You know, just a cheeky one to take the edge off the day... As above, alcohol changes people. Whilst it can have seriously deleterious effects when taken in excessive amounts, as every bartender will have witnessed all too often, there are certain hacks to exploit a rather advantageous aspect of alcohol consumption. Have you ever had just one drink? Maybe even a half? Well, if youre anything like a regular human being, youll feel like you can truly conquer the world after that single drink youll hit that inspirational high, filled with hope and positivity, like everything and anything is possible! "Whats that, Sir? Two espresso martinis, two watermelon mojitos, three iced mochas with caramel and four Singapore slingers? Hold on..." *Just a shot of Jager this time* "No problem, Sir. Ill have that done in two minutes, thirty-six seconds.""Wow, how long was I in the bathroom? Where did all these people come from? Yes, Madame, Ill be with you in one moment. Now, where did I put that? Ah, here we go..." *Takes a shot of Absinthe**Cometh the dark abyss**Wakes up in Romania two days later next to a goat named Viktor* Yes, there definitely are limits. Control and sensibility are paramount to bartending, but it is an intrinsic aspect of the job to sometimes accompany customers in the delight. Just maintain your levels and stay focused on delivering good service, whilst not being afraid to engage with those at the other side of the bar. And one at the end of the night can really ease the stresses of a shift gone by.
