

I have rarely seen a book on bartending itself – unless you count “Bartending
for dummies” – I’m sure Robert (drinkboy) will have seen some, but I imagine
they are of the interesting rather than practical nature. I believe Cheryl
has an ebook coming out – but I let her talk about that
The main books I buy are usually cocktail books – and I have very few. The
only one I’m impressed with is Dale deGroff’s book, but then as always with
bartenders I have different ways of doing things.
I’m guessing you are just starting as a bartender or want to be one and want
to look like you know what you’re doing on day one – If so good on you.
However there is no better way to learn than to do it. Because books, no
matter how detailed, will not in my opinion compare to real life experience,
although they should provide reassurance. Go to lots of different bars, chat
to bar staff, find good bartenders and watch what they do. You will usually
find that they are efficient, always have their head up, be useful on the till
and be able to chat with customers. Its amazing what you can learn by just
watching. Most of all, be willing to open your mind. I always welcome new
ideas/discussions no matter how basic, as you can always learn from the
basics. You may have forgotten something the importance of some basics even
if you're experienced.
Anyway – if you do have any specifics, don’t be afraid to post – no one is
going to laugh at you and I imagine that 100’s of people are in the background
just reading and waiting for people to ask these questions.
darren
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