History of Bartending
• From Ancient Times to Modern Mixology
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Introduction
• • Bartending is the art and practice of
preparing and serving drinks.
• • Bartenders play key roles in hospitality,
entertainment, and social life.
Ancient Beginnings
• • Early taverns in Mesopotamia, Greece, and
Rome.
• • Drinks included wine, beer, and mead.
• • Taverns were community gathering places.
Middle Ages
• • Rise of alehouses and inns across Europe.
• • Brewing became a central part of tavern
culture.
• • Inns served travelers and locals alike.
Colonial Era
• • Taverns in America were social and political
hubs.
• • Birth of the 'public house' or pub tradition.
• • Vital for community gatherings and trade.
19th Century: Golden Age of
Cocktails
• • Jerry Thomas: 'Father of American mixology.'
• • First bartending guides published.
• • Classic cocktails like Martini, Manhattan, and
Old Fashioned emerged.
Prohibition Era (1920–1933)
• • Speakeasies and hidden bars thrived.
• • Bartenders moved overseas to Europe and
Cuba.
• • Cocktail culture evolved despite restrictions.
Post-War to Late 20th Century
• • Rise of tiki culture and themed bars.
• • Popularity of hotel bars and chain
establishments.
• • Cocktail culture spread globally.
Modern Bartending & Mixology
• • Craft cocktail revival.
• • Flair bartending and global competitions.
• • Bartenders seen as artists and creators.
Conclusion
• • Bartending is both a craft and a profession.
• • It has evolved from ancient taverns to
modern mixology.
• • Continues to shape social and cultural life.
References
• • Difford’s Guide: History of Bartending
• • Imbibe Magazine
• • The Craft of the Cocktail by Dale DeGroff
