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Kristine has been bartending since the age of 16 (her father owned a restaurant and she was cheap labor). She's bartended from East Coast to West and has worked in everything from dives to corporate restaurants, college and neighborhood bars to fine dining trendy hot spots and one infamous celebrity-laden hotel. Somewhere along the way she also managed a degree from Rutgers University. Kristine has now settled in LA, where she's putting her knowledge and experience into words as The Little Miss Bar Manners of bar etiquette and advice. Need advice? Please send your questions to Kristine at: Ridethehippiebus@aol.com.

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The Envy Martini

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Envy Martini Here’s another cocktail in the Envy series that is a must to try. It tastes just like a kiwi but without the hassle of...
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Emerald Envy cocktail

Thursday, November 19th, 2009

This cocktail comes straight from the bar at Wicked the Musical at the Apollo Victoria in London. While the Broadway sensation is a smash no matter...
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Blue with Envy

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 · 1 comment

Blue is the new green. Well, it is this week in the case of Envy. Blue Envy is just another spin on the traditional margarita for all you tequila fans...
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Eristoff Black: The bastard child of the Vodka Prince

Sunday, November 15th, 2009

Eristoff Vodka was founded in 1806 and created solely for Prince Eristoff, of whom the vodka was aptly named after. It's not at all surprising...
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Bartender Chronicles: Combat pay

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 · 4 comments

Hogs North, NYC, circa 1996. Located on 1st Ave between 95th and 96th, Hogs North was the mild version of the rowdy downtown Hogs & Heifers but...
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Hpnotiq turn around

Monday, November 9th, 2009 · 1 comment

Hpnotiq (pronounced hip-not-ick) sloshed onto the bar scene with its silvery powder blue color back in 2002. A surprising product from the state of...
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The Bartender Hates You

Saturday, November 7th, 2009 · 4 comments

Anyone who has ever spent time in a bar has encountered an annoying customer regardless of which side they’re on. For example, the customer who...
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Blavod: Black Vodka

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Having surfaced in the US market back in 2003 black vodka is facing an uphill battle. Ironically, what sets it above the other vodkas is the same...
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Bar Spotters

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I’ve stated this before, all bartenders steal. The theft could range anywhere from having an extra shift drink, heavy pouring, giving away more...
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Black Vodka

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Halloween; the only day of the year where it’s completely acceptable for housewives to dress like hookers, jocks and jarheads alike can dress in...
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