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If there is one place that will test your perseverance it’s definitely Hollywood. In today’s world where everyone wants to be famous, the standards for becoming a celebrity are actually higher and it is hard to make ends meet solely from jumping from one audition to another – especially when you are starting a new career.

Auditions simply don’t pay the bills, right?

That’s why, it is not surprising that many celebrities were taking two, sometimes even three part-time jobs. The most common side-job that many celebrities seem to share is bartending.

Considering that it pays quite well in comparison to others and the hours can be quite flexible, bartending in Los Angeles or any other major city easily fits the needs financially to break into the glamorous Hollywood world.

Here is a list of celebrities who used to tend bar:

 

Brandon Routh

Known for playing Superman, Brandon Routh once worked as a bartender at a bowling alley in Los Angeles, where he occasionally served celebrities​​.

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Bruce Willis

Before becoming a famous actor, Bruce Willis worked as a bartender in New York City at bars like Kamikaze and Cafe Central during the early ’80s. He was renowned for keeping the patrons entertained all night​​.

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Dave Matthews

Before forming the Dave Matthews Band in 1991, Dave Matthews worked as a bartender at a pub called Millers in Charlottesville, Virginia. This job provided him with many life experiences and encounters with diverse people​​.

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Debbie Harry

Before her success with the band Blondie, Debbie Harry was a waitress and bartender at Max’s Kansas City, a legendary music venue in New York​​.

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Ellen DeGeneres

It is no secret that comedians don’t earn that much. At the beginning of her career, Ellen DeGeneres took several different jobs.

She used to wait tables, shuck oysters, painted houses, sold vacuum cleaners from door to door and even bartending!

But all of this paid off as she eventually found her way to stand-up and started building on her now-world-wide famous brand.

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Ellen Pompeo

Before the hit show Grey’s Anatomy took the spotlight, and before landing her famous Meredith role, Ellen Pompeo used to be quite the hustler!

According to her interview in Playboy magazine, Ellen used to bartend after she graduated high school, and apparently, she was better at hustling than making drinks.

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Jake Johnson

The actor from “New Girl” not only played a bartender on the show but also worked as a private bartender in real life​​.

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Jennifer Lynn Farley, AKA JWoww

Known from “Jersey Shore,” JWoww used to be a bartender before rising to fame on the show​​.

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Jon Hamm

Known for his role in “Mad Men,” Jon Hamm worked as a bartender and was popular among the patrons for his drink-mixing skills​​.

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Jon Stewart

Before The Daily Show became a worldwide comedy phenomenon, when Jon Stewart was still navigating through Hollywood, he used to work in City Gardens – a punk rock club located in New Jersey where bands like Nirvana and The Ramones ruled the scene.

Far from easy, Jon in his interview with Vulture recalled several occasions where things escalated and he found himself in a situation where bottles were flying, and he “ended up with the gun behind the bar”. Sure sounds like a Hollywood scene!

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Maria Bello

Before her acting career took off with roles like in “Coyote Ugly,” Maria Bello worked as a bartender, struggling to make ends meet in New York​​.

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Mark Cuban

Prior to owning the Mavericks and gaining fame as a businessman and investor on “Shark Tank,” Mark Cuban worked as a bartender​​.

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Mila Kunis

The actress known for “That 70’s Show” and “Bad Moms” also has experience as a bartender​​.

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Russell Crowe

In his early days while making his way in the theater, Russell Crowe had a role in The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

However, the check he received for it was not enough to cover his expenses, so he worked not only as a bartender but also as a fruit stocker.

He even used his musical skills on the streets of Australia and New Zealand just to make ends meet. Talk about devotion!

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Sandra Bullock

Oscar-winning actress Sandra Bullock used to bartend at the very beginning of her career.

When she finished her education from East Carolina University, and while she was doing her first auditions, Sandra used to bartend to support herself and pay the bills.

Hey if she can do it, so can you!

 

 

From A-list actors to chart-topping musicians, we’ve uncovered 21 celebrities who used to mix drinks and serve customers before they made it big.

Ready to see which of your favorite celebs used to pour pints and shake cocktails? Let’s dive in!

