iShot Machine combines the fun of playing slot machines with an expansive database of over 3,000 shot recipes and shooters. Find a winning shot recipe every time, whether at your favorite neighborhood bar, night club or party.  It’s as easy as Shake, Make, and Shoot!

Finding a shot recipe is easy. Simply shake the iPhone to activate the shot machine and see where it lands. Is a Russian Quaalude in store for you or a Scooby Snack in the cards? If you’re worried about dropping your phone, then don’t be. You can also tap the “Shake It” button to activate the slot machine.

Had too much tequila one night and want to try something else? Go into “Liquors” and tell it not to select any shot recipes with Tequila in it. This filter also applies to other fields, so you can limit your search by mixers and other miscellaneous items such as garnishes or flammable drinks.

Think a Vulcan Mind-Probe is the best thing since Jaeger Bombs? Add it to your favorites! Then when you’re in the mood for something you know is yummy go to this folder, and shake it, to get one of your favorite drinks. You can also rate shots (or see what everyone else has them rated at), so you’ll know which ones to try again or which ones to avoid. Some of our favorites include: Royal Flush, Purple Hooter Shooter, Buttery Nipple and a good ol’ Kamikaze. If your friends don’t happen to have the coolest app EVER, you can send them your favorite shots via email straight from the app.

You can learn more about the iShot Machine and where to buy it at: http://www.iShotMachine.com

The San Diego Spirits Festival this june will offer the chance to see mixologists in action, attend sampling and VIP parties, see fashion shows, and more. The web site for Let’s Play Downtown with maps, hotel information, and registration information is http://www.letsplaydowntown.com/Spirits/

How convenient would it be to view live footage of area bars on your computer, before ever getting dressed and making the trip there? I am pleased to announce that the future is now and you can do this at HotBarSpot.com in minutes. Just go the site punch in your zip code and there you have it. Your local bars are listed with their basic information, a map, and link to view them live. The days of wondering if your favorite spot is dead or crowded are over. Next time you decide to hit the town check out HotBarSpot first to get your gameplan together.

This is a new concept and they have just started signing up clients. If your local spot is not yet broadcasting live footage, this could be a great opportunity for you to make a few bucks on the side. Tell your local bar about this site and once they start broadcasting you’ll recieve $50 from HotBarSpot. Visit www.HotBarSpot.com for more information.

The creme de la creme of bar and beverage career sites is here. BevForce.com is a site that allows applicants to search jobs by location, industry, or even beverage types. This site caters to all aspects of the beverage industry from bottled waters to popular alcohol brands. Numerous big names in the industry are featured employees and seeking qualifed job applicants now. If your searching for alcohol sales, wine industry, bartending, or any beverage related job, then step up your search and submit a resume to their site.

“The Bar Show” in New York will be held June 14-15 at the Javits convention center. This show features interactive exhibits, educational programs, all-star mixology classes, and flair bartending demonstrations. For more information on this bar trade show visit http://www.newyorkbarshow.com.

If you plan on attending send us an email. Let’s enjoy a drink! Subscribe to this blog for more information on the latest bar products and trends to hit the market at www.BartendingBlogs.com.

Looking to hire a bartender at your wedding, fundraiser, birthday, or special event? UnitedStatesBartenders.com is a directory that is 100% dedicated to this need. They provide a state by state directory of bartenders who work weddings, house parties, and private events. To view listings of local bartenders for hire in your area click here. When hiring a personal bartender remember a few tips.

• For large events make sure your chosen bar service has liquor liability insurance
• Some states require bartenders to be certified before they can legal serve
• Check for prior job references
• Do not hire family and friends
• Always remember to tip your friendly bartender

Infamous energy drink cocktails like red headed sluts, jager bombs, and other shooters are starting to take on new appearances. Roaring Lion, a new energy drink, utilizes a great tasting formula that compliments most alcohol and shooter combinations. While I don’t know if Roaring Lion had the bartender in mind when designing their drink, it solves all the major problems associated with serving them at bars and nightclubs. Everything about roaring lion screams better efficiency and quality for bartenders everywhere.

