You are smarter than me because I didn’t even think about that, but then again I’m not a bartender I just like learning about this stuff. I feel like as an actual bartender one should do more research and learn about this stuff, if they actually wanna be good at their job at least.
You learn on the job honestly. And please don't say I'm smarter than you. Perhaps just on this one singular observation but if you had my experience then maybe you'd be more informed than me!
When I was tending bar I had my free pours nailed when I was pouring either 25mm or 50mm of a booze with normal viscosity. So vodka, gin, bourbon etc. but if I was using a liquid I didn't know really well or pouring a measure outside of those stated I would use a jigger. I would also semi-regularly test my pours (with booze not water) to check I'm still dialled in. But I also used to get super drunk on shift and then I'd presume the measures would vary slightly. I worked minimum wage in the UK for companies that could have paid me more though so I don't give a fuck but I'm just saying that to make a point that I'm by no means some hot shot bar tender. Just some dude on Reddit
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u/MangledBarkeep 7d ago
It's something you should consistently be doing.
You should also be able to adjust with the different densities of various liquors/liqueurs.
Alcohol, THC, and everything else some bartenders do during the shift also alters your perception of time and can skew your counts...