What a great video. I thoroughly enjoyed that. One potential point of clarification. At the 3:31 mark, you show a picture of a man, but I believe it may not be Cato Alexander. I believe it’s Tom Bullock, the author of the Ideal Bartender???

@justhaveadrink

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! I’m sorry I believe you are right. I must have gotten it mixed up. That picture comes up every time you search his name. I really wish I would have had time to do the black history in alcohol for February it’s so fascinating.

@kodcx9654

Жыл бұрын

@@justhaveadrink In all honesty, that is exactly how I realized this issue, so I don't want to make it seem like I'm some expert. It is cool to see that black men have their place in history of this craft. I for one would love to see a black history in alcohol video from you, no matter what month it is given to us. I just subscribed in hopes of one day getting that notification.

@justhaveadrink

Жыл бұрын

@@kodcx9654 I appreciate you letting me know. black men defiantly have there place. im glad uncle nearest has finally start getting his credit but ill defiantly will end up making that video

Cool fascinating historical information about cocktail 🍸

@justhaveadrink

Жыл бұрын

thank you!!!

Great video!

@justhaveadrink

Жыл бұрын

🙏 thank you

Fantastic video! Look algorithm I watched the video and now engaged with it don't you want to spread it all over now???

@justhaveadrink

Жыл бұрын

❤️😂thank you! I glad you enjoyed it!

As a bartender, I have to say I wish way more people were watching this channel. Really great content. Looking forward to sharing with my friends.

@justhaveadrink

Жыл бұрын

❤️I hope I can grow it. thank you!!

Yes

@justhaveadrink

Жыл бұрын

😂👍🏼

You're a great presenter.

@justhaveadrink

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

This guy tricked me to learn history, I cannot erase that from my brain, noooooooooooo

@justhaveadrink

Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣 sorry

I just got into making cocktails and damn bro it's insane how much better a cocktail is than a drink.

@justhaveadrink

Жыл бұрын

It's kinda like only having McDonalds for your whole life and then finally going to a fine dining restaurant. enjoy doing it make some great things and explore!

@WEAREALLJUSTMEAT

Жыл бұрын

@@justhaveadrink yeah exactly like that. I never realized how good white rum tasted or how bad sour mix and citrus juice from concentrate tastes

@justhaveadrink

Жыл бұрын

@@WEAREALLJUSTMEAT EXACTLY!!! btw if you've haven't tried Plantation 3 star give it a try. it's my personal fav

i am way late on this. But this video is so good... 12 mins of pure entertainement,, history and education. And Cato Alexander? never heard of him and thats a hell of a story!

Amazing channel and production!! ❤

@justhaveadrink

11 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot! I’m glad you enjoyed it

Having gone to college in the late 80s I very much feel those remarks about the crappy drinks of the era. LOL.

@justhaveadrink

Жыл бұрын

😬😂 I hope you find better drink easier now

Really well done video. Loved the history lesson and editing.

@justhaveadrink

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! I love this story but don't often get to tell it

As i started making my own cocktails, i started caring more and more about the ingredients i was adding. Now, if im making a giant batch cocktail, im going for best-bang-for-your-buck... but if im only having a couple of friends over, making the drinks is part of the entertainment and im putting out the best quality i can find/afford: good maraschino cherries, real grenadine, fresh juices, etc. So worth it to make a great drink.

@justhaveadrink

11 ай бұрын

Yes! That reminds me of thanksgiving. Everyone wanted me to bartend but when my sister and I went get supplies we went cheap and lazy

They're not mixologists, they're intoxication engineers x D Great video with some interesting history, good comedic timing, and excellent editing. 10 / 10.

@justhaveadrink

Жыл бұрын

Thank you and I’m going to have to start using intoxication engineer 🤣

Well done! Thanks for the history lesson.

@justhaveadrink

Жыл бұрын

Thank you and you’re welcome 😉

Should have tried the cocktails, in Londons cocktail bars in the 80's. They were really amateur, had real cocktails in the virgin islands in the late 80's a different level, cheap too

@justhaveadrink

Жыл бұрын

😂 I came across a little bit of Europe similar problem. luckily they have Dick Bradsell

Man, that’s awesome I don’t wanna stop. Great telling and editing

@justhaveadrink

Жыл бұрын

I glad you enjoyed it!!!!❤️

Not sure why, but I really enjoy your historical explanations. I totally hear you about "sugar"... so I use "Simple Syrup" -- it's sooo much healthier... (oops). But, yea, I like em sweet. You know what, after watching this video... I would love to see a "Good Cocktail" vs "Bad" comparison, where you show how to make what you think is the "good" version, and then actually show us how to make what the masses actually drink... ie the "bad" version. (or vice versa) ... Thanks again for a great video.

