Wine for Beginners: an Easy Explanation of a Difficult Subject

If you have ever seen any of the cinematic masterpieces, you know that wine is one of those things in life that can give you the impeccable sensation of class, elegance, and luxury all in one. Picture an amorous meeting of two lovers, a retro scene in one of the Parisian cafes, or a delicious […]
5 Sexy Drinks to Set the Mood From Start to Finish (+ Ultimate Directory of Aphrodisiac Cocktails)

Give yourself the best odds of wooing the object of your affection. We consulted with a naturopathic doctor to find out which ingredients you can use in your sexy drinks to most effectively boost libido, desire, and sexual function.
Bar And Restaurant Upselling Calculator

“Why Does Upselling Matter?“ Sometimes it can be hard to get buy-in from your team when they’re only thinking about upselling for a couple extra dollars here and there. Use this calculator to ignite the spark of possibility with an effective upselling strategy for your team and for your business. Want to improve your upselling […]
Secrets To Cutting Someone Off At Your Establishment (Part 1 of 2)

A 2-part framework designed to build your awareness around what may arise, and a mental toolkit to gracefully handle any situation Cutting someone off is one of the most difficult things you will have to do as a bartender, server, or manager. Between the US and Canada alone, 15.8 million people have Alcohol Use […]
A Chat With Dead Rabbit’s Sam Casuga on Her Journey to One of the Best Bars in the World

Sam Casuga has worked at some of the best bars in Canada, and is currently a senior bartender at Dead Rabbit in New York City and a brand-ambassador for Chareau Aloe Liqueur. She’s a testament that you can have a long, wholesome, and fulfilling career in this industry, and she lets us in on some […]
Dehydrated Cocktail Garnish Is Saving Time, Money – and the Planet

7 reasons why dehydrated garnishes are awesome for your bar Weâre always looking for better ways of doing things. Dehydrated garnishes one of those small steps we can take that have a big impact over time. Every step we can take – no matter how small – to make things simpler, more efficient, more beautiful, […]
Bartending School: Should You Sign Up?

Before you decide whether bartending school is for you, ask yourself these important questions. If youâre researching bartending schools, youâll likely find that there are a lot of opinions out there about whether or not they are worthwhile. Here are 3 great articles that most soundly make the argument to not go: Bartending […]
The Hidden Benefits of Cocktail Making Classes

9 reasons why cocktail making classes will give you more confidence, boost your social skills, and help you become a culinary genius Simply put, cocktail making classes will help you make better drinks, and thereâs no question that the ability to make a great drink is a seductive quality. Look no further than the likes […]
How to Become a Bartender that Any Bar in the World Will Hire (+ Free Script for Job Applicants)

Wondering how to become a bartender that anyone will want to hire? Simple. Develop the attitude that the best of the best will always want on their team If you read our recent article on how to get a bartending job, you probably noticed that all 3 of the bar managers we interviewed unanimously said […]
The Holy Trinity of Bartender Terms: Nimbleâs Simple Framework For Knowing Your Bar Lingo

One of the biggest challenges a new (heck, any) bartender faces is understanding different spirits- and being able to communicate them effectively to a guest. Sounding like you know what youâre talking about is an important part of being a pro, and itâs our job to educate guests to a point where they ACTUALLY understand […]