"Start simple. There are so many resources that weren't available when I first started out. Now there's probably a YouTube video or an article about pretty much anything and everything. But with there being so much information out there, I think new bartenders today want to get to the most exciting stuff. They kind of skip over some of the steps with learning the basics... I think learning the building blocks of cocktails before you just jump right in and get started is really important."
"Show up for stuff. It doesn't just have to be a competition. It could be an educational opportunity, it could be a brand thing, it could be a seminar, it could be your friend's pop-up. But show up, put yourself in the room, give other people the opportunity to meet you and get to know you."
"Don't feel like there's this massive barrier to entry. It's not like you have to have all the equipment... As great as it is for your craft to learn how to take it to the next level with molecular gastronomy, you don't need to... Bartending is an art because we all have different styles and that's really the most beautiful thing about it."
Punch hosted panels in various cities to discuss mentorship and hospitality in bartending. Industry leaders emphasized the importance of mastering basic skills before advancing. They encouraged young bartenders to engage in educational opportunities and networking. The panelists highlighted that bartending is an art form with diverse styles, and aspiring bartenders should not feel intimidated by the need for advanced techniques or equipment.
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