The Margarita is a very popular drink made from tequila.   This cocktail drink is made with Triple sec (orange flavored liqueur), lime/lemon juice and a sprinkle of salt.

Generally the white or Blanco tequila is preferred for the margarita but this is a personal choice.. This potent cocktail usually consists of a mixture of 50% tequila, 25% Triple Sec, and 25% lime or lemon juice.

The drink is served with ice. Some individuals also add a sweetener either sugar or a honey to add sweetness.

Another deviation from the classic Margarita is to make the drink frothier. This is typically done by adding some egg white to the blended margarita. While the egg white makes no difference to the taste , it does bring more frothiness. In the Southern USA, some individual also make margarita from raspberries, strawberries and even mango juice. All the ingredients are blended.

Irrespective of how it is made or what the ingredients are, margarita are a great refreshing drink for any occasion/event.

Popularity: 13% [?]

When someone looks at the number of alcoholic drinks that a bar tender has to serve, the professions does appear scary. How can anyone know all the recipes and the ingredients?

Well, what no bartender really tells you is that in real life you do not have to know all the recipes. The majority of bars and hotels all over the country usually serve 20-40 standard drinks which make up 99% of the business. So one does not have to remember all the 1000s of recipes but just the common every day drinks.

If you pay attention you can learn the common 50 or so recipes in no time. However, it is always worth knowing some unusual recipes. You never know when a customer may ask you to make such an unusual drink. And if you can make it, you will be a hero (and get a big tip). While there are certainly a lot of drinks and ingredients to remember, one should always keep a small book handy behind the bar. You can always go at the back, peek into it and then make the drink.

Rather than learning all the ingredients and recipes, one should put more effort in adding style and flair to how one makes and pours the drink. The majority of customers have little clue what is exactly in the drink.

Popularity: 14% [?]

Bar tending was always thought of as a no good profession in the past. It was assumed that only drunks and alcoholic became bar tenders. This myth was perpetuating for a long time and only in the past 2 decades has this imaged changed.

Tom Cruise in the movie, Cocktail, glamorized the occupation and brought it some respect.  Today, bar tending is thought of as a great job and many people are trying to be bar tenders. The job offers excitement, loud noise, friendly people (most of the time), clean fun and a chance to meet lots of people from all races, genders and age.

Bar tending is not for everyone; one has to like the atmosphere and the hours. The bright lights, noise, the occasional drunk and ongoing celebrations is only cut out for a select few.

While the profession sounds glamorous, most bar tenders would agree that it is a lot of hard work and one needs good working habits to survive. Bar tenders start work late in the evening and usually work past midnight.

The job is demanding but stable. People drink no matter what the occasion, good or bad.   Bar tending will always be a steady job with steady pay.

Popularity: 8% [?]

A daiquiri is a cocktail drink made from a combination of rum, lime juice and sugar. Over the years several variations of this drink have been developed.

The classic daiquiri was always served in a tall glass full of ice. Both lime and sugar were then sprinkled over the ice and 2-3 ounces of rum was added to make the drink. Using a long spoon the drink was mixed and consumed.

Today, the variations of daiquiri include doubling the portion of rum to 4-6 ounces, omitting the sugar, adding honey/syrup and adding some grape fruit juice. Frozen daiquiri is basically the same thing except that the drink is blended with ice, making it a little slushy.

Daiquiri is a popular drink in most bars and sports clubs. Drinking a few daiquiris on an empty stomach almost always induces a state of lightheadedness and delight.

There is also the strawberry daiquiri- which has become a popular drink both in the home and at social events.  Essentially all the ingredients are combined and Strawberries are added to the blender and pulverized.  This results in a sweet delicious refreshing drink that tastes great.

Popularity: 7% [?]

This highball cocktail is popular at all bars and sports clubs. The cocktail is made from vodka, orange juice, peach schnapps and cranberry juice. The drink was first served at TGI Fridays years ago and now is widely available in all bars.

The ingredients for “sex on the beach” are mixed,  shaken with some ice and served in a highball glass.

Over the years, there have been several variations to this drink. Some bartenders also add raspberries as garnish and use pineapple juice instead of the traditional orange juice. Besides raspberries, one can even add cherries.

The drink is very soft and fruity and is perfect at the beach or on a hot summer evening.

Behind the drink there is a subtle meaning which most men hope will come true. The women even though shy to order this drink always have lust in their eyes. In either case, Sex on the beach is the perfect beverage for a couple who hope to get more than just a drink.
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Popularity: 21% [?]