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It’s almost 20 years since Tom Cruise amazed us all with his skills and vivacity in the film Cocktail. Since then, we’ve watched the downbeat misery of barkeeper Moe Szyslak in The Simpsons. Both have given us a very slanted view of what the noble profession of bartending entails. Now VideoJug, in the form of its renowned expert David Willner, gives you the inside track on everything it takes to keep bar. Then, when you’re sure of how to do it, you can have a go at one of our hundreds of fabulous cocktail recipes. Tom Cruise – eat your heart out!

Questions Answered by our Experts

David Willner
David Willner-General Manager, PS 450, Vig 27 & The Volstead, NYC
Meet the Expert 
Bar Basics 
  1. David Willner
  2. What is a "cocktail"? 
  3. Why do people like cocktails? 
  4. What makes a good bartender? 
  5. Is bartending as complicated as it looks? 
  6. How much does it cost to put together a "well-stocked" bar? 
Liquor Talk 
  1. David Willner
  2. What is an "aperitif"? 
  3. What is a "cordial" or "liqueur"? 
  4. What is "vermouth"? 
  5. What is "vodka"? 
  6. What is "gin"? 
  7. What is "rum"? 
  8. What is "Scotch"? 
  9. What is "whiskey"? 
  10. What is "brandy"? 
  11. What is "tequila"? 
Prepping The Bar 
  1. David Willner
  2. How should I organize my bar? 
  3. How should I stock my bar? 
  4. What tools will I need for my bar? 

Popular Questions

  • Why do people like cocktails?
  • How much does it cost to put together a "well-stocked" bar?
  • How should I organize my bar?
  • How should I stock my bar?
  • What is the difference between a white wine glass and a red wine glass?
  • How do I salt the rim of a glass?
  • What is "top shelf" liquor?
  • What is meant by the terms "neat", "straight up" and "on the rocks"?
  • How do I make a Mojito?
Glassware At The Bar 
  1. David Willner
  2. What is a "shot glass"? 
  3. What is a "rocks glass"? 
  4. What is a "Collins" or "highball glass"? 
  5. What is a "pilsner glass"? 
  6. What is a "cordial glass"? 
  7. What is a "martini glass"? 
  8. What is a "brandy snifter"? 
  9. What is the difference between a white wine glass and a red wine glass? 
General Bartending 
  1. David Willner
  2. How do I salt the rim of a glass? 
  3. What is "top shelf" liquor? 
  4. What is a "speed rack" on a bar? 
  5. What does "proof" mean with regard to liquor? 
  6. What is meant by the terms "neat", "straight up" and "on the rocks"? 
Bartending: Twists And Wedges 
  1. David Willner
  2. What is a "garnish" for a cocktail? 
  3. How do I cut orange slices for a cocktail? 
  4. How do I cut a lemon or lime wedge for a cocktail? 
  5. How do I cut a lemon twist for a cocktail? 
Popular Mixed Drinks 
  1. David Willner
  2. How do I make an Apple Martini? 
  3. How do I make a Manhattan? 
  4. How do I make a Cosmopolitan? 
  5. How do I make a Long Island ice tea? 
  6. How do I make a White Russian? 
  7. How do I make a Margarita? 
  8. How do I make a Tom Collins? 
  9. How do I make a Mojito? 

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