Confessions of a Bartender

Bartenders go through a lot and see a lot happen, for better or worse. Here we delve into confessions of a bartender. Totally anonymous, we take a peek behind the curtain of their pet peeves, gripes, hangovers and dating within the industry.

You hate it when a customer orders a…

A large number of whisky sours for last call, especially when you don’t have egg white prepped.

What is your biggest pet peeve in the industry?

Bartenders who are wasteful when peeling fruit. A five-year-old could manage more than one twist from an orange.

Who is your industry crush?

Dave Mitton - If a silver fox and Smokey the Bear had a man-child…

What spirit or drink would you like to see make a comeback?

Sherry

How many shifts do you think you have missed or called in sick because you were hungover?

One. I couldn’t walk straight without bumping into the walls so I figured it wouldn’t be great to rock up to work like that.

Hangover remedy?

Hydralyte and Panadol before bed and a bananachocolate smoothie in the morning.

Biggest fail when bartending?

Slipping down a flight of stairs with a tray of drinks.