I'm 37, Male, College Degree in Business, Married with two kids in New Jersey. Spent the last 15 years working in an shrinking industry. I have decided to go back to school during the day to earn a degree in a different field where job prospects over the next decade will be in a higher demand. Looking for ways to bring in some money right now....(more after the jump).. [more inside]
posted by TwilightKid on Sep 16, 2009 - 4 answers

I'm looking for a good, downloadable, Bartenders/Mixed Drinks/Cocktail cheat sheet. Preferably free. [more inside]
posted by sexyrobot on Aug 21, 2009 - 9 answers

I've landed a trial shift at a pretty busy bar this coming Saturday night. I'm pretty comfortable with most kinds of hospitality work, whether front of house or behind the scenes, but I've never done quite this sort of thing before. What should I know before I go in? How should I gird my loins?
posted by nicolas léonard sadi carnot on Jul 2, 2009 - 15 answers

What is the name of this bizarre alcoholic drink mixture? Also, can you think of any other really vile mixes? Description provided inside. [more inside]
posted by alcoth on Mar 10, 2009 - 50 answers

I need advice on classy Irish drinks, hosting a whisky tasting and the proper way to make a Black & Tan without making a mess. [more inside]
posted by cior on Mar 9, 2009 - 32 answers

The Naked Nymph is s'posed to be a cocktail. I went looking for the recipe, and couldn't find it. Anyone ever heard of/had a Naked Nymph? Know what's in it?
posted by blue andrea on Jan 30, 2009 - 4 answers

Craft bartenders say that big ice melts more slowly than small ice. How is this possible? Treating the cocktail as a closed system, if you include an equal mass of ice, and the starting and ending temperatures are the same, wouldn't the same amount of heat be transferred into the ice, resulting in an equal quantity of melt? [more inside]
posted by fedward on Dec 31, 2008 - 44 answers

I am self-employed and my work schedule has been erratic as of recently. I am looking to supplement my income, and I was thinking about bartending. Is this a viable option here in NYC for a guy who has to go to bartending school first? And furthermore, can anyone recommend a good bartending school in the area?
posted by helios410 on Nov 8, 2008 - 10 answers

I am interested in doing some bartending this summer and fall. I worked in several restaurants before, but not as a bartender. What is it really like? [more inside]
posted by sixcolors on Jun 25, 2008 - 7 answers

How can I infuse bacon flavor into vodka? The product doesn't need to be vegan or kosher or anything special---just want to go into a kitchen and whip up some bacon-flavored vodka. [more inside]
posted by d. z. wang on Mar 29, 2008 - 20 answers

Okay, but what do you do if you haven't reported any income at all? [more inside]
posted by OrangeDrink on Feb 29, 2008 - 12 answers

I’m thinking of getting a second job at a bar or restaurant in the Bay Area, on top of a serious day job. Any tips on 1) places to apply and 2) how to survive working two jobs? [more inside]
posted by salvia on May 29, 2007 - 7 answers

What do I call this drink? I'm a pretty regular scotch and soda drinker, but was recently introduced to a new libation. My buddy ordered a scotch, ginger ale and bitters. It's good, but what is it called? [more inside]
posted by Telf on Apr 26, 2007 - 23 answers

Anyone who's ever worked in a bar... The science of pouring beer? How to master the "two-part pour"...without tipping the glass. [more inside]
posted by mjao on Feb 17, 2007 - 35 answers

Bartenders: What can I do to improve my pouring skills? [pour inside] [more inside]
posted by baphomet on Feb 2, 2007 - 8 answers

I am hosting a literary drinking game party tomorrow night and I need author-themed drinks! Can you suggest some? [more inside]
posted by jmprice on Jan 4, 2007 - 24 answers

Does anyone have a recipe for a Mango Vanilla Mojito? [more inside]
posted by aaronh on Jul 4, 2006 - 10 answers

Anyone know how to mix a cocktail called an "angry martini"? I ran across the reference in a movie, googled it, found more references but no recipes, checked DrinkBoy and Webtender, no luck.
posted by BitterOldPunk on Jan 31, 2006 - 13 answers

How do I get a bartender job? [more inside]
posted by tangelo on Nov 14, 2005 - 14 answers

I live in California. If I have a wedding reception at a hotel or restaurant and serve alcohol using the facility's bartenders and servers, who is responsible/legally liable if one of my guests gets into an accident - me, as the host of the event, or the hotel/restaurant who provided the servers and bartenders?
posted by echolalia67 on Mar 7, 2004 - 7 answers