But before we begin…

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Below are 21 celebs who used to bartend

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Amy Poehler

Our hilarious Parks and Recreation star, Amy Poehler, worked as a bartender and waitress at an Irish pub in Chicago called The Ale House.

We bet she made people laugh with every drink she served! 🍻😄

 

 

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Bill Murray

This comedic legend used to bartend at a little joint called the Underground in Chicago. He even made a surprise appearance behind the bar at SXSW in 2010.

Just imagine Bill Murray serving you a drink! 😱

 

 

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Bruce Willis

Yippee-ki-yay! Our beloved action hero Bruce actually bartended at Kamikaze Club in NYC during the 80s, before landing his role in the TV series ‘Moonlighting’.

Imagine grabbing a drink from John McClane himself! 🍻

 

 

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Chris Pratt

Our very own Star-Lord worked as a bartender at the Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. in Maui, Hawaii.

He even lived in a van before his acting career took off! Talk about humble beginnings. 🚐🌴

 

 

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Cobie Smulders

Before becoming famous for her roles in How I Met Your Mother and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Cobie Smulders worked as a bartender to support herself while pursuing her acting career.

From mixing drinks to stealing our hearts, she’s definitely come a long way! 🌟🍹

 

 

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Danny DeVito

The hilarious Danny DeVito worked as a bartender before his acting career took off with the sitcom Taxi.

We’d love to share a drink with him at Paddy’s Pub! 🥃🍀

 

 

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Dave Grohl

Before becoming the frontman of the Foo Fighters and drummer for Nirvana, Dave Grohl worked as a bartender in Virginia.

He must have been rocking out while mixing drinks! 🎸🍺

 

 

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Ellen Pompeo

Before becoming the iconic Dr. Meredith Grey, Ellen worked as a bartender in NYC at the SoHo Kitchen and Bar.

No doubt, she was serving up some Grey-tinis! 🍸

 

 

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Gina Rodriguez

Before her breakout role in Jane the Virgin, Gina Rodriguez was a bartender at a seafood restaurant in Marina del Rey, California.

Talk about a star who knows how to mix things up! 🌟🍹

 

 

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Jeremy Renner

Before becoming the skilled archer Hawkeye in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Jeremy Renner worked as a bartender in LA.

No wonder he’s got such great aim! 🏹🍸

 

 

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Jon Stewart

Funnyman Jon Stewart worked at the punk-rock venue City Gardens in New Jersey, where he served up drinks and laughs.

No wonder he can handle any crowd! 😂

 

 

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Kathy Bates

The versatile and talented actress Kathy Bates bartended in her early years before her breakthrough role in Misery.

We can only imagine the stories she could tell from behind the bar! 🎭🥃

 

 

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Kiefer Sutherland

The 24 star, Kiefer Sutherland, worked as a bartender in the 1980s before his acting career skyrocketed.

Serving up drinks and saving the world? Now that’s multitasking! 🍹⏰

 

 

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Lucy Liu

The Charlie’s Angels star and Elementary actress, Lucy Liu, worked as a bartender in NYC while attending NYU.

Talk about an angelic mixologist! 👼🍹

 

 

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NeNe Leakes

Before becoming a reality TV star on The Real Housewives of Atlanta, NeNe Leakes worked as a bartender in Georgia.

Her strong personality must have been perfect for keeping rowdy bar patrons in check! 💁‍♀️🍸

 

 

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Nicki Minaj

The talented rapper and singer Nicki Minaj worked as a waitress and bartender at Red Lobster before making it big in the music industry.

Can you imagine her serving up seafood and sass? 🦞🎶

 

 

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Rachel McAdams

Before winning our hearts in The Notebook, Rachel bartended at a sports bar in Toronto called the Real Sports Bar & Grill.

She’s got the perfect mix of beauty and brawn, huh? 💪🌟

 

 

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Russell Crowe

The Gladiator himself, Russell Crowe, used to work as a bartender in Australia before conquering Hollywood.

Imagine him serving drinks with that intense gaze! 😍

 

 

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Sandra Bullock

America’s sweetheart was a mixologist in her early days!

