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Alabama Slammer
What is an Alabama Slammer? The Alabama Slammer is not a jail in the south, it is an cocktail invented at the University of Alabama way back in 1975. Also known as a the
Wine Terminology
Below is a section of wine specific descriptors that we have kept in the back of our textbook for years now. Wine terminology can be very specific, and at times
Wine Terminology Part 2
A wine may have strong earthy or musty notes depending on when and where it was grown. We have the middle part of our extensive list of terms commonly used
Wine Terminology Part 3
Wine is complex, and truly needs to be appreciated with both your senses of smell and taste. Have a read through the last of our wine terminology section to understand
Bartending Terminology
Bartending Terminology Below is a bit of the lingo developed over the years by bartenders, and frequent imbibers of fancy cocktails. These days your typical customer will be more apt
Bartending School Needs to be Hands-On
Do Youtube Videos Qualify You to Cut Hair? “Can I learn to bartend taking an online bartending course?“ This is a question that comes up quite often from those looking to
The Classic Martini
The History of the Classic Martini The true origin of the martini is draped in mystery! There are differing arguments as to who was the first to create the Classic Martini. Many
Bourbon and Water
Bourbon and Water has been around since the beginning of Bourbon Whisky, going all the way back to the early 1800′s. You can imagine those initial high proof spirits may
Añejo Highball
History Of The Añejo Highball: Not every bartender will know the Añejo Highball. This rum and ginger beer cocktail one of the greatest new cocktails that could almost be considered a modern classic. A
Amarosa Cocktail
History Of The Amarosa Cocktail The Amarosa Cocktail was invented in the 1930′s by H. Losappio. This gin-based cocktail is a bitter and complicated cocktail, created during in a part of the world
Irish Spring Cocktail
The Irish Spring cocktail is nothing related to that overly fragrant soap. We don’t expect you to be bathing in this cocktail, however after a few too many it is
Beer Cocktail
Really, a beer cocktail? Beer can have a few modifications done to it as well. We know there are a pile of different beers out there, but sometimes your guests
