Extra Dry, with a Twist: An Insider’s Guide to Bartending
Extra Dry, with a Twist: An Insider’s Guide to Bartending
Extra Dry, with a Twist: An Insider’s Guide to Bartending
Product Description
With twenty years of experience behind the bar, Shaun P. Daugherty knows what it takes to stand out in the bartending profession. With his expert advice and insider tips, you will easily make the shift from a “person who mixes drinks” to a true bartender.
Bartending as a profession is much more than knowing what types of liquor go into a particular drink. In this must-have manual, Daugherty outlines the real fundamentals of bartending: the basic principles of bartending, rules to follow that will make you a great bartender, actions to avoid, and some of the personality types you’ll meet on the other side of the bar. He also shares personal anecdotes and secrets for making more money and landing the best jobs in the business.
Entertaining, insightful, and ultimately practical, Extra Dry, with a Twist is valuable for anyone who works with the public. After all, bartending is about mastering the art of people, and honing the essential skills—including professionalism, customer service, responsibility, and discipline—that win you a loyal clientele. With Daugherty’s guidance and expertise, you will be equipped with everything you need to make bartending a genuinely rewarding occupation anywhere in the world.
Extra Dry, with a Twist: An Insider’s Guide to Bartending
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Comments
On my first night in Ohio, I found myself dining alone at bar/restaurant being served by Shaun. I was there on business and my associate was stranded in Washington DC waiting for a flight after multiple delays.
Since I was unable to have a planning meeting with my associate for an important client visit the next day, I opted to sit and have dinner at the bar. At the bar, there were several fellows enjoying some laughs and stories. I wasn’t sure whether I’d be harassed, left alone or welcomed. While I consider myself as not easily intimidated, I was a little apprehensive.
Not only did Shaun arrange for me a great meal and libation, he orchestrated the bar with great finesse. His observations and efforts soon had me participating in the fun and made for a very enjoyable evening. It wasn’t until much later in the evening that I came to realize that everyone there was newly acquainted – meeting for the first time.
In conversation with Shaun, I learned of his book and promised to give it a read. After meeting the author and seeing him in action, I am eager to read his book. Thanks Shaun!
Rating: 5 / 5
We’ve all been there; we have a favorite place to go to have a cocktail or two. We know why. It’s the bartender. It doesn’t matter if it is a high end place or the corner dive. It’s the bartender. After reading this book I now know why we all like him (or her).
If you have ever considered or are in the profession and want to be the best you can be this is a must read. There is no one more economical way to make you a better bartender and make you more money!
A must read. If you are into any kind of sales job at all there is alot to learn from Shaun Daugherty.
Rating: 5 / 5
An interesting thing happened while I was reading Extra Dry with a Twist. I have a favorite bartender, Tom, at a neighborhood restaurant. I go there once or twice a week–to sit at the bar and have a drink or two and sometimes dinner. I’ve been doing this for the past year and a half. Until now, I haven’t known exactly WHY I enjoy going there when I know Tom is behind the bar. (I hadn’t questioned why.) This book explained it to me!
I really enjoyed reading this. It’s a fine mix of stories, sage wisdom, and practical advice. I learned a lot about bartending and the bar/restaurant business.
If you are a bartender now and you want to improve your game (and most likely your salary and tips), or if you aspire to be a bartender, you should definitely get this book and keep it close by. You need to know what Shaun Daugherty knows.
Rating: 5 / 5
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