She even owned a restaurant in Texas called Bess Bistro, where she occasionally got behind the bar.

So cool, right? 😍

 

 

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Stanley Tucci

This multi-talented actor not only bartended in NYC, but he also co-wrote a cookbook called The Tucci Cookbook.

Is there anything he can’t do?! 🍴📖

 

 

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Tom Cruise

Our fave Top Gun heartthrob worked as a bartender while attending school in NYC.

He must’ve learned a thing or two, because he later nailed his role in the movie Cocktail! 🎬🍹

 

 

 

Famous Mixologists

Now let’s expand the list with some famous mixologists who have made a name for themselves in the world of bartending and cocktail creation.

These talented individuals have become celebrities in their own right, thanks to their innovative concoctions and unique bartending skills.

• Dale DeGroff: Known as King Cocktail, Dale DeGroff is a renowned bartender and mixologist who has been credited with reviving the art of classic cocktails. He has written several books on the subject and has won numerous awards.
• Tony Conigliaro: This award-winning mixologist has been at the forefront of the modern cocktail scene, known for his innovative and experimental approach to drinks. He has several bars in London, including 69 Colebrooke Row and Bar Termini.
• Julie Reiner: A highly respected mixologist and bar owner, Julie Reiner is known for her work at famous NYC bars like Clover Club and Flatiron Lounge. She has been recognized for her contributions to the cocktail world and has authored a book, The Craft Cocktail Party.
• Jim Meehan: An influential bartender, mixologist, and author, Jim Meehan is best known for his work at PDT (Please Don’t Tell) in New York City. He has also written the popular book Meehan’s Bartender Manual.
• Charlotte Voisey: An accomplished mixologist and spirits educator, Charlotte Voisey has traveled the world showcasing her cocktail expertise. She has won numerous awards and has been a regular on the TV show Bar Rescue.

 

 

Famous Flair Bartenders

Flair bartending, which involves juggling, flipping, and performing tricks with bar tools and bottles, has produced its own set of celebrities.

Here are the most famous flair bartenders known for their incredible skills and showmanship:

• Nicolas Saint-Jean: Hailing from France, Nicolas Saint-Jean is a highly skilled flair bartender who has won multiple world championships, including the World Flair Association (WFA) Grand Slam. His energetic performances and dazzling tricks have made him a standout in the flair bartending community.
• Ken Hall: Ken Hall is a world-renowned flair bartender who has won numerous titles, including the Legends of Bartending World Championship. He has also performed his impressive flair bartending routines on television shows like The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
• Rodrigo Delpech: This Argentinian flair bartender has multiple world championships under his belt, making him one of the most decorated flair bartenders in the world. Rodrigo Delpech’s incredible skills and entertaining performances have earned him a loyal following.
• Christian Delpech: Christian Delpech, Rodrigo’s brother, is another highly successful flair bartender. With multiple world championship titles to his name, Christian has become a highly respected figure in the flair bartending community.
• Marek Posluszny: As a Polish flair bartender, Marek Posluszny has made a name for himself in the world of flair bartending with his visually stunning routines and exceptional technical skills. He has competed in and won numerous competitions, including the Roadhouse World Flair competition.

 

 

Are you the next celebrity bartender?

These stories remind us that even the biggest stars had to start somewhere, and that perseverance and hard work can pay off in the end.

Who knows? The next time you grab a drink at your local bar, you might just be served by a future superstar! 🌟🍹

 

Which cocktails are the most popular in 2023? Which classic cocktails are timeless?

Some of these famous cocktails have been popular for generations and continue to be favorites around the world, gaining popularity from movies and pop culture.

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Now we can continue on with our regularly scheduled cocktail hour.

 

Here are 18 Cocktails Every Bartender Should Know

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Margarita

A Margarita is a cocktail consisting of Tequila, Orange Liqueur, and Lime Juice often served with Salt on the rim of the glass. The drink is served shaken with ice, blended with ice, or without ice.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. tequila
• 1 oz. lime juice
• 1/2 oz. triple sec
• Salt for rimming
• Lime wedge for garnish
• Ice

Drinkware: Rocks glass

Preparation:

1. Rim a rocks glass with salt by rubbing a lime wedge around the rim and dipping it in salt.
2. Fill the glass with ice.
3. In a shaker, add tequila, lime juice, triple sec, and ice.
4. Shake the mixture well and strain it over the ice in the glass.

