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10 Things You Need to Know Before Becoming a Bartender
For the past three years I've had a part time job as a bartender to get me through university. This summer I'm about to graduate, which means leaving the bar work behind me for a full time job. I wanted to look back on the past three years and think about what advice I would give to past me to save myself (and you) some aggro. So I've compiled a list of 10 things you should know about bar tending based on my own experiences on the front line.
By Nathaniel Corns7 years ago in Proof
Reason First: Should Tiger Woods Be Blamed for a Drunken Driver's Death?
Fresh from sporting a green jacket at the Masters Tournament, and receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Tiger Woods has found himself in yet another legal battle. This time, it involves an associate of the famed golfer who died in a car wreck due to his alcohol intoxication. The parents of the deceased driver seek a lawsuit restitution stating that Woods is culpable for the events which took place at his Juniper, FL restaurant, named The Woods.
By Skyler Saunders7 years ago in Proof
Martini Making Guide
Some martinis can cost $10 just for one! As university students, we can’t always afford buying drinks. But you could have a martini night with your friends. Depending on how many people and how much alcohol you buy (splitting the cost of course!), you could make a few fun nights out of one purchase. Even if you don’t have martini glasses or bar tools, you can still make your own martinis. So here’s a guide to mixing the perfect martini and a few recipes to try out this Wednesday “hump day” evening or the weekend!
By Johnnie McArdle7 years ago in Proof
How to Drink But Not Get Drunk
1. Drink that water, eat that meal. The one thing many people don’t realize is that when they sit down to a meal at which they’ll be drinking wine, by balancing the amount of food with the alcohol intake, this will help to slow the effects the alcohol will have on your body. Also, while you are enjoying your delicious food grilling chicken breast, chicken taco salad, chicken caesar salad recipe your hands will keep busy, and you’ll be lifting that wine glass a lot less. Also a good idea is to have water available, or perhaps some soft drinks. Often water is a good idea to have along with a meal, because it will fill you up, and not affect you in any way. Remember that if you do not wish to drink alcohol with your meal, you have a choice, and if you wish you don’t have to let others know you are abstaining from drinking. So always consider beforehand what you’ll drink with your meal, how much, you'll and still be able to enjoy all the delicious food.
By Alyssa Day7 years ago in Proof
10 Portable Bar Kits You Need to Have for Your Next Vacation
Who says you can't enjoy a handmade cocktail on the go? Who says you have to pay $15 for a watered down adult beverage on vacation? No one, that's who! Thanks to these hella cool portable bar kits, there is no need to sacrifice taste, quality, and money just because you are traveling. Now you can take everything you need to make a custom drink right alongside the rest of your luggage.
By Jus L'amore7 years ago in Proof
The Last Few Beers
Beer, the drink we never get tired of drinking or talking about. At least that's me. One of my favorite things about beer is the variety that is available out there. Since I started working at Zed's Beer (one of New Jersey's most awesome breweries), I've gotten a lot more adventurous in my beer drinking.
By Matthew Maratea7 years ago in Proof
Greene King IPA Review
IPA, Greene King, Bury St Edmunds: When Greene King IPA won Champion Beer at the Great British Beer Festival, the crowd booed louder than they cheered for any other prize winner*. Evidently this 3.6 percent bitter is not particularly favourable with the so-called professionals. The drinkers, alternatively, love it: this IPA is the fastest selling cask beer in the UK; being the official beer of England Rugby, the recent Six Nations tournament has only served to push its sales further still*2.
By Joe Southwood7 years ago in Proof
The 10 Oldest Drinking Traditions in the World
No one knows exactly when for sure, but seemingly since the dawn of time, people have found ways to get the party started. Drinking was more than just a means to numb the ever-present pain that is directly related to human existence, it was a way to share that pain with other people in a way that pulled a veil over the harsh realities of life at the time. Practices like this evolved over the course of centuries, becoming staples in societal practices to help celebrate, mourn, show reverence, and distinguish classes of people from others. These traditions, as many a sociologist might call them, have permeated the tale of humankind in many exciting ways, allowing people of today's day and age the ability to share with our ancestors something as pure and unadulterated as getting turnt. Unfortunately though, many an inebriated young person has raised their glass to cheer, but few have wondered why or how to do so properly. Thankfully for seasoned professionals like me (sorry, Mom), I have gotten drunk plenty of times and contemplated many a thing, including where and when this tradition came to be. Through my research, I have uncovered the oldest drinking traditions in the world, and intend to share with you what ancestral knowledge can be found at the bottom of the bottle (in no particular order whatsoever).
By Ryan Whitaker7 years ago in Proof
Distiller Extraordinaire Dave Pickerell
When I sat down with Dave Pickerell at Bourbon and Beyond in Louisville, I had no idea it would be one of his final interviews. The 62-year-old had been frequently called the one of the founding fathers of craft distilling, partially for his involvement in recreating George Washington’s whiskey, but mostly for his masterful skills with spirits.
By Marcia Frost7 years ago in Proof
