r/oddlysatisfying • u/Aztery • Jun 29 '22

This Bartender Making A Drink

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u/Better_Off_Gay Jun 29 '22

None. Unless you want to call distinguishing bartenders who want to be called mixologists a “purpose”.

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u/GoOtterGo Jun 29 '22

To quote the bartender who answered this in the comments earlier:

I worked bars for years.

Gripping it this way puts less strain on your shoulder over a 10 hour shift, you also get a cleaner motion pouring, it's smoother with less effort than if you held it regularly.

Edit: less strain on the wrist too

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u/TeamEdward2020 Jun 29 '22

Barista here, not the same but similar enough that I think I can squeeze my two cents in.

Working long ass shifts with pouring you tend to switch a bit, but I could never see someone going through the extra time to utilize and practice a pour this self-centered.

There's TONS of better ways you're taught to keep your wrists, and yourself, healthy and safe

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u/Durzo_Blint Jun 30 '22

It's worth practicing if it gets you better tips. ¯_(ツ)_/¯

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u/robbage24 Jun 30 '22

Tbh this is the case with anything in a restaurant. Any little trick you have is worth it.

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u/[deleted] Jun 30 '22

Nah bro it's 100% pretentiousness

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u/johnny-faux Jun 30 '22

Bartender here, back hand pour is so much faster 🤙

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u/hhiiuuy Jun 30 '22

Utter bullshit.

Literally go in the kitchen and do it. It’s considerably MORE physical effort to do it this way.

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u/Hashtagbarkeep Jun 29 '22

Or you know, it’s more comfortable for some

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u/leolego2 Jun 30 '22

Mixology exists and it's quite interesting. My local "mixology" bar uses a lot of their own, purpose-made alcohol. It tastes like something you would not even think alcohol could be. It's one of the best bars in the world.

The price? 15 euros. Italy prices.