Message 19486 of 39188 in General Discussion

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> I noticed that the hits on that page are really high, so I've decided 
> to devote a little more time to it for all to benefit.

Good on you for noticing what works. Oddly, I couldn't get any results from 
googles reverse-link search, so I can't spot who or where you traffic is being 
pushed from.

I'm afraid that by expanding your list, you've actually made it much less 
useful. People that ask this question want a reply that fits on one page. Tell 
them they "should know" a hundred drinks right off the bat, when they only 
want the top 20, and they will look elsewhere.
By including the ranked qualifications (a good touch, I think) with the 
seldom-to-never made drinks, you have made the list into "Drinks a bartender 
should know OF"

It hurts to drop a few of the archetypes off, but "Why should I know it if I'm 
never going to make it?" is a valid question. (Validly answered here in the 
forum, but only at length)

I say trim it back down to cheat-sheet length, with appendices for bar styles 
or location.
You must know these 25, plus these 20 for a tiki bar, these 20 for a 
martini lounge, these 20 for a disco, these 20 for a frat party, these 20 to 
impress your friends with knowlege of the beginning of all things cocktail.

... just a thought.

I have low expectations of bartenders around here. Anyone even familiar with 
over a hundred would be regarded as a guru, if anyone ever came seeking the 
knowlege anyway... which they don't. Bitter, moi?

.dan.