Served: On the rocks

Garnish: Lime wedge

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Martini

The Martini is a cocktail made with Gin and Vermouth and garnished with an Olive or a Lemon Twist. Over the years, the Martini has become one of the best-known mixed alcoholic beverages. H. L. Mencken called the Martini “the only American invention as perfect as the sonnet”.

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 oz. gin or vodka
• 1/2 oz. dry vermouth
• Ice
• Olives or lemon twist for garnish

Drinkware: Chilled martini glass

Preparation:

1. Fill a mixing glass with ice and add the gin or vodka and dry vermouth.
2. Stir the mixture well until it’s chilled and diluted.
3. Strain the mixture into a chilled martini glass.

Served: Up, without ice

Garnish: Olives or a lemon twist

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Moscow Mule

A Moscow Mule is a cocktail made with Vodka, Ginger Beer, and Lime Juice, garnished with a Lime Slice or Lime Wedge. The Moscow Mule is popularly served in a Copper Mug, which takes on the cold temperature of the liquid.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. vodka
• 1/2 oz. lime juice
• 4 oz. ginger beer
• Lime wedge for garnish
• Ice

Drinkware: Copper mug

Preparation:

1. Fill a copper mug with ice.
2. Add vodka and lime juice to the mug.
3. Top off the mug with ginger beer.

Served: On the rocks

Garnish: Lime wedge

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Gin & Tonic

A Gin & Tonic is a highball cocktail made with Gin and Tonic Water poured over a large amount of ice. The ratio of Gin to Tonic varies according to taste, strength of the Gin and other drink mixers being added, with most recipes calling for a ratio between 1:1 to 1:3.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. gin
• 4-6 oz. tonic water
• Lime wedge for garnish
• Ice

Drinkware: Highball glass

Preparation:

1. Fill a highball glass with ice.
2. Add the gin to the glass.
3. Top with tonic water.
4. Stir well.

Served: On the rocks

Garnish: Lime wedge

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Manhattan

A Manhattan is a cocktail made with Whisky, Sweet Vermouth, and Bitters. While rye is the traditional Whisky of choice, other commonly used whiskies include Canadian Whisky, Bourbon, blended Whisky, and Tennessee Whisky.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. rye whiskey
• 1 oz. sweet vermouth
• 2 dashes of bitters
• Maraschino cherry for garnish
• Ice

Drinkware: Chilled cocktail glass

Preparation:

1. Fill a mixing glass with ice and add the rye whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters.
2. Stir the mixture well until it’s chilled and diluted.
3. Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.

Served: Up, without ice

Garnish: Maraschino cherry

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Long Island Iced Tea

A Long Island Iced Tea is a type of alcoholic mixed drink typically made with Vodka, Tequila, Light Rum, Triple Sec, Gin, and a splash of Cola, which gives the drink the same amber hue as its namesake. A popular version mixes equal parts Vodka, Gin, Rum, Triple Sec, with ​1 1/2 parts Sour Mix and a splash of Cola.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 oz. vodka
• 1/2 oz. gin
• 1/2 oz. rum
• 1/2 oz. tequila
• 1/2 oz. triple sec
• 1 oz. sour mix
• Cola
• Lemon wedge for garnish
• Ice

Drinkware: Highball glass

Preparation:

1. Fill a highball glass with ice.
2. Add all of the liquors and the sour mix to the glass.
3. Top with cola.
4. Stir well.

Served: On the rocks

Garnish: Lemon wedge

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Old Fashioned

The Old Fashioned is a cocktail made by muddling Sugar with Angostura Bitters, adding Whisky or, less commonly, Brandy, and garnishing with a Citrus Rind Twist. It is traditionally served in an Old Fashioned Glass, which predated the cocktail.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. whiskey (bourbon or rye)
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 2 dashes of bitters
• Orange or lemon twist
• Ice

Drinkware: Old Fashioned glass

Preparation:

1. In an Old Fashioned glass, add the sugar, bitters, and a splash of water.
2. Use a muddler or the back of a spoon to dissolve the sugar and mix everything together.
3. Add a large ice cube to the glass and pour in the whiskey.
4. Stir until the drink is chilled.

