Everybody wants to be a bartender. Mixing cocktails is not the hardest part of bartending and in fact it is probably the easiest part for most people.

Memorizing the cocktail recipes, the different alcohols and mixes to be used, the methods in which to make the varied styles of drinks, the terminology, and sometimes there are pricelist and wine or beer list to memorize.

The first thing I like to tell inspiring bartenders is to learn the " First 150 Cocktail Recipes". Plain and simple learn these 150 cocktail recipes.

As you start to get familiar with the first 150 cocktail recipes you can start to memorize the types of alcohols and mixers that are available and used in making acoholic drinks.

Once you have mastered the 150 first cocktail recipes, and you have learned about all of the different alcohol. If you are also able to describe the main types of alcohol and the different brands as well as the drink mixers, you should move on to the method by which you mix your cocktails. An understanding of Shaking, Straining, Blending, Pouring, and Layering, all need to be learned in order to make a drink properly.

Glass wear, Tools and Terminology are next to be learned and that will cover the easy part of becoming a great bartender. Memorization and Repetition are the keys to learning these basic bartending skills. This solid foundation of knowledge will allow you to serve your customers and attend to them without using half of your brain's power trying to remember how to make the cocktail.

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How to use this course

1. Memorize the "Top 150 Cocktail Recipes".
2. Alcohol Brands
3. Drink Mixers
4. Drink Building Methods
5. Glass wear
6. Tools
7. Terminology
8. Bartender Traits
9. Handle Cash