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Kathleen has worked as a bartender for the past several years in all kinds of bars such as: restaurants, dive bars, a nightclub, a rowdy college bar, lounges and live music venues. She is also the SF Bartender Examiner and an instructor at the San Francisco School of Bartending. Now, she is the bar manager and bartender at a new jazz supper club in San Francisco and is also a USBG member. What started off as a part-time job while going to school has turned into a full-time profession. Feel free to contact Kathleen with any questions and comments at: kathleen@xploitedproductions.com

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Grabbing drinks from the bar mat is poor bar etiquette

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009 · 3 comments

The bar mat is a very special place in the bar. It’s an important and essential tool. It’s the place in the bar where all of the cocktails...
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Bartending 101: What’s a Mat Shot?

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009 · 3 comments

Every bar has them. Every bar needs them and uses them. They come in a variety of shapes, colors and sizes. Bar service spill mats are essential tools...
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Mint-Infused Ginger Caipirinha: Putting a winter holiday spin on the national cocktail of Brazil

Monday, December 21st, 2009 · 2 comments

One of the fun aspects of mixology is taking a classic cocktail and giving it a twist. With a Caipirinha (the national cocktail of Brazil), the flavor...
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Classic cocktails: Bellini

Sunday, December 20th, 2009 · 1 comment

The Bellini is a cocktail classic and a brunch favorite. This elegant, yet simple champagne cocktail is best when its made using prosecco (an Italian...
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"Best of" articles: Champagne

Saturday, December 19th, 2009

This is the time of year when champagne and sparkling wine play the starring role during the holiday cocktail season. With New Years Eve just around...
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Busting Bar Myths: Bartender vs. Mixologist

Friday, December 18th, 2009 · 1 comment

Every now and then a customer will ask me which I prefer being called: a bartender or a mixologist? It’s a tough question to answer because both...
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Red Velvet Martini: Liquid dessert for the adults during the holidays

Thursday, December 17th, 2009 · 2 comments

What is the holidays without dessert? Candy canes, chocolate, fruitcake and a variety of pies seem to top the popular holiday dessert list, but what...
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Make Honey Spiced Punch a holiday party tradition

Tuesday, December 15th, 2009

Did you know that punch was the first successful act of taming alcohol for public consumption and therefore the birth of mixology as we know it today?...
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Old Sydney-Town Punch: A sophisticated gin punch with holiday spice

Monday, December 14th, 2009

Looking for a great holiday punch recipe? The Old Sydney-Town Punch will be an instant hit with gin lovers because it features Bols Genever Amsterdam...
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"Best of" articles: Holiday drinks

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year. The month of December brings family gatherings, extra time off from work and holiday parties. With...
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