Keys Bartender Podcast
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Episode 673 Roman Food Orgy
We start a segment called the 12 drinks of Christmas with a drink you can make for the festivities. We describe a Roman Food Orgy prior to Jim's Post-Thanksgiving wrap-up. Our host shares his methodology he used to prepare to feast, and it backfires
Episode 672 Lost Shaker of Salt
The Margarita is one of the most iconic cocktails with numerous origin claims. We go through some of the history and components. We give some tips for making sure you make your flight or cruise on time. We close with Jim's multi-layered take on the Margar
Episode 671 Stop One Drink at a Time Ordering!!
While the rest of the U.S. shivers we are all toasty in the Keys. We discuss ordering etiquette for patrons and restaurant servers. It being the approach of the Holiday season Jim asks for a modicum of consideration for the people in the Service Ind
Episode 670 Shaken not Stirred
When is a drink shaken or stirred? James Bond's direction is an outlier for the properly prepared a martini and that is o.k. Recognition, certificates, and awards are nice but they are not necessarily an indicator of greatness. Jim gives his r
Episode 669 An Old Fashioned
Tropical Storm Nicole heads towards Florida. Though the title may sound like an option at a massage parlor, it is an iconic cocktail. Like many a cocktail bartenders can't agree on a preparation. We'll try to simplify it. Jim gives his take on the cocktai
Episode 668 With or Without- Lime
Jim sees his first Library Book vending machine on his way to vote. We spend time talking about arguably the most important of garnish/ingredient, the lime. Sometimes it is an after thought of a garnish and other times it is critical to the cocktail. Fina
Episode 667 Trigger me Timbers
Bloody Mary's come in all colors or should we say shades of red. There are several critical components of a good Bloody Mary but there are an unlimited variations. Triggers are anything that spark an emotional response. Jim explains why it is important to
Episode 666
We finally get to episode 666 and realize it is just a number. We go over how Jim prepares himself to work when ill. What is the difference between fear and anxiety? Both emotions are huge components in our daily lives and both don't need to be viewed as
Episode 665-11 Living Big in an Infinite Universe
Jim works the Bar's biggest event of the year while under the weather. A Florida Man dies and there is no irony for a change. Finally if we exist in an infinite universe what is the significance if any in our achievements. Thanks to our Sponso
Episode 665-10 The Well Dressed Witch
Which is the appropriate costume for a Witch? It's a matter of taste. Jim's place of work is getting ready to host an annual fund-raiser the Key Largo Witches' Ride. We talk about best practices when tending bar at busy events. We wrap with the idea that