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Integrity: Public Enemy #1

☀️🍹 SUNSHINE SEASON CALLS FOR A GREAT MARGARITA 🍹☀️Windows down.Patio weather.Flip flops.Boat days.Beach vibes.And a mar...
06/18/2026

☀️🍹 SUNSHINE SEASON CALLS FOR A GREAT MARGARITA 🍹☀️

Windows down.
Patio weather.
Flip flops.
Boat days.
Beach vibes.
And a margarita that never misses. 😎🌴

💥🍊 RYAN'S GRAND MARGARITA 🍊💥

The crown jewel of the Ryan The Bartender Margarita Collection. 👑🍹

Made with:
🔥 Casamigos Blanco Tequila
🔥 Grand Marnier
🔥 Fresh Lime Juice
🔥 Organic Agave Nectar

Finished with a dehydrated lime & orange wheel garnish and your choice of:

🧂 Classic Salt Rim
OR
🌶️ Tajín Rim (Ryan's personal recommendation)

This is the margarita that checks every box:

☀️ Crisp enough for the patio
🏖️ Perfect for the beach
🚤 Made for boat days
🎶 Built for summer nights
🍹 Smooth enough to sip all afternoon

Bright citrus. Premium tequila. Perfect balance.

No mixers.
No shortcuts.
Just a handcrafted margarita done right. 💯

If summer had an official cocktail... this might be it. 😏🍊

👇 Salt Rim or Tajín Rim?
Tell me which side you're on.

🍻 TIPSY THURSDAY 🍻TELL STORIES. NOT SPECIALS.Every bartender can post:"Old Fashioneds $8 tonight."That's information.But...
06/18/2026

🍻 TIPSY THURSDAY 🍻

TELL STORIES. NOT SPECIALS.

Every bartender can post:

"Old Fashioneds $8 tonight."

That's information.

But information doesn't always create connection.

Stories do.

Instead, tell people:

"One of my regulars asked me to make an Old Fashioned exactly the way his grandfather used to drink them. Twenty years later, it's still one of my favorite cocktails to make."

Now you've created emotion.

Connection.

Curiosity.

People remember stories.

People share stories.

People engage with stories.

The special matters.

But the story behind it is what makes people care.

Behind every cocktail, every regular, and every shift, there's a story worth telling.

Share those stories.

That's how you build an audience.

- Ryan The Bartender

🧠💡 WISDOM WEDNESDAY 💡🧠YOUR EXPERIENCE IS VALUABLE.BUT IT IS NOT A STRATEGY.One of the biggest mistakes I see in hospital...
06/17/2026

🧠💡 WISDOM WEDNESDAY 💡🧠

YOUR EXPERIENCE IS VALUABLE.
BUT IT IS NOT A STRATEGY.

One of the biggest mistakes I see in hospitality is believing that years alone guarantee future success.

"I've been doing this for 20 years."

That's great.

But what have you learned in the last 20 days?

Experience creates wisdom.

Adaptation creates opportunity.

The most successful people in our industry aren't always the most experienced.

They're often the most curious.

They ask questions.

They learn new technology.

They study trends.

They experiment.

They stay teachable.

A growth mindset says:

"I may know a lot, but there's still more to learn."

The moment we think we've learned everything is the moment growth stops.

And in a rapidly changing industry, standing still is often the same thing as moving backward.

Stay humble.

Stay curious.

Stay learning.

- Ryan The Bartender

Because sometimes.... you earned itBaker's Barbados Mai Tai🤤 Thank you, I'll have another!
06/16/2026

Because sometimes.... you earned it

Baker's Barbados Mai Tai

🤤

Thank you, I'll have another!

Tech-O Tuesday: Every Bartender Has a BrandTECH-O TUESDAY | WEEK 2Your Social Media Is Your Digital Resume📱 Most bartend...
06/16/2026

Tech-O Tuesday: Every Bartender Has a Brand

TECH-O TUESDAY | WEEK 2

Your Social Media Is Your Digital Resume

📱 Most bartenders still think resumes get jobs.

Today's reality?

Your social media often gets viewed before your resume ever does.

Managers look.
Owners look.
Recruiters look.
Guests look.

What do they see?

Photos of drinks you've created?
Knowledge you're sharing?
Your professionalism?

Or nothing at all?

Technology allows you to showcase your skills 24/7.

Post a cocktail.
Share a technique.
Teach something you learned.

You don't need thousands of followers.

You need consistency.

Every post becomes proof of your knowledge, experience, and passion for the industry.

Your social media isn't just social anymore.

It's your digital resume.

- Ryan The Bartender

🎯 MASTERMIND MONDAY SERIES: “Integrity Behind The Bar” — Week 3 of 5Week 3 — Own The MistakeEvery bartender makes mistak...
06/15/2026

🎯 MASTERMIND MONDAY SERIES: “Integrity Behind The Bar” — Week 3 of 5

Week 3 — Own The Mistake

Every bartender makes mistakes.

Wrong liquor. Missed modifier. Forgotten ticket. Overcooked interaction. Bad attitude after a stressful rush.

The difference between average bartenders and respected bartenders?

Integrity. 🔥

Integrity says:
✔️ “That was my mistake.”
✔️ “Let me fix that.”
✔️ “I apologize.”
✔️ “I’ll make it right.”

Blaming servers. Blaming the kitchen. Blaming barbacks. Blaming management. Blaming customers.

That doesn’t build professionalism. It destroys trust.

