BARTENDING-BASICS5 MIN READ
Explain Measured Pours
Respond to guest pressure for free-pouring while preserving measured quality.
Guest G curious regular at the rail 1 Defuse 2 Explain 3 Return The rail moment 20 sec Guest pressure A guest jokes that real bartenders free-pour while you are measuring a classic sour. The line needs to protect quality and hospitality at the same time. 1/4 oz can shift balance 1 joke can trigger defensiveness
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