Post #368899 by Haole'akamai on Mon, Mar 24, 2008 9:05 AM

From watching the master bartenders at FI on the weekends, I have learned this:

(Just like cheeky said) know your station. Be able to grab the right bottles without looking for them.

(Just like C & A said) know your menu. Be able to measure out at least two (or more, if possible)different drinks at once, combining pours for common ingredients.

Get a Quick-Blend. When you're seriously pinched for time, it'll do instead to shaking (for most drinks).

Have a fabulous barback. S/He should be able to keep you in spirits, juices, ice,glasses, etc. without you having to ask.

By using these principles, the bartenders at FI could make a(n accurate) Coronado Luau Special in under a minute.

Always know that it's a show. (note: I don't mean flairtend - I'm not talking about taking time away from the drinks!!) If you give a little star quality and be jovial, looking like you're having a good time, people will be willing to give a little more (more time for you to make their drinks and more cash in the form of tips - that is, if you're serving quality cocktails).

So have fun, do good work, and try to find joy in it. :)