For nearly ten years, Andrew Brendmoen has been serving Smokey Bones as a bartender. Besides taking orders and delivering food, Andrew Brendmoen acts as a mixologist, preparing and serving drinks for patrons. Bartending is a profession that involves numerous skills, including hospitality and serving alcoholic beverages quickly, but more recently, many bartenders are also required to master the skills of mixology.
Generally, the concept refers to the in-depth study of the craft of mixing drinks and how their various elements combine. Many mixologists take a culinary approach to drink creation, which means that instead of just adjusting or combining recipes, they also infuse creativity and experiential knowledge in the process.
The mixologist is often responsible for creating a drink menu with innovative cocktails based on the style of the establishment or seasonal ingredients. As a result, the drinks are often housemade, unique, or historical. Unlike those who simply work as bartenders, mixologists also typically have mastered many slicing techniques that enable the creation of curated garnishes.
Andrew Brendmoen 