On Tuesday September, 26, tens of thousands of hospitality workers gathered together at the University of Nevada in Las Vegas to announce the authorization of a strike. Of the 53,000 hospitality workers in The Culinary and Bartenders Unions, over 95% voted to give union leadership the authority to call for a strike at 22 casino resorts and properties on the Las Vegas Strip. The Union has yet to give a deadline for a strike, as it continues to negotiate with the casinos, but stated they are ready if a deal cannot be reached. The Union is seeking new five-year contracts on behalf of culinary wor ..read more

A “bottle girl” is a unique profession often unseen by the general public. However, these girls are key players in creating a luxurious ambiance at exclusive bars, clubs, and lounges. They are poised, beautiful, and upscale, but what do they do exactly? A bottle girl, also known as a bottle server, is someone who works at expensive, high-end nightclubs, lounges, or similar nightlife establishments. These girls specialize in providing top-paying VIP clientele with booze and top-tier entertainment – think loud music, magnums of champagne, and flirty personalities.  But the job isn’t for eve ..read more

When making a cocktail, even the best of us have been tempted to skip measuring and pour spirits into the cocktail mixer freehand.  And while spending the time to measure ingredients accurately at times may be annoying, the guesswork can lead to using the wrong ratio of cocktail ingredients, causing a jarring, off-balance drink. Bartenders and mixologists in the know will tell you that you can’t just free-pour spirits when creating a boozy drink. Using a jigger ensures you dole out the exact amount of spirits, syrups, and juices, resulting in perfectly proportionate cocktails with well-ba ..read more

At any given moment, there are more than 40,000 bartenders working in the state of Texas. Add in the more than 200,000 waiters/waitresses and Texas easily becomes one of the states with the highest number of people serving alcohol to customers.  For this reason, the Texas state government has put the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) in charge of regulating all aspects of the alcohol industry. This includes the manufacturing, transporting, advertising, and what we will be focusing on in this article, the sale of alcohol.  Whether you are an existing bartender, or one looking ..read more

The Peppermint Espresso Martini, or as we like to call it, the grown-up vodka Redbull, has become a wildly popular drink over the last year or so thanks to the likes of social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. The drink was coined by the late famous British bartender, Dick Bradsell, at Fred’s Club in London in the 80s. As the story goes, a supermodel asked Bradsell for a drink that would “wake me up and f**k me up,” and thus, the Espresso Martini was born.  This drink is very popular among younger patrons. The simplicity of the ingredients along with the mild alcohol taste make i ..read more

Have you ever thought to yourself: “I really want to drink something that’ll keep me up, and I also want it to be a challenge”? If so, then the Y Bomb is the perfect drink for you. Also known as the “Snorkel”, “Missile”, and even the “Duikboot” (“submarine” in Dutch) in parts of Europe, the Y Bomb is a Florida State University classic. It is the epitome of a college town drink. The origins of the Y Bomb are disputed. An UrbanDictionary post from 2013 claims the Y Bomb is of Tallahassee origins, and some even credit Yianni’s, a local Tallahassee bar operating since the early 90s. However others ..read more

Whether you’re just starting a job in the wine and bar industry or working as a server, this guide will walk you through all of wine’s basic concepts… and greatly improve your basic wine knowledge. Here’s everything we’re going to cover: Wine’s Rich History Types of Grapes The Worlds Best Regions How To Make Wine […] The post Wine 101: The Beginners Guide to Wine Types, Grapes, and Production appeared first on Bartending License Help ..read more

Every bar comes equipped with various bartender tools. And believe it or not, it can get quite confusing. From shiny spoons and shakers… to various filters, mallets, and spouts – there’s a fairly big list of bar equipment. Just like a chef and his knives, bartenders rely on their tools all throughout the shift. Without […] The post Bartender Tools, Equipment, and Cocktail Essentials appeared first on Bartending License Help ..read more

So you’ve got your resume. Your bartending license (if your state requires it). You’ve spent several days scouring the market for jobs, talking with managers and reaching out to friends and family. Now, it’s time for the inevitable… PS: This is Part I of our Bartending Interview Series. To check out the entire series, click […] The post Bartending Job Interview Tips: Part I appeared first on Bartending License Help ..read more

Finding out the legal age to serve alcohol in your state can get confusing… So we’ve made it simple. And instead of copying some bogus chart found online, we personally reached out to every state in the U.S to find out the exact minimum age restrictions and regulations for bartenders. You’d think this would be […] The post The Legal Age to Serve Alcohol: State-by-state pouring laws, minimum bartending age specifics, and more! appeared first on Bartending License Help ..read more