MIXOLOGY : History, Facts, and Myths

HISTORY

The history of the Mixologist begins by understanding the story of the Bartender:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bartender 

FACTS

• Definition of "Mix"
  http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/mix
   

• Definition of "Mixology"
  The art, skill, or study of preparing mixed drinks.
    

• Definition of "Mixologist"
  A person skilled in preparing, mixing, and serving drinks; making alcoholic drinks at a bar; 
  a bartender.

MYTHS 

Top Ten Myths about Mixologists:

1. They are a Higher Class of Bartender;
2. Are only Men;
3. Went to school in New York;
4. Most have worked 10 years or more as a Bartender;
5. Wrote a Book;
6. Work for a Magazine;
7. Work for a Liquor Company or Wholesaler;
8. Use online Names using Guru, Spirited, Number One, King of Bars, etc.;
9. Work in a major city like Vegas, New Orleans, Los Angeles or New York;
10. They found this site, loved it, and kept it to themselves... WHAT?! ...
    This is a myth! - Pass it on and invite another Mixologist to join us!

Please do not send us angry emails about the Top Ten... 
     Remember:
Myth = delusion, fable, fabrication, fantasy, fiction, illusion, legend, lore, parable, etc. 

  

  

 

Top of Page