In today's video we're getting back to bar basics! Here are my 5 essential tips to better your bartending! I'm addressing some questions I've received regarding citrus, glassware, storage, organization, and tasting. You may already be using some of these practices behind your bar - in which case, this will be a friendly reminder you're doing it right. For everyone else, these are eas tips to keep in mind as you expand upon your bartending skills! I appreciate the questions I get from all of you who mix along or simply enjoy the videos. Cheers to you, and happy mixing! Get your bottles at House of Bitter Bear 👉 https://houseofbitterbear.com Check us out on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/anderserickson Video/editing/illustrations by Azusa Inaba 🎥 🎨 TIME STAMPS Intro: 0:00 Dr. Squatch: 0:35 Tip 1 - Citrus: 1:38 Tip 2 - Glassware: 3:02 Tip 3 - Vermouth: 4:54 Tip 4 - Tidy Up: 5:57 Tip 5 - Taste Everything: 7:43 📕 Liquid Intelligence: The Art and Science of the Perfect Cocktail: https://amzn.to/3HAlNZ9 MY TOOLS FOR THE BAR My workhorse double jigger: https://amzn.to/3lmmKrK My go-to large shaking tin: https://amzn.to/33vnMLJ My go-to small cheater tin: https://amzn.to/3qecbe5 My favorite mixing glass: https://amzn.to/45nvvvq Bar spoon: https://amzn.to/3wkkDhg Julep strainer: https://amzn.to/3mymEyA Hawthorne strainer: https://amzn.to/2VBUSWh Fine mesh strainer: https://amzn.to/4akT1dn Hand juicer: https://amzn.to/3ioOwFe Y Peeler: https://amzn.to/36tNxOo Channel knife: https://amzn.to/3iofZXL Dasher bottles (set of 3): https://amzn.to/3iKjbNE Rubber bar mat (6"x12"): https://amzn.to/3h2IJER The coupe glass: https://amzn.to/378o4xk As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post. Special thanks to our top-tier patrons: Adam Greetis Jacob Swain Follow Me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anderserickson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/anderserickson_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andersericksoncocktails New customers get 20% off with code DSQANDERS at Dr. Squatch! 👉 https://bit.ly/3onwVQC Send stuff to: Anders Erickson PO Box 248 Baileys Harbor, WI 54202

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