drinking: bartender etiquette for dummies
February 8, 2007 by Cash
A few months ago, my good friend Zach started bartending at an impossibly fashionable downtown lounge.
Believe you me, this has its perks for an alcohol aficionado like myself. Being treated like a VIP complete with priority order taking, comped drinks, and even the occasional post-last call partying is a dream come true.
I do my best to tip in a fashion befitting this honor.
Still, a few weeks ago Zach let me in on a little secret that made me aware of a huge mistake I’d been making all along.
My offense? Ordering a mojito. With its muddled mint leaves and several ingredients it’s one of a bartender’s most dreaded orders.
Fortunately for us, the lushy lads over at Liquorsnob.com have an article featuring three seperate lists to help improve your barside manners.
- Eight things you should never say to your bartender
- Seven things you should never catch your bartender doing
- Five drinks Bartenders hate to make
Thankfully, my offenses (I believe) have been limited to some crass drink orders (in addition to the Mojito, I occasionally fancy a Manhattan).
Good bye NY, hello Gin & Tonic.
What’s NY?
I should have typed NYC, as in “Manhattan”
Actually, since I always name my bourbon (the one and only Knob Creek, holla!) I should still be able to get away with ordering them on occasion.