The Basic Bar (thing)

In order to run a professional and enjoyable bar, there are certain sets of, well, they pretty much speak for themselves:

• The Basic Bar - Equipment
• The Basic Bar - Glassware
• Stocking a Bar:
  • Stocking a Bar - Spirits, Wines, and Beer
  • Stocking a Bar - Mixers
  • Stocking a Bar - Condiments
  • Stocking a Bar - Garnishes
• To Make a Simple Syrup or Sugar Syrup
• About Bitters
• Vermouth
• Bar Ice
• How to Chill a Glass
• How to Frost a Glass
• How to Muddle
• To Stir or Not to Stir
• When to Shake
• Pouring
• Floating Liqueurs
• The Secret of Flaming
• Using Fruit and Fruit Juices
• To Open Champagne or Sparkling Wine
• To Open Wine

Wow. That's a lot of drinking. By the way, the source for all my bar talk is the Mr. Boston Official Bartender's and Party Guide. It's an alright book, let me tell you.