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=== What's The Deal With Absinthe? === | === What's The Deal With Absinthe? === | ||
| − | [http://www.webtender.com/handbook/absfaq.html] It's hard to get, but not banned in most places. It's dangerous to drink, but not poisonous. It's a different kind of drunk, but does not contain Thujone or hallucinogens. | + | [http://www.webtender.com/handbook/absfaq.html] It's hard to get, but not banned in most places. It's dangerous to drink, but not poisonous. It's a [http://www.moderndrunkardmagazine.com/issues/08-04/08-04-van-gogh.htm different kind of drunk], but (modern Absinthe) does not contain Thujone or hallucinogens. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Absinthe Absinthe] |
=== What's The Deal With Red Bull? === | === What's The Deal With Red Bull? === | ||
Red Bull does '''not''' contain Bulls blood, semen, urine etc. | Red Bull does '''not''' contain Bulls blood, semen, urine etc. | ||
| − | It '''does''' contain caffine, taurine and other stimulants which are tough on the body when mixed with the depressant alcohol and may both encourage, and heighten the effects of, severe over-intoxication. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Bull#Potential_health_risks] | + | It '''does''' contain caffine, taurine and other stimulants which are tough on the body when mixed with the depressant alcohol and may both encourage, and heighten the effects of, severe over-intoxication. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Bull#Potential_health_risks Red Bull] |
== Making Drinks == | == Making Drinks == | ||
Recipes are [http://www.webtender.com/browse.html easy to find] but finding the right version, or the 'real' one can be tricky. This section will not attempt to cover the details of individual drinks, but a few broader questions. | Recipes are [http://www.webtender.com/browse.html easy to find] but finding the right version, or the 'real' one can be tricky. This section will not attempt to cover the details of individual drinks, but a few broader questions. | ||
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=== How To Copyright A Drink? === | === How To Copyright A Drink? === | ||
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=== What's The Recipe For XXXX That I Had In A Beach Bar On Holiday? It was pink and had three juices in it === | === What's The Recipe For XXXX That I Had In A Beach Bar On Holiday? It was pink and had three juices in it === | ||
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=== How Much Is A "Part" In A Recipe? === | === How Much Is A "Part" In A Recipe? === | ||
* [http://www.webtender.com/handbook/measurements.html Measurement conversions] can be found in any bartenders handbook, but [http://www.webtender.com/iforum/message.cgi?id=29982 a "part" is just an equal fraction of the total drink volume] | * [http://www.webtender.com/handbook/measurements.html Measurement conversions] can be found in any bartenders handbook, but [http://www.webtender.com/iforum/message.cgi?id=29982 a "part" is just an equal fraction of the total drink volume] | ||
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| + | === How To Mix/Pre-mix Large Amounts Of A Cocktail? === | ||
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| + | === How Much Alcohol Do I Need For A Party/Wedding? === | ||
== Working == | == Working == | ||
An accompaniment to [http://www.webtender.com/iforum/list_messages.cgi?forum=4 the Webtender "Behind The Bar" Forum] | An accompaniment to [http://www.webtender.com/iforum/list_messages.cgi?forum=4 the Webtender "Behind The Bar" Forum] | ||
=== How To Get A Job As A Bartender? === | === How To Get A Job As A Bartender? === | ||
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=== How To Get A Job As A Barback? === | === How To Get A Job As A Barback? === | ||
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=== What's The Legal Age To Serve Drinks? === | === What's The Legal Age To Serve Drinks? === | ||
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=== What To Put On A Bartender CV/Resume? === | === What To Put On A Bartender CV/Resume? === | ||
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=== What Makes A Good Bartender? === | === What Makes A Good Bartender? === | ||
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=== What Makes A Good Barback? === | === What Makes A Good Barback? === | ||
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=== Is Bartending School Worth It? === | === Is Bartending School Worth It? === | ||
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=== How To Deal With Workmates That Don't Tip Out Correctly? === | === How To Deal With Workmates That Don't Tip Out Correctly? === | ||
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Drinking
How To Get (someone) Drunk Quick?
Also known as: ( I don't like the taste of alcohol How to spike a drink? What will get someone messed up really quick? What's really strong but you can't taste it? )
What's The Deal With Absinthe?
[1] It's hard to get, but not banned in most places. It's dangerous to drink, but not poisonous. It's a different kind of drunk, but (modern Absinthe) does not contain Thujone or hallucinogens. Absinthe
What's The Deal With Red Bull?
Red Bull does not contain Bulls blood, semen, urine etc. It does contain caffine, taurine and other stimulants which are tough on the body when mixed with the depressant alcohol and may both encourage, and heighten the effects of, severe over-intoxication. Red Bull
Making Drinks
Recipes are easy to find but finding the right version, or the 'real' one can be tricky. This section will not attempt to cover the details of individual drinks, but a few broader questions.
How To Copyright A Drink?
What's The Recipe For XXXX That I Had In A Beach Bar On Holiday? It was pink and had three juices in it
How Much Is A "Part" In A Recipe?
- Measurement conversions can be found in any bartenders handbook, but a "part" is just an equal fraction of the total drink volume
How To Mix/Pre-mix Large Amounts Of A Cocktail?
How Much Alcohol Do I Need For A Party/Wedding?
Working
An accompaniment to the Webtender "Behind The Bar" Forum
