little paperback ones the grocery stores have in the aisles of the checkout. Unless you want to spend a lot of money on a hard cover book. Learn the ingredients and names of alcohol, they are usually up-to-date.
http://www.randomhouse.com/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9780517223758
Memorize the Restaurant's cocktail menus and wine lists. Ask co-employees for help.
Search the web...
http://www.drinksmixer.com/cat/1/
http://www.drinkoftheweek.com/cocktailhour/quotes.htm
2006-07-23 19:27:22 · answer #3 · answered by Swirly 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spirits---Gin, Vodka, Rum, Brandy, Whisky, Cognac, etc.-- they are the big boys with atleast 40% alcohol by volume.
Fortified Wine--- Sherry (dry or creamy)
Wine---- Reds, Whites, Chardonnay, Cabernet, Merlot, Pinot, Bordeaux, Burgundy,Chianti, etc.---- way less effective, about 11%- 18% alcohol by volume
Beer--- all you can drink
2006-07-23 18:39:39 · answer #4 · answered by luve112 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont drink to much, it affects you according to your weight, a person weighing less , will be more affected by the same amount than a person weighing more, it takes about 1 hr for your body to get rid of the affects of i can of beer , or 1 shot of whiskey, or wine.
2006-07-23 18:36:32 · answer #5 · answered by rebel1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
where are you from? As far as I know you can't serve up drinks till your 21. So turn your boss in, you still have 3 years to worry about that.
2006-07-23 19:07:37 · answer #6 · answered by Crystal D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
local library will have plenty of materials
2006-07-23 18:31:10 · answer #7 · answered by sicivic05 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