@justhaveadrink

Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed!!! There nothing wrong with sweet.Im big of drink what you like however you like it. everybody palate is a different. when things get overly sweet is when its bad. That's a really great idea I will work on! One thing I like to do when training is make a whiskey sour made with sour mix and put it next to one made with fresh lemon juice and egg white and have them try it side by side to see the difference.

@marcfruchtman9473

Жыл бұрын

@@justhaveadrink BTW, I owe you a thank you...I never really liked Gin in the past. But, this drink is not bad at all... I guess my tastes have changed over time. hehe

@justhaveadrink

Жыл бұрын

@@marcfruchtman9473 Welcome! Gin is my first love. Im happy every time someone enjoys gin

Hi! I just discovered your channel, and I’m digging it! The Mrs and I just bought a restaurant (family diner) in a small town, the only restaurant in town actually, and we got with it a full liquor spread. We have licenses as well. My rub is this, I’m no bar tender, and I’m more than pleased with whiskey and water personally, so I’m a stranger to mixed drinks. The previous owner (third owner) really let the dinner cocktail/mixed drink thing slide from the second owner, and really just focused of bottled beers. There is a single bar/liquor store in town that does serve up cocktails/mixed drinks. So far I’ve come across a few channels like yours for guidance, but any further direction would be helpful, such as, how to price mixed drinks, when does a top shelf booze really make a difference in a mix vs a middle shelf, what are the absolute musts for core recipes, and more I can’t even think of yet. Thanks and keep it up!

@justhaveadrink

Жыл бұрын

Congratulations!!!!!! First advice don't overly stress out about it. Know your guest and what kind of drinks they like. and focus on that keep it simple, adapt and then grow. Old fashioned and margaritas are popular everywhere. You don't need to use top self booze for good cocktails but use good booze. As for pricing drinks generally as an idea take a whiskey and water. Say it cost you as the owner $1.80 to make and you sold that drink for $10. so you have set your drink at 18% of the cost. thats a rough idea.

@brainwashingdetergent4322

Жыл бұрын

@@justhaveadrink Thanks or the advice, I suppose it’s like everything else, keep it simple and pay attention. Keep on keeping on!

Am I the only one that was waiting for J. Cole to come in with his fourth verse at 4:11?

@justhaveadrink

Жыл бұрын

😂 me too while I was working on it. I love that song

Algorithm comment too or 2? Either way great video.

@justhaveadrink

Жыл бұрын

Thanks ❤️😂

lmfao oh my god I forgot about that George Dubbya flub. Amazing. Thanks for the history lesson! I don't even drink too often (gotta save bux!), but I enjoy listening to you and watching your nicely made videos

@justhaveadrink

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! thank you!

the ultimate thing that sucks is I feel a lot of bartenders aren't paid enough to be true artisans or even making decent drinks. and that is I think where the problem probably lies

@justhaveadrink

Жыл бұрын

For sure. I also think a lot of them know how much more they could make if they cared a little more . Plus are are a little dead inside

I love how it was Murphy's law all over the place. Four darkest hours, each one darker than previous on, if i counted correctly? Have you seen Charlie Beren's "Four type of bartenders"? I think, he perfectly summarized, what it wrong with "Mixology" term. It is wrong when people are more obcessed with their self-branding, than perfecting of their craft.

@justhaveadrink

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I went back and watched it after seeing you comment. Trevor Wallace made one about speakeasy bartenders its hilarious. The self-branding is a problem. Their experience in a bar should always be key. I love making great craft cocktails and especially introducing them to people for the first time. But at my last job my top favorite regulars drank bud light, vodka soda, Bombay and tonic and it was a great time when they were there

it's not hard to make a decent drink i think. all it needs to take is you tasting your ingredients before putting 'em in the glass have you gathered good ingredients? do they taste good? when mixed, do they go together?

Algorithm Comment:)

@justhaveadrink

Жыл бұрын

❤️😂

Love me bartender. Love me sweet.

@justhaveadrink

Жыл бұрын

🤣❤️ defiantly

It will always and forever be pretentious