![]() If you want a career that channels your inner chef, the ability to read people and put forward a drink that is an experience in itself, then bartending might the option for you.īartending schools have opened so that aspiring bartenders are able to learn new techniques and get a wave of the upcoming trends, while consistently producing a delicious beverage. From breaking down large punches into single servings we have seen the way we consume spirits evolve, even the glassware has evolved. Over the years, a bartender’s job has evolved it’s much more than just pouring shots and mixing cocktails, it is about being a person who offers support to the frustrated and troubled customers and making them feel like someone really does care about them, talking, laughing, joking, and providing a shoulder to cry on. With women getting in, new age bartending is about changing attitude towards alcohol, the creative flair and superior skill set which doesn’t require to be validated, it is more of a concoction of technique, art, and science, understanding the mood of patrons and creating the right blends. The revival of the cocktail has created a new type of bartender, the one who brings out hospitality at the forefront of bartending. ![]() The Modern Bartenderīartending remains a highly appreciated profession to this day. Prohibition came to an end after 13 long years, when it was finally repealed in 1933 making thousands of wishes come true. Familiar drinks like the gin and tonic, long island ice tea etc were created during the prohibition era. Bartenders continued to work in underground speakeasies and the social clubs owned by gangsters and provided their patrons with delicious cocktails. However, bartending culture remained alive throughout prohibition and was stronger than ever before. The production, transportation, importation, and sale of alcohol was completely banned across the United States. In the early 20th century when cocktails got popular, Americans were faced with prohibition laws from the Federal Government. Due to his revolutionary work in popularizing cocktails across the United States, he is considered as the Father of Bartending. He was an American bartender who owned and operated bars in New York City. ![]() It was until Jeremiah “Jerry” Thomas established the image of the bartender as a creative professional. It was recognized with ethical issues and various legal constraints were put on serving of alcohol. ![]() Historically, bartending was considered as a low reputation profession. The History of Bartendingīartending traces its roots back to the Asian, Roman and Greek eras where a majority of bartenders were innkeepers or alehouse owners who brewed and produced their own liquor. The World Bartender Day is celebrated annually on February 24 to celebrate their talent behind the creative flair, their passion towards hospitality and their willingness to serve drinks. It is the bartender’s dedication and hard work which keeps the customer happy and makes him want to visit over and over again. ![]() Not to forget the drink should be prepared quickly. They must also remember the names of the drinks, who ordered what, what goes in them, in what proportion and which glass is the drink to be served. Or say, even if you have the courage to look after so many scenes at a time would you remember what the couple ordered or the group of friends was asking for? The Bartender here plays a crucial role to handle the many scenarios in front and keep the client filled with drinks. What would you do? Probably sneak out of the place? (I know I would). Suppose you are in a bar and asked to deal with a group of friends hanging out, people on dates, people relaxing after a long tired day, and also those who are a little difficult to handle, and offer them drinks. ![]()
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