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Make a toast to your favorite bartender on World Bartender Day - show them some love with gratitude and appreciation!
Raise your glasses and join us in celebrating World Bartender Day on February 24! This day is all about honoring the hardworking bartenders who work tirelessly to make sure we have a good time. While it's impossible to trace the exact origins of this day, it is believed that it was started by a group of bartenders in London in the late 1990s. Since then, this special day has spread all over the world as a way for people to thank their local bartenders for creating delicious cocktails and keeping everyone happy. So why not take some time out and show your favorite bartender some love and appreciation?
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1700s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Early Beginnings of Bartending</div><div class='timeline-text'>The profession of bartending existed since various establishments started serving alcoholic beverages, often in the form of taverns and pubs, during the 17th and 18th centuries.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1830</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Cocktail Creation</div><div class='timeline-text'>Although there remains debate over the true inventor, Antoine Peychaud, a pharmacist from New Orleans, is believed to have created the first cocktail, 'Sazerac,' around the 1830s. </div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1862</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Bartender's Guide Publication</div><div class='timeline-text'>Jerry Thomas, considered the father of American mixology, publishes "How to Mix Drinks or The Bon-Vivant's Companion," the first guide to bartending and mixed drinks in history. </div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1933</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>End of Prohibition</div><div class='timeline-text'>After the repeal of Prohibition in the United States, a renewed interest in mixed drinks led to a resurgence of the bartending profession. </div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1990s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Origin of World Bartender Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>World Bartender Day is believed to be initiated by a group of bartenders in London to honor and appreciate professionals in their field.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>Present Day</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Global Recognition of Bartending</div><div class='timeline-text'>Today, World Bartender Day, celebrated on February 24, serves to recognize and appreciate bartenders globally for their craftsmanship and service.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Try a new drink</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Head out to your local bar and sample some of their specialty drinks. Ask the bartender for recommendations to sample something new. Who knows, you may discover a new favorite.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a cocktail party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather your friends, family, or colleagues and show off your bartending skills. Create some signature drinks, experiment with some classic cocktails, or even create a themed night and have everyone dress up.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Take a bartending class</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Maybe you want to learn some of the basics, or take your bartending skills to the next level. Look for professional bartending classes in your area or sign up for an online course.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit a local speakeasy</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Step back in time and visit a speakeasy in your area. Enjoy the atmosphere and sample some of the cocktails created by some of the best bartenders around.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit a distillery</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take a tour of a local distillery and learn about how spirits are made. Sample some of their products and gain an appreciation for the process that goes into making world-class spirits.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's an opportunity to celebrate a craft</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>World Bartender Day is the perfect chance to recognize the many skilled and talented individuals who dedicate their lives to this profession. From creating perfect cocktails and mixing drinks with precision, these hardworking individuals deserve some recognition for their dedication and artistry!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It supports local businesses</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By supporting your local bars and bartending establishments on World Bartender Day, you are helping them stay in business and providing jobs for those who depend on them. Plus, it gives you a great excuse to get together with friends and enjoy some delicious cocktails!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It raises awareness about bartending as a profession</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Unfortunately, not many people realize what an important job bartending is. By celebrating World Bartender Day, we can help spread the word that bartenders are more than just mixologists - they are hospitable and knowledgeable professionals who have chosen this line of work out of a sincere love for bringing people together over drinks.</p></div></div>
World Bartender Day is celebrated on February 24 every year. In 2024 World Bartender Day will occur on a Saturday.
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