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Bartending Questions

I'd like this page to be a resource to those of you who have bartending questions or other related topics. If you have a question there is probably several other people out there that have the same one. So just fire one off and see what happens!

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Vodka To Vermouth Ratio  starstarstarstarstar
Q: When free pouring what is the count ratio vodka to vermouth???

A: Opinions may vary but I feel you only need the slightest amount of vermouth. A ...

What is this tool for?  starstarstarstarstar
Q: I love everything to do with bartending, have even taken a course. So when I found an old cocktail tool kit at a thrift store, I was ecstatic! Unfortunately,...

How to make a drink with infused pepper vodka?  starstarstarstarstar
Q: What kind of drink can you make with infused pepper vodka?

A: A Bloody Mary is a very common drink to substitute regular vodka with a pepper vodka ...

Martini Without Vermouth?  starstarstarstarstar
Q: Can I make a martini if I don't have vermouth?

A: Absolutely. Many people request their martini without vermouth. Feel free to refer to this page ...

Carol  Not rated yet
Q: If i order a double, do i get charged twice the price ?

A: Typically yes or at least one and a half times more. There are ways to strategize on your ...

Ording a drink before a shift  Not rated yet
Q: What is the rule on a bartender going into their place of work 45 mins early and ordering a pounder? I don't think it's right??

A: If I understand ...

How much liquor in a shot?  Not rated yet
Q: How much liquor in a shot?

A: Typically an ounce and a half.

Substitute for liquid margarita mixer  Not rated yet
Q: What could I substitute for 1/4 liquid margarita mixer?

A: A little sweet & sour mix and triple sec would probably do the trick. Also see some margarita ...

Gizmo  Not rated yet
Q: What's the difference between corn syrup and simple bar syrup?

A: This is a much more comprehensive answer to what's corn syrup than I could ever ...

Drink recipe  Not rated yet
Q: We saw a drink recipe on a tv show but cannot find it. The ingredients are cranberry vodka, Grenadine, Godiva Chocolate Vodka and cranberry juice. Can ...

Buckets of Beer, Angry Customer and House Policy  Not rated yet
Q: I am a bartender in California, last weekend a customer yelled at me for opening all the beer bottles in a bucket of beer. Now I have not gone to bartending ...

BIG ice cubes....  Not rated yet
Q: The big single ice cubes that you can ask for with a vodka...do they have any special name other than "big ice cube?"

A: Good question. I don't know ...

What is vermouth?  Not rated yet
Q: What is vermouth?

A: See the link below for a full, very detailed description, but it's basically variety of wine that some use to flavor a martini ...

Ice on my mustache  Not rated yet
Q: My wife and I like our Martinis as cold as possible, and small slivers of ice that don't melt quickly because drink is so cold. We like them shaken ...

Martini Modifiers  Not rated yet
Q: I am about to become a waiter and I know there are 3 questions to ask when someone orders a martini but I don't know what they are.. any help?

A:...

What's A Part?  Not rated yet
Q: What does the word part mean, (exp)3 parts Gin to 1 part Vermouth?

A: A 'part' when mixing cocktails refers to how much of an ingredient you use ...

How Much Booze To Pour?  Not rated yet
Q: Does one pour the same amount of alcohol into a mixed drink as they do a drink on the rocks. Example, if I pour 2 ounces of alcohol into an ordered ...

Mr. Murphy  Not rated yet
Q: What is a martini with an onion in it called?

A: A Gibson, more details here:

www.make-martinis-at-home.com/basicmartini.html

Making A Martini  Not rated yet
Q: Is this the correct way to make a martini:

1. Chill glass with ice, then empty glass
2. Pour in vermonth,empty
3. Then fill with gin,and put in ...

Hostess Without Proper Ingredient!  Not rated yet
Question:

I'm making Mint Juleps for company to go with my appetizers. I have already made the minted simple syrup for tomorrow's guests when I realized ...

What Is A POS?  Not rated yet
A POS simply stands for Point of Sale system. This is the computer like thing that you will see behind many bars as well as other retail operations to ...

The Ice In A Martini  Not rated yet
Question:

Is there a trick to getting the fine haze of ice in a martini?


Answer:

Good question. Some martini drinkers really like that ...

What To Ask When Someone Orders A Martini  Not rated yet
What questions should you ask someone regarding what type of martini they want?

Answer:

If someone orders a martini without providing any other ...