Bartender Basics
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Bartender Basics: What Are Top Shelf Liquors, And Does It Matter? Referring to bottles as top shelf or bottom shelf has long been common in bars. But in modern times, is a top shelf liquor really better?
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Bartender Basics: How to Get Free Drinks in a Bar Getting a drink on the house is a universal form of bartender appreciation. But are there tips or tricks to help you get free drinks in bars?
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Bartender Basics: The Most Important Bottles to Have That Aren’t Base Spirits Picking your favorite spirits is easy. Figuring out what liqueurs, vermouths and other mixers to stock or skip at home gets more complicated.
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Bartender Basics: How to Cure Hiccups Like a Bartender Countless word-of-mouth hiccup remedies exist, and bartenders have tried them all. Here are three bar-tested hiccup cures that work.
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Bartender Basics: How to Rim a Glass (Properly) The thought of salt rims can bring to mind happy-hour margaritas pressed into sombrero-style trays. But there's a better way to rim a glass.
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Bartender Basics: Time to Spring Clean Your Bar Cart Nothing is certain in life but death, taxes and oxidation. Here's how to decide when you should throw out old liquor.