Mixology- The Art of Mixing Cocktails
Explore and learn the fine craft of mixing cocktails using the basic and advanced techniques and tricks of professional bartenders and understand some of the theories of mixology.
When to Shake and When to Stir Cocktails
As you're looking through cocktail recipes you'll see some are shaken, some stirred, but is there a theory behind which method to choose? Yes, there is a general rule
As you're looking through cocktail recipes you'll see some are shaken, some stirred, but is there a theory behind which method to choose? Yes, there is a general rule
The Importance of Ice and the Best Way to Use Ice in Its Many Forms
Ice is one of the most important ingredients in bartending and one that is used in almost all cocktails. There are four basic types, or forms, of ice (cube, cracked, shaved and block) and each have their uses.
Ice is one of the most important ingredients in bartending and one that is used in almost all cocktails. There are four basic types, or forms, of ice (cube, cracked, shaved and block) and each have their uses.
Specific Gravity Chart for Popular Spirits
Quick reference chart of some of the most popular spirits used to layer drinks. Refer to this chart when you're creating layered shots, pousse-cafes or any cocktail that calls for floating liquors and liqueurs on top of one another.
Quick reference chart of some of the most popular spirits used to layer drinks. Refer to this chart when you're creating layered shots, pousse-cafes or any cocktail that calls for floating liquors and liqueurs on top of one another.
How Many Shots are in the Bottle?
Quick reference charts for how many shots you can expect to get out of a bottle of liquor, the standard bottle sizes and an average how much fresh juice you can expect to get from a piece of fruit.
Quick reference charts for how many shots you can expect to get out of a bottle of liquor, the standard bottle sizes and an average how much fresh juice you can expect to get from a piece of fruit.
Will Liquor Freeze?
It is one of the most common questions and debates about alcoholic beverages... Does liquor freeze? Yes it does, but the freezing point is far below that of water. Exactly what that freezing point is depends on the proof of the liquor.
It is one of the most common questions and debates about alcoholic beverages... Does liquor freeze? Yes it does, but the freezing point is far below that of water. Exactly what that freezing point is depends on the proof of the liquor.
Understanding Sodas
Sodas are important items in a bar and there are a few types of soda waters that are often needed. The difference between each of these essential bar mixers may seem subtle but it is important to understand those differences
Sodas are important items in a bar and there are a few types of soda waters that are often needed. The difference between each of these essential bar mixers may seem subtle but it is important to understand those differences
Quick Tips for Chilling Glassware
A few quick tips to chill glassware and keep them chilled before adding a drink.
A few quick tips to chill glassware and keep them chilled before adding a drink.
The Best Cocktail Shakers
A collection of some of the best cocktail shakers available. The list includes some choice traditional and Boston cocktail shakers as well as some retro and fashion designs.
A collection of some of the best cocktail shakers available. The list includes some choice traditional and Boston cocktail shakers as well as some retro and fashion designs.
What is Molecular Mixology?
Molecular Mixology is the practice of understanding and experimenting with cocktails on the scientific and molecular level to create new, interesting flavors, textures and visuals.
Molecular Mixology is the practice of understanding and experimenting with cocktails on the scientific and molecular level to create new, interesting flavors, textures and visuals.
Bartend.com E-course
Learn the basics of bartending online. This course covers everything you need to know to land your first bartending job or start your home bar and know what your talking about. Upon completion you recieve a Graduation Certificate and recommendation to help you break into the bartending world.
Learn the basics of bartending online. This course covers everything you need to know to land your first bartending job or start your home bar and know what your talking about. Upon completion you recieve a Graduation Certificate and recommendation to help you break into the bartending world.
Join the Great Muddle Class
Muddling is a traditional technique for making some classic cocktails and people are beginning to appreciate it's importance once again. Mojitos and Caipirinhas are just not the same without this simple trick.
Muddling is a traditional technique for making some classic cocktails and people are beginning to appreciate it's importance once again. Mojitos and Caipirinhas are just not the same without this simple trick.
How to Layer a Drink
An outstanding tutorial to get you started in the technique of layering a drink by floating ingredients on top of one another. Includes a guide to making a B52, a popular layered shooter.
An outstanding tutorial to get you started in the technique of layering a drink by floating ingredients on top of one another. Includes a guide to making a B52, a popular layered shooter.
Measuring for Mixologists
This is one of the most comprehensive measuring tables I've come across on the web. The simple chart defines bar measure terms in both ounces and mililiters.
This is one of the most comprehensive measuring tables I've come across on the web. The simple chart defines bar measure terms in both ounces and mililiters.