Being a bartender today means that you have to be proficient at making drinks, you have to know all the styles of cocktails, and be up on contemporary drink trends and flavors.
Speed counts behind the bar, and you must be personable: Guests aren’t just there for a good drink, they also want to have a good time. How do you get to and stay on the top of your bartending game? We asked several pros for some advice; here are 13 tips.