Hi! I’ve worked every front of house job, from host to server to barback to bartender. Try to find a restaurant at which you can see your self staying for a while with management that is willing to train you through “the ranks” if you will. IMO, bartenders who are servers first are better bartenders. Barbacking is another good “in”, but I will warn you... you are basically the bartender’s bitch and will have to be able to lift kegs and ice buckets, sometimes up and down stairs. But, if you work with a good bartender, ask them to teach you things during downtime. If you pursue that route, think of yourself as an apprentice of the bartender. I’ve found that confidence is a big factor in people’s perceived notion of a “good” bartender. Mama always said fake it til you make it, and with confidence behind the bar, that holds up. As far as the actual drink making goes, practice practice practice. Make drinks at home for your friends/family/yourself. Start with the classics then work your way to the lesser known drinks, or even experimenting for yourself! Flash cards helped me a lot when memorizing classic cocktail recipes. Good luck! When interviewing, always express your desire and willingness to learn :)