National Drinking Days – Maryland Bartending Academy

We all know about Saint Patrick’s Day. What about all of the fun adult national drinking days of the year that we may be missing out on?• National Bloody Mary Day - January 1 – The perfect drink for cheap vodka. The Bloody Mary is the US’s most popular alcoholic drink for brunch. The Bloody Mary is considered [...]

National Drinking Days – Maryland Bartending Academy2018-01-10T13:30:19-05:00

A Brief History of Beer from Maryland Bartending Academy – Maryland Bartending Academy

The art of brewing beer can be traced back to ancient times in history. The practice itself dates back to over 6,000 years ago, back when grain became the first domesticated crop that farmers harvested. It all started with a group of people called the Sumerians, who even had a “goddess of brewing” named [...]

A Brief History of Beer from Maryland Bartending Academy – Maryland Bartending Academy2017-12-18T13:34:37-05:00

A Few Influential Bartenders in History from Maryland Bartending Academy – Maryland Bartending Academy

Since bartending has been around as long as the alcoholic beverage, it has its own history and past. There have been many bartenders throughout the course of that history that either invented new drinks or revolutionized part of the bartending process and service. The profession of bartender itself has evolved throughout the ages. A [...]

A Few Influential Bartenders in History from Maryland Bartending Academy – Maryland Bartending Academy2017-12-15T16:55:13-05:00

Bartending & Customer Relations (Part 2): Maryland Bartending Academy

At the end of the day, while the ability to mix good drinks is important, the success of a bartender comes down to customer relations, his or her ability to relate to the customer. A bartender is expected to be professional, yet friendly, a skilled mixologist and a comedian. A good bartender needs to [...]

Bartending & Customer Relations (Part 2): Maryland Bartending Academy2017-11-28T21:40:11-05:00

Bartending FAQs: How much do Bartenders make in a Night?

If you have ever considered a career in bartending, the first question you probably contemplated was money. How much does a bartender make in a night? Well, unfortunately there is no one answer. It varies and depends on a number of different factors, including location, bartending skills, and experience. Location: As you can probably imagine, [...]

Bartending FAQs: How much do Bartenders make in a Night?2017-11-28T21:42:33-05:00

Liquor Arrangements :: Bartender Tips from the Maryland Bartending Academy – Maryland Bartending Academy

Most bars or cocktail lounges have their liquors arranged in 3 categories to increase bartender efficiency and convenience. These categories are: Rail Liquors: Also known as bar or house brands, these liquors are located behind the “front” of the bar in a speed rack, also known as a “well” or the “rail.” These liquors are [...]

Liquor Arrangements :: Bartender Tips from the Maryland Bartending Academy – Maryland Bartending Academy2017-11-28T21:40:15-05:00

Being a Better Bartender: 10 Service Tips every Bartender should follow

Being a successful bartender is about more than just making good drinks. Making bartending a career involves balancing being a bartender, server, cashier, friend, maid, and psychiatrist…all while having a positive attitude! 10 Service Tips every Bartender should follow Positive Attitude: No one wants to deal with a crabby bartender. Remember, this is the hospitality [...]

Being a Better Bartender: 10 Service Tips every Bartender should follow2017-11-28T21:43:14-05:00

Fall Cocktail Recipes

As Labor Day passes and summer comes to an end, there is one positive thing to look forward to, and that is some fall cocktails. So, we thought we would share some yummy fall cocktail recipes. Hot Apple Pie Ingredients: 2 oz Tuaca hot apple cider whipped cream cinnamon stick for garnish Preparation: Pour [...]

Fall Cocktail Recipes2017-11-28T21:40:36-05:00

Mixology 101: Bartending & Drink Mixing Methods (Part 2)

Have you ever considered a career in bartending? If so, then you are in luck. Below you will find a quick teaser lesson in mixology from the Maryland Bartending Academy. To learn more, you will just have to register for classes! Drink Mixing Methods: Week 2 Blended: First, fill the blender with cubed ice and the drink [...]

Mixology 101: Bartending & Drink Mixing Methods (Part 2)2017-11-28T19:29:36-05:00

Mixology 101: Bartending & Drink Mixing Methods (Part 1) – Maryland Bartending Academy

Have you ever considered a career in bartending? If so, then you are in luck. Below you will find a quick teaser lesson in mixology from the Maryland Bartending Academy. To learn more, you will just have to register for classes! Mixing Terminology Straight Up: This is when a drink is served chilled, but without ice. Pre-Chilling [...]

Mixology 101: Bartending & Drink Mixing Methods (Part 1) – Maryland Bartending Academy2017-11-28T19:18:08-05:00

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