What are the drinks every bartender should know?

Question

I'm going to apply for a job as a bartender, and I'm not much of a drinker so I don't know many drink mixes. There are thousands of drinks online, obviously I can't remember all of those.

But what are the drinks I need to know if I want a job as a bartender?

Answer 1

bloody mary, strawberry daquari, margarita, pina colada, cubra libre, white russian, colorado bulldog, martini, manhattan, gimlet, gibson, mai tai, fuzzy navel, hairy navel, s*x on the beach, zombie,harvey wallbanger, grasshopper, hurricane,sloe gin fizz, you need to know all of these and have a few more in your arsenal. you need to be familiar with the terms on the rocks, up, neat, perfect, dry,with a twist, dirty, back (if someone orders a jack daniels with a water back it means they want a shot of jack and a glass of water on the side). if you can learn all of these things and be able to multi-task, then i don't see why you can't be a bartender

Answer 2

Long Island Iced Tea, Cosmopolitan, Rum and Coke, Jack and Coke, Screwdriver, Vodka and Cranberry, s*x on the Beach, Appletini, Bay Breeze, Fuzzy Navel, Bloody Mary, Gin and Tonic, Tequila Sunrise, White Russian, Daiquiris, Margaritas and different kind of shots names such as Alabama Slammer, Snakebite, Kamikaze, Buttery Nipple, Bl*wjob, Lemon Drop, Jello Shots, Tequila Rose...just to name a few. There are a lot of drinks, and the names can get confusing, but just try your best. Have you attended bartending school?

This site might be helpful too. Good luck!

http://cocktails.about.com/od/outontheto...

Answer 3

This is the best drink that always has to be sold at a bar and it is buttermilk. Add a little lemon and your on the go!

Answer 4

Okay, for a good start, I would suggest memorizing these top 25 drinks that are listed by Liquor Live:

http://www.liquorlive.com/cmsdisplay.php...

They are quite commonly ordered drinks. I know they are for me at least. Then, another link that I suggest is:

http://www.liquorlive.com/content.php?id...

That link is very helpful for mixing and measuring.

Good Luck, take it easy, and stay current on your drinks, remember, it is always nice to be able to suggest drinks based on the look, character... of the person.

Hope this helps you out!!

Answer 5

martini, manhattan, gimlet, cozmo....bloody mary if its a hotel bar, and if its a young kids bar know abunch of girl shots and drinks like that.  You cant remember all u'll learn as you go.  Just pretend you know what ur doing u'll figure it out in a week or two...