#drinkspiration

[foghorn2leghorn]

Wasnt gonna drink tonight but I’m missing the Kid like a mf

[barsmarts]

“Be a bartender first” - Sean Kenyon

Some words of wisdom from Sean Kenyon, circa 2011, via Westword:

My father -- who, in fact, is a bartender -- used to say, “A title and a quarter will get you a pack of bubblegum." Gum is a bit more expensive now, but you get the point...

Let's talk about the most-often-used title, Mixologist. Created in the mid-1800s as a humorous reference to bartenders, it was meant to be tongue-in-cheek then -- but now is embraced as a "serious" title by many (too serious) bartenders world-wide. As evidenced by the many fancy titles that PWPDs (people who pour drinks) around the world use, it seems they want to distinguish themselves from the everyday bartender. Why?

Granted, I've been referred to as a mixologist many times. People, mostly writers, want to find a different way to refer to me so that I don't get lumped in with all the other types of bartenders -- nightclub drink slingers, dive and & neighborhood barkeeps, flair bartenders, etc. The problem is, I don't want to be separated from them. I have respect for what they all do, and have been there as well. Great club bartenders (watch Ben Vencil at Tavern Downtown) can efficiently serve hundreds of people in an hour and thousands per shift. A good dive or neighborhood bartender can remember drinks, take care of their guests and hold a conversation about anything. Flair bartenders entertain a crowd. I am proud to be lumped in with these groups....

So those of us who have worked hard to restore respect to our craft now need to embrace the term "bartender," rather than try to separate ourselves from the herd. We need to be part of the community. Rather than belittling our brethren who are not as learned or fortunate, we should spread the gospel: Hospitality (always first), fresh ingredients, quality spirits, proper technique.

Call yourself what you want, but be a bartender first.

Click here to read the full piece from Westword. 

[foghorn2leghorn]

Yes we are ALL on the Smirnoff and the Jack Daniel’s tonight ❤️‍🩹

[muddlealongblog]

The Boys

The Boys season 5 came out. What if I took a Superman and made it unsettling?

For context, my Superman cocktail is:

2 oz gin

.25 oz blue Curaçao

.25 oz lemon juice

.5 oz cherry brandy

Dash orange bitters

Shake, pour over a maraschino cherry.

Looking at my liquor cabinet, I find I am out of gin. This isn't too big a problem, except for color... Tequila should work, adds a bit of insult to Homelander's racist injury.

This cocktail is honestly just accessible enough to be survivable. Which is how I would describe The Boys property, to be honest. It's a rough watch. I would not drink two of these Homelanders.

.25 oz jalapeño simple syrup

.25 oz coffee liqueur, Mr. Black ideally, not Kahlua or anything too sweet.

.5 oz blue Curacao

.25 oz cherry heering

.5 oz lemon juice

2 oz tequila

Shake over ice, serve on rocks

[foghorn2leghorn]

Me and Smirnoff against the world

[handpaintedhome]

Refreshing and perfect for summer gatherings, this cucumber-infused gin and tonic pitcher cocktail is a delightful blend of crisp flavors.

Ingredients: 1 cucumber, thinly sliced. 1 cup gin. 1/2 cup fresh lime juice. 1/4 cup simple syrup. 1 liter tonic water. Ice cubes.

Instructions: In a pitcher, combine cucumber slices, gin, lime juice, and simple syrup. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld. Before serving, add tonic water and stir gently. Serve over ice cubes in glasses.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

Parker Oktoberfest

[trueheart79]

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[awildflowerspirit]

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