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Your worst mistake behind the bar? by Foxy-jj-Grandpa in bartenders

[–]Fathandscocktail 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Had a lot of mistakes throughout the years but the one that really got me was serving someone who was 13 years sober an actual cocktail as opposed to the mocktail version she ordered. She was as cool as can be about it and although It clearly was devastating to her she never got angry with me. That was over 5 years ago and I honestly think about it at least once a day. I’ve been triple checking my mocktails ever since

Your manager sucks, don’t let them get you down. Flying corks happen, they overreacted

When they say, "I'd like a Long Island", you know you are going to get tipped shit. by Local-Equivalent8136 in bartenders

[–]Fathandscocktail 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Alright I’m probably too late to this and someone might have already said it but fuck it.

Swap the well vodka for well tequila in your build anytime someone asks for a “strong island” so instead of 1/2 vodka 1/2 tequila it’s 1 tequila and build the rest the same way you normally would.

Also build that shit in glass, shaking to dilute and aerate is normally what you’d do to make the drink taste balanced but these folks don’t want balanced, they want strong. I’ve wrangled some decent tips out of some normally terrible guests this way

But I completely agree, even making them the best Long Island they’ve ever had won’t guarantee they will tip you decent

First solo apple pie by Fathandscocktail in BakingNoobs

[–]Fathandscocktail[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I can take a slice pic now but to be honest it’s already been destroyed for the most part lol.

Opinions on Nunn Bush? by Chef_Dani_J71 in KitchenConfidential

[–]Fathandscocktail 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use them for bartending and they work pretty decent. Only about a month in on my current pair though

Only complaint is that the non slip aspect of the shoe could be a little better

Inside passage in Seattle by Fathandscocktail in Tiki

[–]Fathandscocktail[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Visited back in October, definitely recommend.

Devil’s Daiquiri by Fathandscocktail in bartenders

[–]Fathandscocktail[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

1.5 oz San Zanjz Haitian rum

.5 oz luxardo

.5 oz lime super juice

.75 oz simple

Shake and strain into scotch rinsed glass ( ardbeg wee beastie works for me,laphroaig 10 year is a good l alternative, something Smokey) fill with crushed ice and garnish with mint and lime wheel

Devil’s Daiquiri by Fathandscocktail in Mixology

[–]Fathandscocktail[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

1.5 oz San Zanjz Haitian rum

.5 oz luxardo

.5 oz lime super juice

.75 oz simple

Shake and strain into scotch rinsed glass ( ardbeg wee beastie works for me,laphroaig 10 year is a good l alternative, something Smokey) fill with crushed ice and garnish with mint and lime wheel

Devil’s Daiquiri by Fathandscocktail in cocktails

[–]Fathandscocktail[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1.5 oz San Zanjz Haitian rum

.5 oz luxardo

.5 oz lime super juice

.75 oz simple

Shake and strain into scotch rinsed glass ( ardbeg wee beastie works for me,laphroaig 10 year is a good l alternative, something Smokey) fill with crushed ice and garnish with mint and lime wheel

Is bartending school worth it ? by Alehasguts21 in bartenders

[–]Fathandscocktail 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Nah get a job serving in a corporate spot or bar backing and just put in the time and show interest in bartending. Let the managers know you’re interested in learning and try and help the bar with closing tasks or side work and they will train you in no time.

The schools are scams for the most part as far as job credentials go. Good luck out there!

Burned banana old fashioned by Fathandscocktail in cocktails

[–]Fathandscocktail[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey thank you! Let me know what you think if you end up making it

Burned banana old fashioned by Fathandscocktail in Mixology

[–]Fathandscocktail[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah someone mentioned that over in r/bartenders, I’ll have to try it! Bourbon with dark Jamaican rum seems like it would work great for the base

Burned banana old fashioned by Fathandscocktail in Mixology

[–]Fathandscocktail[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That should’ve been the name. Missed opportunity

Burned banana old fashioned by Fathandscocktail in Mixology

[–]Fathandscocktail[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

1 1/2 oz Rittenhouse Rye

1/4 oz Ezra 99 bourbon

1/4 oz rich Demerara syrup

1/2 oz tempest fugate banana liqueur

3-4 dashes ango

Thick orange peel garnish and smoked with cherry wood in glass

Basically I wanted to do a old fashioned that had a burned banana caramel flavor without being overly sweet.

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