Owning mistakes actually BUILDS credibility when handled correctly.

Guests remember honesty. Managers remember accountability. Teams remember who stands up and who hides.

A bartender who takes responsibility becomes someone people can count on. 🍸

This week’s challenge:
👉 The next time something goes wrong, own it quickly, professionally, and confidently.
No excuses. Just growth.

- Ryan The Bartender

🔥🍹 WE DIDN'T BUILD A MERCH STORE... WE BUILT A BRAND. 🍹🔥If you've been following Ryan The Bartender for a while, you al...
06/14/2026

🔥🍹 WE DIDN'T BUILD A MERCH STORE... WE BUILT A BRAND. 🍹🔥

If you've been following Ryan The Bartender for a while, you already know this has never been just about making drinks.

It's about craftsmanship. It's about hospitality. It's about professionalism. It's about taking pride in what you do.

And now you can wear that mindset. 💯

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So whether you're a bartender... A server... A manager... A hospitality professional... Or simply someone who appreciates the craft...
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📸 If you grab some gear, tag Ryan The Bartender when it arrives. I want to see where it's being worn and who's representing the brand.

Cheers, friends. 🍻

🥤🔥 BEFORE DIRTY SODAS WERE TRENDY... THERE WAS THE COLORADO BULLDOG. 🔥🥤Everywhere you look these days, people are talkin...
06/14/2026

🥤🔥 BEFORE DIRTY SODAS WERE TRENDY... THERE WAS THE COLORADO BULLDOG. 🔥🥤

Everywhere you look these days, people are talking about Dirty Sodas.

Soda mixed with cream.
Soda mixed with flavored syrups.
Soda mixed with all kinds of sweet additions.

And while the trend may be new...

Bartenders have been making an adult version for decades. 😎🍹

Meet the Colorado Bulldog.

The true O.G. Dirty Soda.

A smooth, creamy, dangerously delicious cocktail made with:

🥃 Vodka
☕ Kahlúa
🥛 Heavy Whipping Cream
🥤 Topped with Coca-Cola

Sounds a little crazy...

Until you try one.

Then suddenly you're wondering where this cocktail has been your entire life. 😂

Personally, I love making mine with Vanilla Vodka for a little extra sweetness and flavor.

But that's just the beginning...

🍒 Cherry Bulldog
Use Cherry Vodka and a splash of Grenadine.

🫐 Raspberry Bulldog
Use Raspberry Vodka and a touch of Chambord.

🍫 Dessert Bulldog
Add a drizzle of chocolate syrup.

🍮 Caramel Bulldog
A little caramel sauce takes this thing to another level.

It's creamy.
It's smooth.
It's sweet.
It's nostalgic.
And somehow it still feels like an ice cream float for grown-ups.

Adults deserve to have a little fun too. 😎🍹

So now I have to ask...

👇 Have you ever had a Colorado Bulldog?

And if not...

What flavor are you trying first?

🍒 Cherry
🫐 Raspberry
🍫 Chocolate
🍮 Caramel
🥤 Classic Vanilla

Let's hear it!

— Ryan The Bartender

☀️🍋 SUMMER IN A GLASS? I THINK SO. 🍋☀️There’s just something about a homemade lemonade on a hot summer day.The sunshine ...
06/13/2026

☀️🍋 SUMMER IN A GLASS? I THINK SO. 🍋☀️

There’s just something about a homemade lemonade on a hot summer day.

The sunshine is out. The temperatures are climbing. And sometimes you need a cocktail that’s refreshing, crisp, and dangerously easy to enjoy.

Introducing Ryan's Homemade Spiked Lemonade. 🍋🍸

Built with:
✨ Tito's Handmade Vodka
✨ Cointreau
✨ Fresh-Squeezed Lemon Juice
✨ Homemade Simple Syrup
✨ Topped with Lemon-Lime Soda

Finished with a sugar half-rim and a fresh lemon garnish for that perfect balance of sweet and tart.

This cocktail is everything summer should be:

☀️ Bright
🍋 Refreshing
❄️ Ice cold
💦 Thirst-quenching
😎 Easy drinking

Every sip starts with fresh lemon flavor, followed by a smooth citrus sweetness, and finishes crisp and refreshing enough to make you forget just how warm it is outside.

Fair warning though...
These are incredibly crushable. 😏🍋

So whether you're enjoying a day on the patio, catching up with friends, or simply looking for the perfect summer cocktail, Ryan's Homemade Spiked Lemonade delivers exactly what you're looking for.

Because honestly...

Summer vibes, sunshine, and lemonade.

What could be better than that?
🍋☀️ Cheers! ☀️🍋

— Ryan The Bartender

Came across this recipe for the Clara Bow, honoring the 1920s era actress, and had a few people in mind to make this as ...
06/13/2026

Came across this recipe for the Clara Bow, honoring the 1920s era actress, and had a few people in mind to make this as my guinea pigs.

I always love making different style cocktails with Bourbon when I can, and always down to use St-Germain in recipes as much as possible.

For this, I went with a Bulleit Bourbon, the St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur, a fresh homemade lemon juice super juice, Strawberry puree and about 6 mint leaves. Garnished with a mint sprig with a little slap on the hand and around the glass to release the oils and get some of that natural mint aroma. (Recipe normally calls for Grenadine, I swapped it for strawberry 🍓)

Definitely enjoyed this cocktail, and would love to maybe explore it more, but was very satisfied with how it turned out.

Sam The Bartender approved as well!

- Ryan The Bartender

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