Robert E. Yarber

Tipping your bartender in America doesn’t have to be a drastic that drains all the your money. When I was coming up, I was always told, $1 for a beer and $2 for a cocktail. I’m more than happy with that! I don’t need 30% and 40%, I’m not greedy (although I wouldn’t turn it down 🤑) but the old school way is more than fair and I remain appreciative of any tips I receive! 🙏🏾

Do Americans drink more than Europeans?? Hmmm… that’s a great question! It’s debatable for sure. What’s your opinion? 🤔🤷🏾‍♂️

Bruh, when’s the last time you were in a public building when the fire alarm went off?! I’m over here trying to procrastinate going to the gym and now I’ve just been kicked out the building. 😂🤦🏾‍♂️ Okay fine! Guess I’ll GOOOO 😩😇

How old were you when you got your first tattoo? What inspired it? How many tatts do you have today? You’ll NEVER guess how old my homie Chris was we he got his first one! 🫨

When I travel, I try my best to represent Americans and the United States in a positive light. I like to travel to off the grid places and even when I go to popular places, I like to stay off the beaten path. I find the magic of travel to be in villages and locations where people don’t often see travelers. So if someone never met an American and I’m their only personal reference, I want them to think good things. Respect goes a long way.

Most bars in America will only have drip coffee if they have coffee at all. I have worked at many bars that did not offer coffee. That’s not the main focus of beverage when you go out drinking. But there are plenty of places to get good coffee. The bar just isn’t one of them. You have to go to a cafe.

Make the BEST rainbow shots with this recipe!

RAINBOW SHOTS ❤️🧡💛💙💚

Prepare each color in a separate glass.

(Red)
30ml Vodka
30ml Grenadine

(Yellow)
30ml Blanco Tequila
20ml Lemon Juice
80ml Orange Juice

(Blue)
60ml White Rum
10ml Lemon Juice
20ml Blue Curaçao

Steps
1. Add the red layer ingredients into a glass and stir.
2. Add the yellow layer to another glass and stir.
3. Add the blue layer to a third glass and stir.
4. Setup six shot glasses in a row.
5. Pour the red layer into a stirring glass.
6. Add ice to the stirring glass.
7. Add the yellow layer on top slowly.
8. Add the Blue layer on top.
9. Place a hawthorne strainer on the top and pour.

This way each color has a good taste with substance and isn’t just syrup like the old school version.

Making coffee drinks is so much more intense than regular cocktails. As an American bartender in Europe, I am constantly being asked coffee things I have NO CLUE about 😂 Case in point… Freddo Cappuccino. What the heck is that?! Who is Freddo? How does he make cappuccinos? This is my barista life! 😳😱☕️

Why do bartenders always say «The blender is broken?» Lmao. It’s really just an inside joke of our craft that’s a euphemism for us purely not wanting to use it. That’s it. It’s just a bartender thing. Does your job, career, or industry have anything like that? Any sayings people use just to get out of work? 🤣 I’d love to know!

Europeans take their coffee VERY seriously. It’s a true coffee culture out here, so espresso martinis must be made with fresh espresso! None of that cold brew we use in the States. Let me show you how we make it over here. 🇪🇺☕️🇳🇴

How do you make yours?