Ali, welcome to the world of cocktails! Your going to do great.

The only rule to being a successful bartender is to remember where the nearest bar is, and the next, and the next. They usually aren't far away at all. Your customers could have just as easily gone to any of those. Make them know they made the right decision to spend their hard earned money in your establishment. Appreciate it, and show it. When they keep coming back, that will be why above all else. The rest is knowledge and experience. And these videos help a load with the knowledge, of course. 😁

Also, if your name is legit Ali G... I'd suggest naming a creation of yours "In Da House" at some point. A personal touch on the name (a reference to the movie "Ali G In Da House, if it wasn't obvious.) And a great talking point/way for customers to get to know you a little. "Why's it called In Da House?"... Best of luck, have fun! ✌️

Are you his gf? Lol

Ali just want you to know that comments like this are the reason why I do this. It means a lot that you are learning from us. Not having creative freedom is a issue that you will run into a lot in this world I'm afraid. but don't stress about it too much. If you love doing this than focus on learning classic cocktails and techniques and then down the line you will be able to write your ticket. Please feel free to reach out to me on Instagram if you have any questions at all. I always love helping. Link is in the about page. Cheers

@@Alchemix Thank you so much for your kind response! Truly you are so inspiring!

Thats how we made it at a Mexican restaurant i worked at, we used SQUIRT!😄

I prefer grapefruit juice with a little bit of soda water, but for the purpose of this video that would make it more than a three ingredient cocktail

Probably becuz everyone already knows how to make one so he utilized the list better by excluding it.

Banana Fana solid point.

Hey guys, really appreciate the insight. The truth is that most of the cocktail world's preferred Margarita's are made with 4 ingredients. Tequila, Orange Liqueur, Lime juice and Simple Syrup. That's if you don't include salt as well. It is important to note that the Margarita is the most popular drink in America however that's not too terribly relevant within the scope of 'Craft' Cocktail Bartending. We do love the curiosity so keep it up! Cheers.

I work in Boston and another big drink @ my bar is the old fashioned and our signature mango mai tai

@@2179summerbreeze every time someone orders an old fashioned I die inside a little

We're deeply grateful for the kind words. We are currently building a studio to start filming again next month!

Alchemix I’ll definitely be looking forward, to more videos in the future! Hitting that bell!

Hey Jonah, love the idea! were going to start doing that when we start shooting videos again next week!

Congrats!

😎🥒

Lol. Booze bag at heart...

Times have changed though. Cocktails are in!

@@Alchemix yes but menu coctails!

West coast I’d guess lol

Thankyou! This home bar was actually designed and built by Alchemix Bar designs

Once we get moved i got a great idea for a degsin. Im pretty crafty with that kinda stuff lol

Hope it worked out for you man. You are on the right track learning.

How is is going?

Thanks very much for the comment!

Couln't really make that out man

That's Tommy Alchemy

Wow thanks! The best is yet to come as we've just built a studio to put out films about cocktails!

Oh, Really? I would like to hear more & plan to step up my game as well. I need to get a new editing program, increase my frequency of videos, start positioning my website, maybe even try a live stream to try to get friends together, and make an intro that tells my story and hope that might differentiate me. I'd love to hear your story about how you got into cocktails on video. My email is: itsallaboutthecocktail@outlook.com

Hey Oleg. Thanks for the feedback. So the original Paloma was actually made with a Grapefruit Soda. But we made the (in our opinion), more natural tasting version with fresh squeezed Grapefruit juice. The most common original recipes does not call for any salt on the rim but, as always, feel free to play around with it to make it the way you like it. It's important insight that you mention so thankyou.

Coming soon my friend! Really appreciate it and thank you for the support.

haha mad men era lol

Measure angostura? Its got a dash cap, each dash is pretty uniform hence why the recipes always call for “… dashes of bitters” and not a specific measurement.

Ya but you're just wrong 🤷

That absolutely makes no sense at all. Sorry to say.

There's more than one way to make an old fashioned

The cocktail evolves over time. It gets sweeter as the granules of sugar dissolve. That is... If you don't pound your drink

Bro just use simple syrup and save yourself the hassle seriously. I think it's better anyway

Well theres some truth to that. But if you work somewhere with class you wont be able to look it up.

Thats not really a cool thing to say

Actually the OG is with Grapefruit soda. But I actually do prefer it with fresh pressed juice :) Try both!

We got em now!

Haha thanks a lot Gustavo. Gangster drink slinger. lol

A White Lady has Cointreau and egg white.

Thats a good point. These days a syrup is the move

Depends on how diligent you are my friend. Or what type of bar you work in. Feel free to muddle a cherry as well if you feel so inclined.

Speakeasy style!!

I think he was making a point about dissolving all the sugar, but you are right it did take a long time.

Haha fair enough.

@@Alchemix aaaaand suscribed to your channel. Keep it up! Nice content

It's always a Craig

We've actually come to agree

Always love when people step up the game at home!

No.

He’s so cringeworthy 🤮

A clean steel shaker is fine, it's glass you cannot use

Health code varies greatly depending on region. Most of the time health code only doesn't allow you to leave it sitting in the ice. Much of the time even high level bars ignor this because its a low on the totem pole of priorities when it comes to cleanliness.

Ya but who cares lol

Hello Oleg, it sounds like you are referring to an old adage to 'never shake Gin' whilst making a Martini because you could "bruise" the Gin. This is a reference to over diluting, in essence, a cocktail that is mostly Spirit. This is largely true yet has certain nuances like, for example, the Vesper Martini. However, with a cocktail that has citrus, syrup, herbs, and any Spirit including Gin. You should absolutely shake it. As always your feedback is much appreciated.

Don't tell the Legend how its done lol

I always shake my vodka/gin martinis. To each their own.

Hey! nothing closes the deal better than a cockail am I right?

Really appreciate that. Thankyou!