> hey all! i just graduated charlotte bartending school. I've never
> been good with memory or numbers. so when i go for an interview, what
> do i say if the person doing the interview asks what's in a drink,
> and im not sure? behind the bar, i use index cards with recipies in
> order to remember the drinks, and it helps. i'm sure after a while
> and some experience i wont need them, but in the meantime, i dont
> want to throw away an interview, just because i cant remember 1 of
> thousands of recipes. little help? thanks!
> -chris
> drumline01420[at]msn.com
Hey Chris,
I just finished a two-week course, too. I'm surprised that your school didn't
make you memorize the recipes. We were required to know about 150 drinks -
glassware, straw type, garnish, ingredients, etc. I think that you're going
to have to suck it up and start memorizing.