Message 23069 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

-I'm gonna start remembering my regulars names rather than just what they 
drink.
-I'm gonna push old school drinks more than new school drinks.
-I'm gonna check out Dusk and Nidals new joint.
-I'm gonna make it up to Aquavitae at Albanach.
-I'm gonna try and order a drink from a few of the UK webtenders.
-I'm gonna aquire a bottle of Noilly praat Amber.
-I'm gonna track down some Reagans orange bitters.
-I'm gonna make some bitters and a decent drink that uses them.
-I'm gonna hit the books  a lil harder, knowledge is power.
-I'm gonna remember some other stuff to add to this list!
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"Manners maketh the man, Bourbon, vermouth and bitters maketh the Manhattan"