Case Study: Jack Migué (Nimble Bar School, 2020)
Bartender Jack MiguĂ©’s journey from “feeling lost” to “one of the most satisfying feelings out there.”
4 Wine Pricing Strategies You Should Know
When choosing what route you want to go with your wine pricing strategy, there will be many questions you want to ask yourself… How savvy are your guests about the pricing of your wines before mark up? Are you offering something rare and therefore able to add a mark up for obscurity? Do you have […]
The $300 Home Bar: A guide to the essential spirits you need to whip up the tastiest classics, get the best bang for your buck, and entertain like a boss
Antique bar cart…check. Silver plated serving tray…check. Eclectic vintage glassware & tools purchased from thrift or consignment…check. Environmentally friendly, low impact paper straws with colorful pineapple design…check. The second renaissance of the home bar is upon us as the rise of cocktail culture and itâs appeal are undeniably evident again. Letâs face it, making a […]
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 […]
Try This Fun Summer Campari Cocktail Recipe đ
Try this Campari cocktail recipe for something a little different (and highly potent) this summer. A mix of smoke, fruit, and bitter-beautiful Campari Continuing on the campari recipe train that Nate started last week, this week I’m sharing a cocktail recipe I came up with after playing with some odds and ends in my liquor […]
Campari Recipe Recreated From Taste (DIY)
If all roads lead to Rome (or Milan in this case)…this recipe is the ultimate easy shortcut; a 3 day experiment of palate and creativity to make my own Campari recipe. One of my all-time favorite things in life is the challenge of matching, or in todayâs lexicon âhackingâ flavours; either by my colleagues during […]
Empress Gin: 8 Things You Should Know
The story behind Empress 1908 Ginâs ingredients, colour change, taste, where it’s from, and our favourite cocktails One of the most strikingly coloured spirits you will find on liquor store shelves and back-bars around the world today is Empress 1908 Gin from Sidney, British Columbia. While most gin purists would scoff at a gin that […]
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 […]