Served: Neat, without ice

Garnish: Orange or lemon twist

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Whiskey Sour

The Whiskey Sour is a mixed drink containing Whiskey, Lemon Juice, Sugar, and optionally, a dash of Egg Whites. With the Egg Whites, it is sometimes called a Boston Sour. With a few bar spoons of full-bodied Red Wine floated on top, it is often referred to as a New York Sour.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. whiskey
• 3/4 oz. lemon juice
• 1/2 oz. simple syrup
• Cherry and/or orange slice for garnish
• Ice

Drinkware: Rocks glass

Preparation:

1. Fill a shaker with ice and add the whiskey, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
2. Shake well.
3. Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with ice.

Served: On the rocks

Garnish: Cherry and/or orange slice

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White Russian

A White Russian is a cocktail made with Vodka, Coffee Liqueur and Cream served with ice in an Old Fashioned Glass. Often Milk or Half & Half will be used as an alternative to Cream.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. vodka
• 1 oz. Kahlúa or other coffee liqueur
• 1 oz. heavy cream or half-and-half
• Ice

Drinkware: Rocks glass

Preparation:

1. Fill a rocks glass with ice.
2. Add the vodka and Kahlúa to the glass.
3. Top with heavy cream or half-and-half.

Served: On the rocks

Garnish: None

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Mojito

Mojito is a traditional Cuban Highball. Traditionally, a Mojito is a cocktail that consists of five ingredients: White Rum, Sugar, Lime Juice, Soda Water, and Mint. Its combination of sweetness, citrus, and herbaceous mint flavors is intended to complement the Rum, and has made the Mojito a popular summer drink.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. white rum
• 3/4 oz. lime juice
• 1 oz. simple syrup
• 8-10 fresh mint leaves
• Club soda
• Lime wedge and/or mint sprig for garnish
• Ice

Drinkware: Highball glass

Preparation:

1. In a shaker, muddle the mint leaves with the lime juice and simple syrup.
2. Add the rum and ice to the shaker and shake well.
3. Strain the mixture into a highball glass filled with ice.
4. Top with club soda.

Served: On the rocks

Garnish: Lime wedge and/or mint sprig

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Cosmopolitan

A Cosmopolitan, also known as a Cosmo, is a cocktail made with Vodka, Triple Sec, Cranberry Juice, and freshly squeezed or sweetened Lime Juice.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. vodka
• 1 oz. cranberry juice
• 1/2 oz. triple sec
• 1/2 oz. lime juice
• Lime wedge for garnish
• Ice

Drinkware: Chilled cocktail glass

Preparation:

1. Fill a shaker with ice and add vodka, cranberry juice, triple sec, and lime juice.
2. Shake the mixture well and strain it into a chilled cocktail glass.

Served: Up, without ice

Garnish: Lime wedge

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Sidecar

The Sidecar is a cocktail traditionally made with Cognac, Orange Liqueur and Lemon Juice. In its ingredients, the drink is perhaps most closely related to the older Brandy Crusta, which differs both in presentation and in proportions of its components.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. cognac
• 3/4 oz. triple sec
• 3/4 oz. lemon juice
• Sugar for rimming
• Lemon twist for garnish
• Ice

Drinkware: Chilled cocktail glass

Preparation:

1. Rim a chilled cocktail glass with sugar.
2. Fill a shaker with ice and add the cognac, triple sec, and lemon juice.
3. Shake the mixture well and strain it into the glass.

Served: Up, without ice

Garnish: Lemon twist

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Gimlet

The Gimlet is a cocktail typically made of 2 parts Gin and 1 part Lime Juice. A 1928 description of the drink was “gin, and a spot of lime”. The description in the 1953 Raymond Chandler novel The Long Goodbye stated that “a real gimlet is half gin and half Rose’s lime juice and nothing else.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. gin
• 3/4 oz. lime juice
• 1/2 oz. simple syrup
• Lime wedge for garnish
• Ice

Drinkware: Chilled cocktail glass

Preparation:

1. Fill a shaker with ice and add the gin, lime juice, and simple syrup.
2. Shake the mixture well and strain it into a chilled cocktail glass.

