tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17062433057905248292012-02-16T03:05:22.477-08:00Bartender StoriesThis is a where you can read and post amazing stories from bartenders.Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14695177651511079977noreply@blogger.comBlogger381100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706243305790524829.post-61850171537211858582010-09-06T11:13:00.000-07:002010-09-06T11:14:39.752-07:00drink of the dayapple sauce1oz of cinnamon schnapps1oz apple puckersplash pineappleserved chilled in a shotLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14695177651511079977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706243305790524829.post-38919305118537369352010-09-06T11:12:00.000-07:002010-09-06T11:13:27.714-07:00A Time I Almost Got FiredOnce upon a time, I was working at a bar in Michigan. I was serving a party of thirty people who were executives for a well known automotive company. They were ordering rounds of shots every half hour or so, in the jager bomb type classification. I had a rather large section and I was not paying much attention to what the party was up to. I knew that they were all pretty much intoxicated after Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14695177651511079977noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706243305790524829.post-31366197083564985922010-07-22T12:36:00.000-07:002010-07-22T12:38:23.246-07:00Drink of the dayDumptser Baby10z strawberry vodka- or any flavor10z strawberry pucker- or any flavorcran and spriteserve on the rocksonly exception is the watermelon DB- it is made with cuervo, watermelon pucker, cranberry juice, and sprite.Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14695177651511079977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706243305790524829.post-77677356038624014852010-07-18T12:37:00.000-07:002010-07-18T12:47:18.390-07:00LifersThere comes a time in every bartender’s life where they feel that they should call it quits. This can happen after a year of working in the madness or twenty years. Working in the bartending industry can be physically wearing on a person. There is only a select group of people who are cut out for it and only a handful of people who can do it for life. In ever bar and or restaurant that I have Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14695177651511079977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706243305790524829.post-17018245752485503932010-07-18T12:36:00.000-07:002010-07-18T12:37:12.795-07:00Drink of the dayIncredible Hulk10z of Hennesey10z of Hypnoticserved chilled on the rocksLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14695177651511079977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706243305790524829.post-80352033895696187662010-07-17T12:49:00.000-07:002010-07-17T12:50:19.695-07:00T-shirtsT-shirt’sEvery day walking down the streets of San Diego I am surprised at what young girls are wearing these days. Apparently it is now in style to wear tights as pants, underwear as shorts, and T-shirts as dresses. I guess we have the retired Mickey Mouse cast to thank for all of these fashion trends.When I lived back in the Mid-west the girls were a little behind the times when it came to Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14695177651511079977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706243305790524829.post-58583590224265263792010-07-17T12:45:00.000-07:002010-07-17T12:49:04.006-07:00Drink recipe of the dayChoclate -cherry martini1oz three olives chocolate vodka1oz three olive cherry vodkasplash grenadinesplash chocolate syrupserve chilled in a martini glassLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14695177651511079977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706243305790524829.post-49693705901598878782010-07-15T18:41:00.000-07:002010-07-15T18:42:16.762-07:00Drink of the dayVegas Bomb1/2oz of crown royal1/2oz of amarettoDrop into redbull and shoot awayLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14695177651511079977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706243305790524829.post-16976648552850587762010-07-14T12:25:00.000-07:002010-07-14T12:27:05.622-07:00Drink of the dayRoofie1oz of Bacardi 15110z of strawberry puckersplash cranberry juiceshake over iceserve straight upLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14695177651511079977noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706243305790524829.post-701770727352208792010-07-10T12:08:00.001-07:002010-07-10T12:08:59.206-07:00Drink of the dayThe Bluberry crush1.25oz Blueberry stoli vodkaspriteBlueberriesserve on the rocksLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14695177651511079977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706243305790524829.post-82923392092518344042010-07-10T12:07:00.000-07:002010-07-10T12:08:00.309-07:00Don't fruit the beerDon’t Fruit the Beer.The saying don’t fruit the beer has been made popular in the last few years because of the ever so popular super bowl commercials produced by a certain beer company. If asked, almost any bartender in the world will tell you that breaking a man law is not the only reason that one shouldn’t fruit their beer. Working in the bar and restaurant industry for the past 15 years I Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14695177651511079977noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706243305790524829.post-73929046771957455792010-07-09T16:32:00.000-07:002010-07-09T16:33:19.393-07:00Drink of the dayScooby Snack:.75oz of malibu rum.75 oz midoripineapple juicewhipped creamshake over ice and serve straight upLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14695177651511079977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706243305790524829.post-17227395879970657252010-07-08T09:24:00.000-07:002010-07-08T09:25:43.067-07:00Drink of the DayGhost Buster.75 oz jager.75oz