Sh*t Bartenders Say

Bartenders, excuse me, mixologists have become a type of religious cult in the metropolitan US bar scene. This liquid loftiness comes with a pious lingo and snobbish exclusivity de reguir to the job description.

As a bar and cocktail reviewer, I have heard everyone of these things plus a few others not included like, “I don’t DO cosmos, not at my bar, not ever” or “Would you like that margarita torched, slushied with liquid nitrogen or foamed?” This video sums it all up, I was laughing for ten minutes. If you enjoy cocktails like I do, I’m sure you’ll relate to this spoof on modern day bartenders:

Don’t get me wrong, I love when a bartender is passionate about mixing artisanal ingredients to create a libation worth an Oscar award for Best in Show.

I had two experiences recently in Los Angeles where I sat in awe, watching these true master mixologists that were more like scientists than bartenders. Happy Hour takes on a whole new meaning with these gentleman behind the bar – I’d call it Cirque de Soleil of Cocktails.

Matthew Biancaniello, Library Bar, Hotel Roosevelt

Rob Floyd, Bar Centro, SLS Hotel

The video is by Tornado Club manager Bob Hemauer.