I live in Las Vegas and have applied to several places to be a cocktail server but have been turned down. What is the best way for me to learn my liquors???
2007-12-26 11:07:25 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Work in a restaurant and get to know the liquors.
Visit http://www.bevmo.com and memorize much of what is there.
2007-12-26 11:11:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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Good Luck!
2007-12-26 11:12:50 · answer #2 · answered by peaches6 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to get hired as a barback first and work your way up by watching the bartenders in action and learning from them. (The classes are a rip off anyway)
2007-12-26 11:19:22 · answer #3 · answered by Minna V 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-12-26 11:14:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Down load a bunch of recipes and buy the main liquors Vodka, Rum, Whiskey, etc... and get the juices Orange, Grapefruit, lemon, tomato, and get some syrups and go to town.
2007-12-26 11:12:54 · answer #5 · answered by Future Citizen of Forvik 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a job as a bar boy or bar helper in a place known for good cocktails.
You will learn by working with pros. Even if you have to work for free for a couple weeks.
2007-12-26 12:24:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Behind the bar. That is how I learned. Just pay attention to the drink recipes!
2007-12-26 11:18:48 · answer #7 · answered by Michelle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get friendly at your local pub and pick the bartenders brain. you can learn alot just by paying attention
2007-12-26 11:11:35 · answer #8 · answered by blueelk223 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
See if you can be an "apprentice" or shadow with a professional bartender. For example, bartenders may be hired for private parties. Ask someone if they are willing to let you shadow them.
2007-12-26 11:10:28 · answer #9 · answered by Tanya P 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Try a smaller bar first to gain experience.
2007-12-26 11:11:40 · answer #10 · answered by heymama! 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