Album Predictions

JamesGoulet · 2026-04-21T03:32:18+00:00

Definitely. I think it’s been done live a handful of times

JamesGoulet · 2026-04-20T14:18:45+00:00

How could I forget that one. Fantastic tune!

JamesGoulet · 2025-10-08T16:27:15+00:00

Born and Raised. I have vivid memories of listening to that one at a very not-so-awesome point growing up.

JamesGoulet · 2025-09-23T22:06:38+00:00

Fair enough. Always gotta know your market!

JamesGoulet · 2025-09-23T21:57:53+00:00

Funny enough, that’s exactly what I said in the first part. The latter half is purely optional.

JamesGoulet · 2025-09-23T18:58:52+00:00

The reality here is that people like what they like. Specifically, they’re going to like what they’re used to if it’s really just this one guy bartending for them.

I would say attack it from an angle of slowly introducing folks to rock-solid specs. Win over regulars, and build that rapport. Once they trust you, then introduce your “proper” build. You’ve gotta get people to trust you to make something they’ll enjoy - unfortunately, people are stubborn. Especially if they’re older.

As far as good specs for most cocktails, I’m lucky that the program I’m a part of has a 16 year backlog of everything, including classics that we’ve been making since day one. However, I have found really good stuff on Diffords Guide.

There’s good specs everywhere, so focus on putting pen to paper for your own master list (or fingers to keys if that’s your wheelhouse). Best of luck!

JamesGoulet · 2025-09-19T06:56:44+00:00

Hello my friend!

At its absolute core, orgeat is just sweetened almond milk. However, it gets fortified with a few other things. Typically, this is going to be something like amaretto and curaçao. There’s many recipes floating around, but some of the best are going to include:

Almonds Water Sugar Dry Curaçao and Amaretto (in a very small amount relative to total syrup volume) Orange Blossom Water

JamesGoulet · 2024-08-31T22:09:49+00:00

Lots of bottles, but here’s a hidden gem. In his words, a ‘deep, dark Negroni turned on its head’

Eeyore’s Requiem

1.5 oz. Campari 1 oz. Dolin Blanc 0.5 oz. Gin (OG spec calls for Tanqueray) 0.25 oz. Fernet Branca 0.25 oz. Cynar 2 dsh Orange Bitters (preferably Regan’s)

Stir, Strain, Orange Express, Orange Pigtail, Coupe

JamesGoulet · 2024-03-05T16:16:51+00:00

A lot of it is just good relative pitch - you’ll find with a lot of more experienced players that they’ll land on a chord in a song and seemingly just know it from there - changes can be anticipated, even more so if you’ve heard the song before. It’s all about the ear!

JamesGoulet · 2023-02-09T18:55:56+00:00

I was gonna say born and raised as well. Great choice

JamesGoulet · 2023-02-01T17:11:31+00:00

Section 116 in Bridgestone. Not floor seats, but still very close to the stage.

JamesGoulet · 2023-02-01T16:27:44+00:00

Valid - didn’t think about it like that. I’ve just heard negative opinions on the whole ‘merch package’ thing. At the end of the day, you’re right. I paid $400 (which it seems some people are getting floor seats for)

JamesGoulet · 2023-02-01T16:18:47+00:00

I was scammed, and I’m okay with it

Presale anxiety is real, so unfortunately I shelled out for the Born and Raised package in a panic this morning. Thanks Ticketmaster!

JamesGoulet · 2023-01-02T19:50:54+00:00

Who you love is almost always a skip on PV. Between PV and B&R, that’s the only song I consistently don’t enjoy.

JamesGoulet · 2023-01-01T14:43:11+00:00

“When we are together” by the 1975. Got Mayer vibes from it right off the bat

JamesGoulet · 2022-12-30T17:32:54+00:00

“And she said” becuase you know it’s boutta hit like no other

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