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- In the late 19th and early 20th century, bars went from being seedy spots hidden in alleyways to popular gathering spots. Bartenders began dressing up to work and following set recipes.
- Jerry Thomas published the country’s first cocktail book, "The Bon Vivant’s Companion," in 1862.
- Black bartenders, prohibited from going into white saloons, founded the exclusive “Colored Mixologists Club" in 1898.
- Women, meanwhile, barely worked as bartenders. A rudimentary census in 1895 found just 147 women working as bartenders, compared to nearly 56,000 men.
The evolution of bartending is a captivating journey that highlights the ingenuity, creativity, and adaptability of the craft. From ancient fermented beverages to the modern craft cocktail movement and molecular mixology, bartending has continuously evolved to meet the ever-changing preferences of patrons.
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Feb 27, 2023 · One of the reasons why bartending has become so popular is the rise of cocktail culture. Today, many people view drinking as a social experience, and bartenders play a crucial role in creating a ...
Mar 30, 2020 · Here's a look at how being a bartender has changed in the last 150 years. In the late 19th and early 20th century, bars went from being seedy spots hidden in alleyways to popular gathering spots ...
The pioneers of bartending as a serious profession appeared in the 19th century. Jerry Thomas established the image of the bartender as a creative professional, credited with being the father of American Mixology. He earned this title by publishing Jerry Thomas' Bartender's Guide, the first guide to making cocktails in 1862.
Sep 16, 2022 · When Did Bartending Begin? Prior to the mid 1860's, bartenders were generally seen as a low class profession generally tended to by women. Historically innkeepers and innkeepers wives would serve whatever local alcohol they could get their hands on.
Nov 24, 2022 · Alas, the early 20th century Prohibition saw alcohol outlawed in the US. Though this prompted a mass exodus of bartending talent, it was to the benefit of the rest of the world, and significantly Europe and Cuba. This movement, would ultimately lead to the evolution of the high-end drinking establishments. It was the birth of the American Bar.
