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How to Become a Bartender in 2021 (even if you have no skills, knowledge, or experience)

Learning how to become a bartender (even with no experience) isn’t as challenging as it sounds. In this guide, we’re breaking down our step-by-step process for becoming a bartender—backed by our own decades of experience and through interviews with 3 successful bar managers. We’re covering everything from building your bartending skills, to establishing the right relationships, how to get a bartending job and more.

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

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

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Case Study: How To Win A Cocktail Competition

Cocktail Competitions can catapult your development as a bartender, but they can be tricky to prepare for. Nimble Bar Co alumni Brian Chapman breaks down

How To Craft Your Own Tonic Syrup (Recipe + How To)

Sure you could buy craft tonic water. But know what’s cooler, cheaper, and lasts longer? This unique and elegant tonic syrup recipe (that shines with more premium, finessed gins) 👇

Try This Fun Summer Campari Cocktail Recipe 🍉

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

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

How to Make Your Own Bitters: The Art of Tincturing & Blending

Learning how to make your own bitters is actually pretty easy. Here’s a simple method to make your own proprietary bitters (DIY) An excellent cocktail

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Mastery Begins With the Basics

While bartending is about so much more than just the drinks, a professional takes the time to master the basics. In The Five you’ll learn cocktail DNA, the 5 most important classic cocktails, and how you can come up with your own creations on the fly.