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The Customer Experience: Part One - It all Begins with the Perception

September 4, 2013 | By | Add a Comment

Part 1: It All Begins with the Perception This is Part 1 of a three-part series regarding customer service in the bar and restaurant industry. The first question that many bar owners should ask themselves is, “What will work best when building and maintaining a clientele in my establishment?” It first comes down […]

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The Gentleman’s Cocktail is July 19th Drink of the Day!!

July 19, 2013 | By | Add a Comment

You gotta love the taste of a good bourbon. At least I do. That’s why I tend to try to keep the flavor of it on top of everything else, even when making a mixed drink. A superb American whiskey on the rocks will suffice for me. However, this would be a very boring blog […]

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The Nutty Irishman is July 11th Drink of the Day!!

July 11, 2013 | By | Add a Comment

Here’s a real easy, very light cream cocktail for you that you can enjoy without overdoing it. When I say light, I mean that the alcohol content is low, so you can enjoy a couple of these without getting too carried away. The combination of hazelnut and Irish cream can’t go wrong. In fact, why […]

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The Boston Tea Party is July 4th Drink of the Day!!

July 4, 2013 | By | Add a Comment

We celebrate our independence on this day. Let’s not forget the people who fought for our freedoms that we enjoy as Americans today. Well, at least the freedoms we still have. I wouldn’t doubt that our Founding Fathers are probably rolling in their graves, seeing the craziness that goes on today in our government…. Let […]

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The Rum Paralyzer is June 25th Drink of the Day!!

June 25, 2013 | By | Add a Comment

This is one of those cream cocktails that are perfect to finish out your day. Most of you have heard of the tequila version of this drink. But, here’s a recipe that uses rum instead. For those of you who follow me, you know that I am a big fan of having Kahlua with my […]

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The Dirty Mother is June 21st Drink of the Day!!

June 21, 2013 | By | Add a Comment

This drink is interesting enough to share for the drink of the day. When you think of tequila, a margarita or even a tequila sunrise comes to mind. Here’s something that you may want to check out if you are looking for other options with the spirit from south of the border. This unique combination […]

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The Ripley Cocktail is June 12th Drink of the Day!!

June 12, 2013 | By | 1 Comment

Nothing is better than a cocktail with fresh ingredients. Yes, you see bartenders, including me, cheat and make something because its probably more accessible and quicker when you are three deep at the bar. However, when making your own refreshing mixed beverage, sometimes you want to take your time to create something that will surely […]

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The Schoolhouse Cocktail is June 5th Drink of the Day!!

June 5, 2013 | By | Add a Comment

We are getting into the seasonal heat and there are flavored beers coming out of the woodwork. Today, we are going to show you how to make one that’s not only simple to make, but just as satisfying to drink. If just a beer isn’t going to do it for you, this will do the […]

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The Peanut Butter and Jelly Cocktail is May 26th Drink of the Day!!

May 26, 2013 | By | Add a Comment

This is also known as Nuts N’ Berries, but this is what I originally know it as. It is one of those cream drinks that goes down as good as the sandwich it’s named after. One of my many lunch time snacks, (the food I mean, unless I’m having a rough day at the office!). […]

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The Caribbean Cocktail is May 7th Drink of the Day!!

May 7, 2013 | By | Add a Comment

Pools everywhere in the Mid-West will be opening up in a couple weeks, so it is vital to get prepared by having a nice list of cocktails to enjoy while basking away in the sun. Here’s another summertime hit that will not dissatisfy. The Caribbean Cocktail is for those who enjoy a fruit cocktail, but […]

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