Because we are immersed in the world of cocktails, we like spending time in bars. In fact, we have to spend time in bars. Its a critical part of our R&D and our sales and marketing strategy.
One of the most fun things to do when sitting at a bar is to listen for some of the bar-specific lingo thats tossed around. Its the unique way bartenders, servers, and barbacks communicate with each other. Of course, many industries have their own lingua franca—Hollywood movie sets, diners, and operating rooms, to name just a few, but the language of the bar is especially fun for cocktail enthusiasts like us (and hopefully you!). Many terms, such as “dry,” “chaser,” “on the rocks,” and “virgin,” are commonly used by most of the drink-ordering public—theres nothing terribly intriguing about those words. We thought it would be fun to give you a list of some of the lesser-known terms that are commonly used by bartenders and mixologists, so you can understand a little more about how your next drink is made. Heres our listing of 40 of our favorite bartending terms.
You may have heard someone say the phrase, “a finger of whiskey.” The idea is that a pour of liquor to the height of a finger held horizontally alongside the bottom of glass should roughly equal two ounces.
One of the most fun things to do when sitting at a bar is to listen for some of the bar-specific lingo thats tossed around. Its the unique way bartenders, servers, and barbacks communicate with each other. Of course, many industries have their own lingua franca—Hollywood movie sets, diners, and operating rooms, to name just a few, but the language of the bar is especially fun for cocktail enthusiasts like us (and hopefully you!). Many terms, such as “dry,” “chaser,” “on the rocks,” and “virgin,” are commonly used by most of the drink-ordering public—theres nothing terribly intriguing about those words. We thought it would be fun to give you a list of some of the lesser-known terms that are commonly used by bartenders and mixologists, so you can understand a little more about how your next drink is made. Heres our listing of 40 of our favorite bartending terms.
Because we are immersed in the world of cocktails, we like spending time in bars. In fact, we have to spend time in bars. Its a critical part of our R&D and our sales and marketing strategy.
A few years ago a friend of mine’s sister who lived in Cincinnati came to visit Chicago. While we were throwing a few back she told us this story about how over the past weekend in the Nati’ she had gone out on some guys boat that she met at the bar. She didn’t know who the guy was but said that she and her friends had a good time. Said the guy’s name was Bronson something.
Don’t know about you but there’s only one Bronson who lives in Cincinnati that I know of. We quickly describe Bronson Arroyo to her and low and behold that’s the guy. That’s right, my friend’s sister was on a boat with Bronson Arroyo and had no clue. To a bunch of sports junkies like ourselves this story was absolute gold.
This is a great game to play when other people are drinking draft beer as they are wide open for an attack. It’s even better when they have no clue why you just Bronsoned them. When that happens enlighten them on what Bronsoning is, why we do it, and I’m pretty sure they’ll spread the word. Guys are stupid so doing something as trivial as sticking our finger in our friends drink all in the name of a Cincinnati Reds pitcher is definitely something thats right down our alley.
From that moment we decided that we would now randomly stick our index finger in each others drinks and yell out “Bronson”. As this game evolved we started to say “you’ve been Bronsoned” and then shortened it to “Bronsoned”.
Naturally we wouldn’t let this go and decided to take this up a few levels. We concluded that because Bronson is a professional athlete and can pick up chicks at will that he can pretty much do whatever he wants, especially if it’s on his boat. Because he’s picked up so many chicks, going to pound town all the time no longer gives him the fix that he’s looking for. That’s why he now sticks his finger in people’s drinks. Because he can.
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FAQ
What does finger mean drink?
How many ounces is 3 fingers?
How much is a finger in a drink?
What does 2 fingers mean when ordering a drink?
What is two fingers of alcohol?
Two fingers of alcohol is a measure of how much alcohol is served in a glass, typically a whiskey or other hard alcohol. It is a traditional measurement which originated from the depth of a glass. Typically, two fingers of alcohol would measure to about 1. 5 ounces or around 44 ml.
What is nail and finger clubbing?
Nail and finger clubbing is a medical condition where the tips of the fingers and toes become enlarged and the nails curve around the fingertips. It can be a sign of an underlying medical condition, such as heart or lung disease, gastrointestinal disease, or certain types of cancer. It can also be hereditary. Nail and finger clubbing can cause other symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest pain, and a persistent cough
What does three fingers mean in a drink?
The universal sign for three fingers of alcohol in a drink is a common way to measure the amount of alcohol in a pour.
What is a finger at a bar?
Fingers at a bar are a type of alcoholic beverage typically made with one or two shots of spirits, served neat or over ice cubes in an old-fashioned glass, and garnished with a citrus or fruit wedge. It is popular in both dive bars and upscale cocktail bars alike.