By THE Anonymous bartender
As a bartender, I’ve realized that the cornerstone of what I do for people is hospitality. Without it, I am just a walking, talking book of cocktail knowledge that can make a drink. Understanding the person on the other side of the bar is paramount to creating an experience, not just a transaction. That doesn’t mean that the person on the other side of the bar is a total tool.
Here each week I will explain how frustrating it can be giving service to people who have no clue how to conduct themselves at the bar. I will absolutely be grinding an ax as I advise you on how not to piss the bartender off and become an esteemed regular at your favorite bar.
Here each week I will explain how frustrating it can be giving service to people who have no clue how to conduct themselves at the bar. I will absolutely be grinding an ax as I advise you on how not to piss the bartender off and become an esteemed regular at your favorite bar.
Asking two bartenders for the same drink.
It’s a busy shift, we are about two deep at the bar. The scene is lively, a young guy (young enough where he is looking for me to ID him) orders a zombie. Ok cool, it’s like a eight ingredient cocktail, but I love tiki and I want him to have it. So I return to my station to make this glorious rendition of the the Don the Beachcomber classic, only to turn around to give this young man his cocktail and he’s already drinking one.
The look on his face, was so oblivious, as if he could not recall his order with me. The look on my face was focused and almost hateful. “Dude you ordered the same drink from two bartenders?”. What a tool!
You want to draw the ire of some of the nicest people in the world, try this trick and you will assuredly do so.
It’s a busy shift, we are about two deep at the bar. The scene is lively, a young guy (young enough where he is looking for me to ID him) orders a zombie. Ok cool, it’s like a eight ingredient cocktail, but I love tiki and I want him to have it. So I return to my station to make this glorious rendition of the the Don the Beachcomber classic, only to turn around to give this young man his cocktail and he’s already drinking one.
The look on his face, was so oblivious, as if he could not recall his order with me. The look on my face was focused and almost hateful. “Dude you ordered the same drink from two bartenders?”. What a tool!
You want to draw the ire of some of the nicest people in the world, try this trick and you will assuredly do so.
Closing your tab prematurely.
One indication of dealing with a pro drinker for a bartender, is the guest that automatically starts a tab. This guy/girl knows the drill and knows how quickly they will get their drink with an open tab.
The other guest, just walked into the bar, wants a drink quickly and wants to close his tab immediately. Even after you risked near death to get that drink in his hand in less than two minutes, and he sees that you are nearly drowning in people, now wants to close his tab, before you get drinks out to the rest of the thirsters. C’mon man you see what’s happening.
Compounding the problem, ten minutes later, this same guest wants another drink, even after you performed circus level acrobatics to give him his first cocktail, closed his tab and now he wants another drink.
Listen, this dude is not cool, we don’t like you, you are so inconsiderate and delusional in thinking that you were only having one drink. Scram!
One indication of dealing with a pro drinker for a bartender, is the guest that automatically starts a tab. This guy/girl knows the drill and knows how quickly they will get their drink with an open tab.
The other guest, just walked into the bar, wants a drink quickly and wants to close his tab immediately. Even after you risked near death to get that drink in his hand in less than two minutes, and he sees that you are nearly drowning in people, now wants to close his tab, before you get drinks out to the rest of the thirsters. C’mon man you see what’s happening.
Compounding the problem, ten minutes later, this same guest wants another drink, even after you performed circus level acrobatics to give him his first cocktail, closed his tab and now he wants another drink.
Listen, this dude is not cool, we don’t like you, you are so inconsiderate and delusional in thinking that you were only having one drink. Scram!
Plymouth – lower proof, high mineral water source for softer mouth feel
Beefeater – higher proof, maceration of botanicals, Beefeater 24 for the amount of time the botanicals are in the still
Beefeater – higher proof, maceration of botanicals, Beefeater 24 for the amount of time the botanicals are in the still