A bartender, as a rule, is a person who enjoys the company of others. He or she endeavors to solve problems, listens to the woes of the world, sympathizes with the mistreated, laughs with the comedians, cheers up the down at heart, and usually controls the atmosphere at his or her bar. A bartender is always the manager of moods, and the master of mixology.
There are certain scenarios that are played over and over again in bars all around the world. The questions are usually the same, only the details vary: What’s in a true Margarita? How long has a Martini been around? What’s the difference between a Sloe Gin Fizz and a Fix? There are always reference books to aid a bartender. These guides are as necessary to a bartender as alcohol to ice.
Bartenders learn through extensive work how to set up a bar and what liquors, mixers, condiments, garnishes, and equipment they will need. For our home bartenders, one usually becomes the master of mixology through trial and error. This would allow any beginner to get the feel for testing drinks. If you make a mistake as a bartender on the job, you could put yourself in an embarrassing situation with your clients. People know their drinks. So bartending is not as hard as it seems, but you do have to know most of the ingredients to a great drink, and as you learn, you become familiar with all the basics to succeed. Everyone has different tastes for different drinks.
The simple basics should begin with the well stocked bar, and knowing all your white liquors, your bourbons, brandy, rums, scotch, whiskey, and tropical drinks. All these ingredients are what a beginning bartender needs to get started. For a final note, always remember that in moderation, at the right time, with the right people, drinking is one of life's greatest pleasures. Beyond its ability to help us relax, what makes this so appealing? Drinking is ritual. Practice makes perfect.
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