malibu rumojShake over ice and serve straight upLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14695177651511079977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706243305790524829.post-70622976831558098072010-07-06T10:51:00.000-07:002010-07-06T10:53:47.127-07:00A Smile is Worth a Thousand Words, or $500.00It still amazes me everyday how affective a smile or a kind word is when it comes to changing someone’s day. I have learned through my years of bartending that sometimes the best way to receive a tip is to put on a smile. I ran a bar for over 18 months and everyday when I started my shift I would say to all of the bartenders, smile even if you don’t mean it. We as bartenders hide behind this Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14695177651511079977noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706243305790524829.post-7074079277592581622010-07-06T10:49:00.000-07:002010-07-06T10:51:45.333-07:00Drink of the DayDirty Bull1oz hornitos teguila1oz of khaluaserve on the rocksLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14695177651511079977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706243305790524829.post-86000695937558519572010-07-01T10:34:00.000-07:002010-07-01T10:37:05.624-07:00Holiday PatronsHoliday Patrons:Every bartender who works in a restaurant and or bar always dreads the holidays. Why? Because, there are always just enough people who are willing to go out on a holiday and drink to make it worth the owners while to stay open. It depends on the holiday, but for the most part bartending on a holiday sucks. Sometimes it is a good excuse to get away from the family celebration earlyLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14695177651511079977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706243305790524829.post-25923404874009355172010-07-01T10:07:00.000-07:002010-07-01T10:09:14.070-07:00Pecker WreckerThis is a nice 21st birthday shotPecker wrecker.5 oz jager.5 oz patron.5 oz Jack Danielslayer and serve straight upLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14695177651511079977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706243305790524829.post-37142025792479000012010-06-30T11:57:00.001-07:002010-06-30T11:58:03.717-07:00Drink of the dayRed Headed Sluts.75 oz peach schnapps.75 oz Jagercranberry juiceserve chilled and straight upLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14695177651511079977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706243305790524829.post-36226768719126144152010-06-30T11:55:00.000-07:002010-06-30T11:57:03.534-07:00examiner.comI now write review articles for the examiner.com... go check em out and let me know if you want me to examine your favorite bars and restaurants!!! xoxoxhttp://www.examiner.com/x-56454-Gaslamp-District-Cocktails-ExaminerLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14695177651511079977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706243305790524829.post-10889865941608389042010-06-28T14:19:00.000-07:002010-06-28T14:22:42.359-07:00Drink of the dayMiami Vice1oz of dark rumstrawberry daiquiri mixpina colada mixblend with icesubstitute mango, coconut, or any fruit rum for a great twistLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14695177651511079977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706243305790524829.post-43176156434362252352010-06-28T14:17:00.000-07:002010-06-28T14:19:32.923-07:00Attention fellow bartendersI will be writing for the http://www.examiner.com/san_diego. I will let everyone know when my page is set up and running. Let me know if you want your bar or restaurant on my page. xoxoxoLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14695177651511079977noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706243305790524829.post-90337686822604919912010-06-26T10:14:00.000-07:002010-06-26T10:15:41.022-07:00Drink recipe of the daySnow Shoes:.75 oz Wild Turkey.75oz Rumplemintzshake over ice... serve straight upLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14695177651511079977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706243305790524829.post-55880740930546474412010-06-25T13:16:00.000-07:002010-06-25T13:18:48.244-07:00Pizza Port, Ocean Beach CAPizza Port, Ocean Beach California If you are looking for a tasty beer in the San Diego area it is a well known fact that the Pizza Port is the place to go for handcrafted brews made on the premises. Well, attention beer drinkers! They have a new location in Ocean Beach.There are several things that set this beer establishment apart from all others I have visited. They have an Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14695177651511079977noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706243305790524829.post-35852235328615657672010-06-25T11:38:00.000-07:002010-06-25T11:41:28.477-07:00Featured BarI am going to start featuring a bar that I have visited and a bartender that I have met in each bar. I will feature all types of bars... sports bars, pubs, dance clubs, strip bars, beer bars, wine bars, and or bar and grills. So come one, come all and tell me about your bar and why you want it featured. I will come visit your bar and do a write up for you. xoxoxxoxoLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14695177651511079977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706243305790524829.post-34557618375480591522010-06-25T11:26:00.000-07:002010-06-25T11:38:34.554-07:00Drink recipe of the daySex on the beach:this drink can be made three differnt ways and can be served as a drink or a shot.1. 1oz of vodka1oz of peach schnappsojgrenadine2. 1 oz malibu rum1oz of peach schnappsojpineapplegrenadine3. 