Served: Up, without ice

Garnish: Lime wedge

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Piña Colada

The Piña Colada is a sweet cocktail made with Rum, Cream of Coconut or Coconut Milk, and Pineapple Juice, usually served blended or shaken with ice. It may be garnished with either a Pineapple Wedge, Maraschino Cherry, or both.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. white rum
• 2 oz. pineapple juice
• 2 oz. coconut cream or coconut milk
• Pineapple wedge and/or cherry for garnish
• Ice

Drinkware: Hurricane glass

Preparation:

1. Fill a blender with ice and add the rum, pineapple juice, and coconut cream or milk.
2. Blend until the mixture is smooth.
3. Pour the mixture into a hurricane glass.

Served: Blended with ice

Garnish: Pineapple wedge and/or cherry

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Bloody Mary

A Bloody Mary is a cocktail containing Vodka, Tomato Juice, and other spices and flavorings including Worcestershire Sauce, Tabasco Sauce, Garlic, Horseradish, Celery, Olives, Salt, Black Pepper, Lemon Juice, Lime Juice and/or celery salt.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. vodka
• 4 oz. tomato juice
• 1/2 oz. lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 2 dashes of Tabasco sauce
• Pinch of salt and black pepper
• Celery stalk and/or other garnishes (olives, pickles, shrimp, etc.)
• Ice

Drinkware: Highball glass

Preparation:

1. Rim a highball glass with celery salt by rubbing a lemon wedge around the rim and dipping it in celery salt.
2. Fill the glass with ice.
3. Add vodka, tomato juice, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, salt, and black pepper to a shaker with ice.
4. Shake the mixture well and strain it into the glass.

Served: On the rocks

Garnish: Celery stalk and/or other garnishes

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Tom Collins

The Tom Collins is a cocktail made from Gin, Lemon Juice, Sugar, and Carbonated Water. First memorialized in writing in 1876 by Jerry Thomas, “the father of American mixology”, this “Gin and Sparkling Lemonade” drink is typically served in a Collins Glass over ice.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. gin
• 1 oz. lemon juice
• 1/2 oz. simple syrup
• Club soda
• Lemon wedge and/or cherry for garnish
• Ice

Drinkware: Collins glass

Preparation:

1. Fill a Collins glass with ice.
2. In a shaker, add gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup.
3. Shake the mixture well and strain it into the glass.
4. Top with club soda.

Served: On the rocks

Garnish: Lemon wedge and/or cherry

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Irish Coffee

Irish Coffee is a cocktail consisting of Hot Coffee, Irish Whisky, and Sugar, stirred and topped with Cream.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. Irish whiskey
• 1 oz. simple syrup
• 6 oz. hot coffee
• Heavy cream or whipped cream
• Cinnamon or nutmeg for garnish

Drinkware: Irish coffee glass

Preparation:

1. In an Irish coffee glass, add whiskey and simple syrup.
2. Fill the glass with hot coffee.
3. Top with heavy cream or whipped cream.
4. Sprinkle with cinnamon or nutmeg.

Served: Hot

Garnish: Cinnamon or nutmeg

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Appletini

An Appletini is an Apple Martini cocktail containing Vodka and one or more of Apple Juice, Apple Cider, Apple Liqueur, or Apple Brandy. This drink, originally called an Adam’s Apple Martini because the bartender who created it was named Adam, was created in 1996 at Lola’s West Hollywood restaurant.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. vodka
• 1 oz. sour apple schnapps
• Splash of lemon juice
• Apple slice or cherry for garnish
• Ice

Drinkware: Chilled cocktail glass

Preparation:

1. Fill a shaker with ice and add vodka, sour apple schnapps, and lemon juice.
2. Shake the mixture well and strain it into a chilled cocktail glass.

Served: Up, without ice

Garnish: Apple slice or cherry

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