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: 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: Do You Really Need a Garnish? Garnishes can elevate a drink or be a messy waste of time. Learn three types of cocktail garnish, and when to employ each.
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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.
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Bartender Basics: How to Float or Layer a Cocktail From syrupy shooters to respected classics like the New York Sour, layers and floats can be used in cocktails to great effect. Here's how.