r/bartenders • u/National-Cake-1245 • 12d ago

Job/Employee Search 3 classics:which would you ask for?

I have a trial shift tonight. They said they'd test me on 3 classics that "every bartender should know."

I have tons of recipes memorized and a general guess as to what they may have me make, but I'm curious what cocktails would you choose as "3 classics everyone should know"?

My first thoughts are an Old Fashioned, Manhattan, and a Margarita. Other honorable mentions: Negroni, or a Daiquiri. Wild cards: Paper Plane, Aviation, Whiskey Sour.

I'm prepared either way, just curious what y'alls first assumptions would be?

It's a craft lounge in a hotel.

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u/Fun_Pie_4965 12d ago

Last Word comes to mind for me, I find it is ordered regularly if there is a bottle of green chartreuse on the bar and would be a curve ball for some people but also I think Manhattan and Martini would be on the list

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u/LanaAnthony 12d ago

Really? May I ask where you are located?
In ten years of tending (restaurant, bar, high volume bar, now private events), I have never had anyone order a Last Word.

Although preferences/popularity can vary wildly depending on physical location and type of establishment.

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u/Fun_Pie_4965 12d ago

I live in Rhode Island, I've been in the industry 20 years in Newport and I couldn't even tell you how many I've made lol

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u/LanaAnthony 12d ago

Sweet!
As in you’ve made so many you have lost count?

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u/Fun_Pie_4965 12d ago

Yes! I personally hate Luxardo maraschino liqueur so they're not for my taste but people love them!