Message 23059 of 39188 in General Discussion

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> this is no new years res crappola, i've been at a grind lately as the 
> bar manager and have needed something to keep positive about.  i've 
> been on something of a classic cocktail bender as of late, sidecars, 
> 3:1 gin martini's, negronis, rusty nails and i've been trying "weird" 
> ones like queneau's white lady which i really liked but it frightens 
> most people off with the egg white.  Now instead of turning up my 
> nose at alot of cocktails, i'll have one after work so i can round 
> out my knowledge of cocktails.  History and why certain ingredients 
> work together has also caught my interest going into my 6th year 
> bartending.
> 
> in short, what are you doing to keep your job fresh and interesting?  
> what are your goals for the year? money? sex? knowledge? skill? 
> glory?
> 
> thanks in advance, chuckd

Depending on where I find myself in the world, I wouldn't mind finding a more 
experienced tender to work under and learn from. There's only so much 
self-education you can do without a heavy hand to smack you twice when you go 
wrong.

That, and get back to London so I can visit Dusk on a day that ISN'T Sunday. 
:'(

Adam