1oz of flavored rum1oz of peach schnapps1oz of creamerpinapple juicegrenadinethis shot or drink is the perfect start or end to a hot summer day... enjoyLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14695177651511079977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706243305790524829.post-89533864221758193002010-06-24T21:47:00.000-07:002010-06-24T21:49:20.279-07:00Drink recipe of the dayAmen1.25oz of Cuervo1oz of olive juice1oz of sweet n sour mixshaken over ice and poured straight up in a chilled martini glass.Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14695177651511079977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706243305790524829.post-74231791939056469942010-06-24T14:18:00.001-07:002010-06-24T14:18:51.099-07:00Backpacks and Dance ClubsI worked in a dance club as a bartender for around 16 months. I never really frequented a dance club before working in one because the atmosphere always seemed to be something that resembled a bunch of horny monkeys locked in a cage. Now that I am a single I do understand why the dance club is a go to bar for the average single person on a Saturday evening. The dating game is not always easy and Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14695177651511079977noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706243305790524829.post-34587240463964144692010-06-23T12:38:00.001-07:002010-06-23T12:41:13.422-07:00Drink recipe of the dayBalini2oz of Champaign1oz of peach vodka1oz of peach pureeshake over icepour in a chilled martini glass or champaign fluteLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14695177651511079977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706243305790524829.post-47560095774050978412010-06-22T12:48:00.000-07:002010-06-22T12:49:21.579-07:00Verbal GratuityVerbal GratuityEvery server/bartender hates the verbal gratuity. Why? Because we know that if we get an amazing verbal gratuity that means the monetary gratuity is not coming with it. So this begs the question, why give verbal gratuity at all? Most bartenders either know they are awesome at their job, or they know they’re not. Either way their manager usually can handle telling them all about itLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14695177651511079977noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706243305790524829.post-6358968055327689292010-06-22T12:46:00.000-07:002010-06-22T12:48:19.552-07:00Drink recipe of the dayThe Pinapple up-side down cake shotcan be made two ways:1. 1oz of vanilla vodakpinapple juicegrenadineor1/2 oz of malibu rum1/0z of amarettopinapple juiceshaken over ice and served straight upLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14695177651511079977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706243305790524829.post-47672943331354428212010-06-21T13:18:00.000-07:002010-06-21T13:19:22.248-07:00Drink recipe of the dayX-Ray Chicken1oz X-rated liquor1oz vanilla BrandySplash cranberryserve upLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14695177651511079977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706243305790524829.post-8881422480215120302010-06-19T13:58:00.001-07:002010-06-19T14:00:22.354-07:00Should famous people tip more?Should famous customers tip better than regular customers?The majority of my serving and bartending experience has come from my time spent in Indiana. I have bartended and served in Detroit and San Diego as well. I was a server/ bartender for around 6 years before I actually had the pleasure of serving a famous person. I was actually waiting tables at a Blues bar in Detroit when I got my first Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14695177651511079977noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706243305790524829.post-38709902109372250362010-06-19T12:29:00.000-07:002010-06-19T12:33:13.454-07:00Drink recipe of the dayMan Tini #11oz Kajmir vanilla brandy1/2 oz of Three Olives choc vodka1/2 oz of Khalua or Frangelicoshake over ice... pour in sniftercan sub crown royal for brandy if neededLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14695177651511079977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706243305790524829.post-87815249016356336222010-06-18T09:26:00.000-07:002010-06-18T09:28:49.991-07:00Drink recipe of the day1oz of cognac1/2oz tripple sec- cirtonage1/2 oz frangellicoojtootsie rollLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14695177651511079977noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706243305790524829.post-66943901117293087632010-06-17T17:14:00.000-07:002010-06-17T17:16:39.343-07:00Drink recipe of the dayH1N11oz of absinthe1/2 oz of midori1/2 oz of strawberry puckercranberry juiceredbullIt is the cure all vaccination... xoxoLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14695177651511079977noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706243305790524829.post-1383555467720682022010-06-16T20:32:00.000-07:002010-06-16T20:34:04.730-07:00Drink recipe of the dayThe Happy Ending:1oz of absinthe1 oz goldschlagerredbullcranberryLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14695177651511079977noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706243305790524829.post-17043210457874983532010-06-16T18:01:00.000-07:002010-06-16T18:21:54.374-07:00Come one come all!!!!Hello to all!!My Name is Lisa and I have been a bartender and or server for most of my working life. I have ventured off into other fields of interest, but I always find may way back to bar tending and serving. I am starting this blog for all of the other people on the planet like me, who cannot stay away. Every good bartender has a million great stories, and I would like to hear them all. I willLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14695177651511079977noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1706243305790524829.post-35543360850670275292010-06-03T20:55:00.000-07:002010-06-03T20:57:11.732-07:00Bartender StoriesThis is a great idea. I'm sure once it catches on you will get hundred of great stories, and lots of traffic.Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14695177651511079977noreply@blogger.com1