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- Allana Akhtar
- 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.
Mar 30, 2020 · The bartender says before the 80s, bartenders would use soda guns and packages of sour mix to make drinks. His work helped restore "proper, thoughtfully classic drinks" to American bars.
- Henry Blodget
At the turn of the century, America was a hotbed of cocktail innovation—then Prohibition happened. Now, bartenders are trying to reclaim the golden age.
May 14, 2019 · Bartending has changed. Where once bartenders were stationary, working one bar day in and day out, they are now peripatetic, flying from conference to distillery to pop-up. They are no longer anonymous grunts, unknown to all but their regulars, but are the subjects of near-constant press coverage.
Nov 15, 2023 · Prohibition in the 1920s greatly impacted bartending, as speakeasies became clandestine establishments offering illicit drinks. Bartenders became skilled at hiding their craft and creating innovative ways of serving alcohol without being caught.
Feb 27, 2023 · Today, bartending has become a respected profession, with many bartenders pursuing careers as mixologists, consultants, and even educators.
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Mar 22, 2024 · Over time, the bartender profession transformed from one of a simple drink mixer to a skilled craftsman and entertainer, enhancing the overall drinking experience for customers. How did the art of mixology evolve, and what were some early cocktail recipes?
