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The Last Word Cocktail: Simple. Refreshing. Herbaceous.

The Last Word cocktail is the signature herbaceous and refreshing tipple in the modern bartender’s lexicon. Learn everything about it here.

Case Study: Jack Migué (Nimble Bar School, 2020)

Bartender Jack Migué’s journey from “feeling lost” to “one of the most satisfying feelings out there.”

Case Study: Meet Bartender Harry Tham

One of the things we love most about bartending is that it can change someone’s life pretty fast — from a significant bump in income to suddenly meeting tons of

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

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 pineapple design…check. The second renaissance

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,

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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 his process for winning the

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We help bars and bartenders reach new levels of performance through workshops, training, consulting, and the Nimble Bartending School.

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.