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Want to be a bartender? Tips, tricks for making, pouring drinks

Published  January 12, 2015 11:39am CST
FOX 6 Now Milwaukee

Chip checks out bartending class for students at the Art Institute of Wisconsin

Chip checks out bartending class for students at the Art Institute of Wisconsin



MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Chip gets a behind the scenes look at a bartending class offered for students and those associated with the Art Instituted of Wisconsin. Those who complete the class with get a bartender license. Click here to learn more.

Chip learns how to make a cocktail

Chip learns how to make a cocktail



Chip learns how to prepare, pour a drink

Chip learns how to prepare, pour a drink



Packer” tini”


    Pour ice in a shaker add midori and vodka – shake and pour over ice

    TIP: you could use Lime Capirina Liquor or any green colored liquor in place of midori

    “Mocktail” -Non alcohol -Green and Gold Mojito Punch


      Make simple syrup , by adding 1 ½ cups of sugar to 2 cups of water , heat to dissolve sugar. Add the mint ; let stand for 5 minutes. Strain and discard the mint leaves from the syrup; set aside.

      Stir the sorbet, lime juice, and 1 cup water together in a large pitcher until well combined. Pour the mint-infused syrup into the mixture. Add sparkling Water and stir. Serve over ice. Garnish with lemon or lime slices and mint leaves.

      The Frozen Tundra


        The Retro Cocktail is still in for 2015 –

        ( all about teaching the traditional and then making it shine in 2015)

        Ice Bowl Manhattan



            TIPS

            NOW….

            For a real show- you can either smoke the cherries or serve the cocktail  smoked! You achieve this by taking a little shredded wood chips or even  cigar tobacco  and putting it in your smoking gun. Put cherries in a container that you can enclose or use a larger glass upside down over the cocktail.

            OR

            For an ice bowl you could make round ice cubes and partially freeze – poke a hole in the center and pour out remaining water. Mix up the Manhattan and funnel it into the frozen ice ball. Another tip for super bowl party drinks is to pre make any drink and fill mason jars. It is great for a make ahead so you don’t miss any of the game playing bartender

            ***If you want to make your own:

            Maraschino Cocktail Cherries:


               


                Cucumber Mint Gimlet


                  Shake ingredients with ice and strain into an ice filled old fashion glass- garnish with cucumber slice

                  How about an edible cocktail-

                  Vodka Marinated Tomatoes


                    Dipping Salts and Lemon Pepper Seasoning


                      TIP: If there are any left over – make a lightened up “Hail” Mary

                      By putting the tomatoes in a blender with a little horseradish – pour into a glass , top with your favorite beer and garnish.

                      New Years Resolution and Holiday detox”tini”

                      This should be a guilt-free cocktail: It is infused with rich antioxidants like the pomegranate, cranberry and the fabulous acai berry juice. Add a twist of orange zest for vitamin C.  Oh Yes, don’t forget the vodka and triple sec for that feel good all over sensation.

                      For each cocktail


                        Mix all ingredients in a cocktail shaker full of ice and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a few pomegranate seeds.

                        What is Acai?

                        The acai berry (pronounced ah-sigh-ee) is a fruit that grows on the acai palm trees in the Amazon rain forest of Brazil. It is dark purple in color and about the size of a grape. It is extremely rich in nutrients.

                        The fruit tastes like a vibrant mix of berries and chocolate. With rich nutrients and great taste, it is not surprising that this food is becoming extremely popular.

                        Acai Berry, the new Super food is extremely rich in antioxidants, amino acids and essential fatty acids. With 15-20 times the antioxidants as red grapes, it is one of best sources of antioxidants of any food. There are numerous benefits to acai.

                        It can: