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    Hello old friend, it’s been 2 years…

    Do you remember how we thought the pandemic would last a few weeks? Maybe even a month, or 2?… This is an old fashioned cocktail at a…… Read more “Hello old friend, it’s been 2 years…”

    May 1, 2022 by Vanessa Lantos

    6 confessions of a (for the moment on corona-break) full time bartender.

    Happy Friday friends! I’m staying at home, but I’d love to keep a connection with you. So here is a short fun post to sweeten your evening.…… Read more “6 confessions of a (for the moment on corona-break) full time bartender.”

    April 3, 2020May 2, 2022 by Vanessa Lantos

    Love letter from the flip side

    Hello friends and readers. I have taken a break for a couple of months from this blog, but today feels like a beautiful day to return. I…… Read more “Love letter from the flip side”

    November 21, 2019November 21, 2019 by Vanessa Lantos

    Let me make you an old fashioned = I’m a boss.

    A common question for bartenders: “What is your favorite cocktail to make?” My response: an old fashioned. This answer is normally received with surprise, suspicion, and it…… Read more “Let me make you an old fashioned = I’m a boss.”

    September 6, 2019September 6, 2019 by Vanessa Lantos

    5 qualities that make or break a bar.

    I believe you can become an expert at the things you enjoy the most, because in the search for that pleasure you pay extra attention to all…… Read more “5 qualities that make or break a bar.”

    September 5, 2019November 21, 2019 by Vanessa Lantos

    I want a day with normal people.

    What is the meaning of a normal person? Have you ever heard about someone who is so normal that they can’t be trusted? “He is so normal,…… Read more “I want a day with normal people.”

    July 27, 2019July 27, 2019 by Vanessa Lantos

    Local treasure: PROHIBITION.

    The true definition of a pub is a public house, where usually alcoholic beverages are sold and consumed. The more profound meaning is a place of gathering…… Read more “Local treasure: PROHIBITION.”

    July 19, 2019July 19, 2019 by Vanessa Lantos

    The un glamorous life.

    When I was offered the opportunity to be a cocktail crafter, a mixologist, an entertainer with libations, I was excited. I have worked in the service industry…… Read more “The un glamorous life.”

    July 18, 2019July 18, 2019 by Vanessa Lantos

    The heat makes me indulge without restraint

    Nobody is attractive in the heat. In an instant, I just washed my hair and brushed it, and it is already glued to my forehead with sweat.…… Read more “The heat makes me indulge without restraint”

    June 29, 2019July 2, 2019 by Vanessa Lantos

    Women Negronis FTW

    I love unexpected days off. Everything is a possibility. Almost better than planing the day is to go out and look for adventure, make new friends, drink…… Read more “Women Negronis FTW”

    June 28, 2019June 28, 2019 by Vanessa Lantos

    The customer is always righteous.

    From the Merriam-Webster: righ·teous |  \ ˈrī-chəs 1: acting in accord with divine or moral law: free from guilt or sin Sometimes working at the bar feels like I’m an artist. Creating cocktails in front…… Read more “The customer is always righteous.”

    June 26, 2019June 26, 2019 by Vanessa Lantos

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