The Bartender Rant Podcast

Alright all of you bloody punters, please welcome to the show our very first guest from the UK! Amy serves up a classic British Lager along with a taste of what it's like bartending across the pond in Brighton England. Camden Pils Lager: Grab a bottle, pop that top and enjoy! FOLLOW Instagram @BRPdrinkalong Facebook @BRPdrinkalong Twitter @BRPdrinkalong Snapchat @BRPdrinkalong SUPPORT Merch: prodi...

Steve's long time friend stops by The Pool Room Studios to catch up over some delicious Gimlets. Despite the Rose's Lime Juice, MEG serves up some fresh and juicy takes from her career in the service industry. MEG's Vodka Gimlet: 2 oz Vodka .5 oz Simple Syrup .5 oz FRESH Lime Juice. Add all ingredients into a shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously for roughly 5 counts. Strain into a chilled mart...

From mandatory pieces of flare at TGI Friday's to owning one of Baltimore's most successful restaurants, Paul shares his perspective on the ups, downs, and complete chaos of the bar business. Paul's Whiskey Ginger: Jameson Irish Whiskey Ginger Ale Fill glass with ice. Add 40% whiskey, 60% ginger ale and enjoy! FOLLOW Instagram @BRPdrinkalong Facebook @BRPdrinkalong Twitter @BRPdrinkalong Snapchat...

Only a year out of the bar industry, Richard stops by the Pool Room Studios to get some closure over his 12 years behind the pipes in Fell's Point and Baltimore County. Grab your GM and Natty Boh and get ready for some Dick! Richard's GM & Natty Boh Bottle Backs: 2-3 oz. Grand Marnier at Room Temperature National Bohemian Beer (Bottle) Pour a few fingers of GM into a cordial glass or snifter....

It isn't often that a guest gets to do a practice run of The Gauntlet, but thanks to Steve's fuck up, Lex got her own private rehearsal. Fortunately, she came back for the second recording with a vengeance! Mix up those Dirty Shirleys and say a prayer for Steve as Lex dominates The Gauntlet! Lex's Dirty Shirley: · Vodka (whatever looks right) · Sprite (ditto) · Splash of Grenadine · Ice · Garnish...

He's been a barback, he's been a bartender, hell, he's even been the bar police! Enjoy this classic cocktail while Kyle puts the "charm" in Charm City. Kyle's Captain & Coke · 2-4 oz. Captain Morgan Spiced Rum (just eyeball it) · Equal Parts Cocacola (out of a can) · Ice Fill glass with ice, add rum, then coke, give it a little stir and enjoy! FOLLOW Instagram @BRPdrinkalong Facebook @BRPdrink...

What better way to bring a little sophistication to the pod than with some champagne? Pop a bottle and enjoy a little bubbly with Meredith! Meredith's French 75: 1 oz. Gin 1/2 oz. Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice 1/2 oz. Simple Syrup 3 oz. Champagne Garnish with Lemon Twist Pour the gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup into a shaker filled with ice and shake. Pour the mixture into a champagne flute and...

He may have been born in the plains, but he's got the swamp in his blood now! On this episode, Trent gives us the inside scoop on what it's like bartending in legendary New Orleans. Mix up your Paloma, act like ya know, and let Trent take you on a personal tour through one of America's most famous party towns. Trent's Spicy Mezcal Paloma: 1.75 oz Mezcal (Illegal or Gem & Bolt) 1 oz Cayenne Sim...

You've heard them on every episode, now get to know Mark, Gabe, and John of Trauma Parlor as they shred through The Gauntlet like it's a tasty lick. FOLLOW Instagram @BRPdrinkalong Facebook @BRPdrinkalong Twitter @BRPdrinkalong Snapchat @BRPdrinkalong SUPPORT Merch: prodigydtg.com/bartenderrant/shop/home LEAVE A TIP Paypal: TheBartenderRantPodcast@gmail.com

If you don't think that the White Russian is one of the best cocktails of all time... well, you know, that's just like, uh, your opinion, man. Please welcome the mysterious "Jim" to the Pod as he gives us the dirty on bartending in Baltimore's historic Fell's Point. FOLLOW Instagram @BRPdrinkalong Facebook @BRPdrinkalong Twitter @BRPdrinkalong Snapchat @BRPdrinkalong SUPPORT Merch: prodigydtg.com/...

Dog days of summer getting you down? Then maybe it's time to cool off with a delicious Pineapple Mojito and our favorite Connecticutessen, Sam Mason. FOLLOW Instagram @BRPdrinkalong Facebook @BRPdrinkalong Twitter @BRPdrinkalong Snapchat @BRPdrinkalong SUPPORT Merch: prodigydtg.com/bartenderrant/shop/home LEAVE A TIP Paypal: TheBartenderRantPodcast@gmail.com

The Land of Oz, Oil Cans, and a guy from Kansas? How many Wizard of Oz references can we fit into one episode description? Please welcome Val, our first foreign bartender, as we hear about his journey from The Land Down Under all the way to Charm City. FOLLOW Instagram @BRPdrinkalong Facebook @BRPdrinkalong Twitter @BRPdrinkalong Snapchat @BRPdrinkalong SUPPORT Merch: prodigydtg.com/bartenderrant/...

