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The best way to start out bartending is by first mastering the basic drinkmaking techniques and following well-written recipes. Beyond that, experience, experimentation and knowledge come into play.

Guests nowadays are demanding more in-depth knowledge and guidance from their bartenders: specifying brands to be poured and cocktails to be made is common in all sorts of bars now, not just high-end cocktail bars. Broadening your knowledge of drinks and cocktails isn't just a cute hobby: it's an essential investment in your career that will pay dividends in your salary and your tip jar.

To stay up to date on the latest trends and happenings in the cocktail world, subscribe to BA News. Appearing quarterly, this free newsletter presents you with bartending and cocktail-related articles, the latest tips and trends, in-depth review of different liqueurs, and new recipes to try out.

 

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The Thalia Lounge in Rotterdam (the Netherlands) is really something special. How did young owner Chris Banyard create this new sensation?