I've found that my brain is not well trained to be a bartender. The problem is that I can't immediately call to mind a large number of drinks that fit a person's request. Rather, I can think of one or two at a time. And since people's requests are often redundant, I find myself making the same drinks over and over, even though I am actually familiar with a lot more than that. I've wanted to have some sort of a database which I could search using keywords. For instance, it would be nice to search for refreshing, gin-based drinks which use raspberry syrup and to have a list of drinks generated for me automatically. That would take the heat off of my beleaguered brain.
I haven't solved the problem completely, but I've taken a few steps forward with the development of The Libation Bearers Drinks Database. It's a growing list of recipes with keywords attached to each drink. I (or you) can search by drink name, ingredient, or descriptor. I have no intention of even approaching comprehensiveness; rather, it's a list of drinks that I can make at my bar with the spirits et al. that I routinely stock. Use it if you please. The link has been permanently placed at the top of the right-hand column.
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2 years ago
Great Idea!!!
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