You wouldn’t expect that after being trained to bartend by Steve that anyone could ever make it very far in this industry, but our long-time friend Jill persevered! With Negroni in hand, Jill takes us through The Gauntlet employing what she’s learned on her journey from baby server to bar manager. White Negroni: · 1.5 ounces gin · 1 ounce Lillet blanc aperitif · .5 ounce Suze gentian liqueur · Gar...

What's better than beer for breakfast? Pretty sure there's a Johnny Cash lyric in there somewhere. Or is it The Doors? Either way, finish up your Pedialyte, pop a bottle, and get ready to witness Em absolutely destroy The Gauntlet! Emily's Sunday Morning Beer: · A 6 Pack of Flying Dog Raging Bitch IPAs Set your alarm for 10:30 a.m., pop that bottle, and enjoy that girth! FOLLOW Instagram @BRPdrink...

What better way to wrap up three back-to-back-to-back episodes than with three back-to-back-to-back cocktails?! If you haven’t been drinking along with us yet, now’s the time to start! Our beloved Brian serves up arguably two of our favorite cocktails on this Podcast. Don’t sleep on the Cucumber Collins! Drink #1 Mama Brian's Spicy Margarita · 1.5 oz Silver Tequila · Orange · Lemon · 2-3 Limes · J...

He may not be bartending now, but he’ll never be out. Sit back and enjoy one of the most classic cocktails while this “Balmore” native crushes The Gauntlet! J.B.’s Old Fashioned · 1.5 oz Woodford Reserve Bourbon Whiskey · 2-4 Dashes Aromatic Bitters · Sugar Cube · Orange Slice · Luxardo Cherry Muddle the sugar, bitters, orange slice, and cherry together. Add whiskey, ice, garnish with an orange pe...

It took some wrangling, but we finally got him! Please welcome to the show the man, the myth, the legend, Dirty Tom! Jameson Shots · Jameson. Just Jameson. Poor into a shot glass and enjoy! FOLLOW Instagram @BRPdrinkalong Facebook @BRPdrinkalong Twitter @BRPdrinkalong Snapchat @BRPdrinkalong SUPPORT Merch: prodigydtg.com/bartenderrant/shop/home LEAVE A TIP Paypal: TheBartenderRantPodcast@gmail.com

Welcome our first anonymous guest! You know you're doing something right as hosts when your guest doesn't want their identity revealed. Crack open a fresh bottle of Johnny Walker Black and enjoy! FOLLOW Instagram @BRPdrinkalong Facebook @BRPdrinkalong Twitter @BRPdrinkalong Snapchat @BRPdrinkalong SUPPORT Merch: prodigydtg.com/bartenderrant/shop/home LEAVE A TIP Paypal: TheBartenderRantPodcast@gma...

Annie Gladbach makes a pit stop in Missouri to share some stories with us from her international bartending experience. FOLLOW Instagram @BRPdrinkalong Facebook @BRPdrinkalong Twitter @BRPdrinkalong Snapchat @BRPdrinkalong SUPPORT Merch: prodigydtg.com/bartenderrant/shop/home LEAVE A TIP Paypal: TheBartenderRantPodcast@gmail.com

On remote in Mike's hometown of Pittsburg, Kansas, we interview the effervescent Meg McCoy. Fix yourself one of Meg's signature Horse Feathers and click your heels, because we're not in Baltimore anymore!! FOLLOW Instagram @BRPdrinkalong Facebook @BRPdrinkalong Twitter @BRPdrinkalong Snapchat @BRPdrinkalong SUPPORT Merch: prodigydtg.com/bartenderrant/shop/home LEAVE A TIP Paypal: TheBartenderRantP...

East Coast, West Coast, she's done it all! Kick back with Jack and meet our good friend, Syd! FOLLOW Instagram @BRPdrinkalong Facebook @BRPdrinkalong Twitter @BRPdrinkalong Snapchat @BRPdrinkalong SUPPORT Merch: prodigydtg.com/bartenderrant/shop/home LEAVE A TIP Paypal: TheBartenderRantPodcast@gmail.com

Tony Castino serves up some tropical vibes as he regales us with some hilarious stories about his life in the service industry. Tony's Mai Tai: 1.5-2 oz Spiced Rum .5-.75 oz Coconut Rum Tsp grenadine syrup 3 oz. pineapple juice 3 oz. orange juice Cup of Ice Garnish with orange wheel Combine all ingredients into a cup, garnish with an orange wheel, and enjoy! FOLLOW Instagram @BRPdrinkalong Faceboo...

Get to know Steve's little brother, Tom Haley, as he prepares a delicious batch of Tom Collins for us all. Tom's Tom Collins: 2 oz. gin .75 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice .5 oz simple syrup 2 oz club soda Cup of ice Garnish with lemon wedge or wheel Combine the gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup into a shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously for 5 seconds. Strain into a cup of ice, top off with...

In our inaugural episode, get to know our Co-Host Michael with his signature cocktail, the Dirty Gin Martini. Michael's Dirty Gin Martini 2.5 oz Beefeater Gin Splash of Martini & Rossi Dry Vermouth .5 oz Olive Brine Garnish with 3 freshly stuffed blue cheese olives Pour all ingredients into a shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously for approximately 5 seconds. Strain into a chilled martini gl...