Bartending
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Bartending
Bartending (/bɑːrˈtɛndɪŋ/) is a profession dedicated to the creation and serving of alcoholic beverages, often in a licensed establishment such as a bar, pub, or restaurant.
Etymology
The term "bartending" is derived from the word "bar", which is an establishment where alcoholic drinks are served, and the English verb "tend", which means to take care of or look after.
Related Terms
- Mixology: The art or skill of preparing mixed drinks.
- Cocktail: A mixed drink typically made with spirits, sugar, water, and bitters.
- Flair bartending: The practice of bartenders entertaining guests, clientele or audiences with the manipulation of bar tools and liquor bottles in tricky, dazzling ways.
- Sommelier: A trained and knowledgeable wine professional, normally working in fine restaurants, who specializes in all aspects of wine service as well as wine and food pairing.
- Bouncer (doorman): A type of security guard, employed at venues such as bars, nightclubs or concerts to provide security, check legal age, to refuse entry for intoxication, aggressive behavior or non-compliance with statutory or establishment rules.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bartending
- Wikipedia's article - Bartending
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