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Start here to learn all about bartending. Taste & Trot has been designed with both complete beginners and advanced bartenders in mind. Continue reading to find out how we can help you grow your craft and career.

For Beginners

Taste & Trot features plenty of easy-to-follow guides and recipes to get you started in the wonderful world of bartending. Whether you want to have the best home bar on the block or are looking at starting a career in bartending there is something for everyone. As a beginner I recommend starting with these three articles:

Five Essentials you Need to Know to be a Bartender

Bartender Equipment Guide

Ultimate Glassware Guide

Spirit Guides

Be the most knowledgeable in the room with my easy yet thorough spirits guides:

Vodka 101

Gin 101

and my Complete Guide to Tequila

Learn the Classics

Once you are confident in the basics, it’s time to move on to shaking up some cocktails. You’ll find some of the most popular classics here. Make sure you memorise a few to kick start your cocktail library.

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For the Professional Bartender

If you are already confident making drinks or work professionally as a bartender, check out the following guides to bring you drinks to the next level and understand the science behind a drink.

The Science Behind the Cocktail

Use these guides to get a better understanding of the chemistry that goes on in your drinks. These guides will help you understand how to craft your own drinks and improve the quality and flavour of your beverages. You’ll be curating menus in no time!

Why You Need to be Squeezing your own Citrus Juices

Exploring Egg Whites in Cocktails: Benefits, How to Use, and Alternatives

How to Make Sugar Syrup: The Sweet Science to a Cocktail Essential

Aperitif vs Digestif: What is the difference?

Level up your wine knowledge

Become a master of wine and food pairings and watch your ability to upsell skyrocket. Happy customers means more money straight in your pocket. Use these guides to as a steppingstone to your sommelier journey.

How to Pair Wine and Food – Easy to Read Guide with Examples for Every Grape

How to Pair Wine and Food Like a Pro: Essential Tips for Hospitality Experts

How to Taste Wine: A Beginner’s Guide to Mastery

How to Pair Wine and Food – Using Terroir to Understand Wine

If you really want to improve your wine knowledge look into a WSET course

The Bartenders Reading List

If you want to really hone your skill, be sure to take a look at my bartenders reading list. This consists of some of the best books on bartending and understanding flavour profile – a sure-fire way to elevate your skill.

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For the Veteran Bartender

If you’ve been on the block for a while now and looking for something a little bit more, be sure to explore the ‘Bartenders Corner’. Packed with articles to keep the creativity alive and touching on the ever-changing bar scenes around the world. I also have guides on how to turn your bar job into a sustainable career and how to use your bartending job as a gateway to traveling the world.