So how do you make an energy drink more efficient for bartenders?

Well as many bartenders already know most energy drinks cost a small fortune. Roaring Lion has solved this problem by offering more for less. I could go into detail, but from reading their web site it appears that they produce their product here in the good old United States as opposed to overseas. Also, bar owners can put Roaring Lion on their soda guns using their 3 gallon bag in the box. They even offer a calculator to show how much you can save. A bar reportedly using just 1 can per week can save over $1,000 a year. That’s big!

However, does Roaring Lion pass the taste test?

Apparently it does. Many bartenders are stating that it tastes and mixes better than many other energy drinks on the market. However, don’t take my word for it. You can go to their web site and take the Lion’s Challenge. They’ll send you a can of Red Bull and Roaring Lion to compare for yourself.

All in all, Captain BarBlog here to put his seal of approval on Roaring Lion energy drink. Taste great, costs less, and ofcourse my favorite part is that they support bartending with a cool cocktail challenge. You can visit Roaring Lions official web page at ww.roaringlionenergydrink.com

Hear speakers, take educational classes, watch the cocktail competition, hob nob with bar greats,  and walk the exhibit at the Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show. Your sure to see everything you could imagine at this bartenders paradise! For more information visit the official site.

If you plan on going be sure to send me an email at info@bartendingblogs.com. Yours truly, Captain BarBlog, A.K.A, Andy, will be there as well. Lets all have a drink and celebrate bartending in 2009!

I love to experiment with spirits. Taking in an occasional whiskey straight, up or a nice glass or red wine with my steak, just hits the spot at times. I have fond memories of me, myself, and I enjoying many a glass of Crown Reserve. The other night while enjoying a St. Pauli beer with some bratwurst I started to think back to my time in Germany. Friends of the family that lived there used to make these wonderful dishes that were, ofcourse, made with beer. Anyways, I got to thinking that I would like to enjoy some alcohol infused foods this week, and so my latest experiment began.

As Cpt. BarBlog, I felt it my duty to find the most valuble alcohol involved recipe source available. My search led me from google, to the local bookstore, and eventually, to Dan Peter’s book titled “Here’s To Good Food”. While the internet offered a few interesting recipes, I found this book to be a terrific source of foods made with alcohol.

The book breaks down recipes by beer, wine, vodka and whiskey, tequila and rum, cordials, liqueurs, and punches. This is perfect for my enjoy a beer one night, and wine the other, routine. Now I can look up exactly what I want, when I want. The first recipe I tried was the Hungry Hungarian’s Goulash. Being Hungarian myself and having lived there half my life, I felt this was my perfect chance to put this book to the test. The dish was fabulous!

Now having made multiple recipes from this book I can finally give it Cpt. BarBlog’s official seal of approval. If you want to impress someone with your cooking skills, try alcohol in a whole new light, or just experiment with different taste buds, then give this book a try. Here’s To Good Food is a great addition to any bartender’s arsenal. The book is inexpensive and you can get one now by visiting www.herestogoodfood.com.

Egeszsegedre (Popular Hungarian Toast)

Technology is a wonderful thing. Everyday we take it for granted when we walk into a warm house or flip a light switch. Soon there will be one more thing we take for granted, a saved seat at our favorite bar. This may be taking it to the extreme, but think about the last time you used a bar coaster. Do you remember when or where it was? Chances are it served a purpouse like advertising some beer you cant recall, or keeping your own slice of bar real estate dry.

Danny Lane, inventor and bartender, created the next evolution in bar coasters. The “Seat Saver” incorporates a nice little hole to give your coaster an alternate use or two, like seat saving. The idea is simple. The coaster’s hole will allow you to place it on top of a longneck, martini, or multitude of other drinks. Also, it looks really cool, keeps your drink clean while away, and they are fun to read! View lots of cool photos at http://www.theseatsaver.com. Seat Saver’s are already being utilized by some of the alcohol industries biggest names, so expect to see one soon.

For more information you can email Danny at info@theseatsaver.com.

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