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by Eric Rogell

This St. Patrick’s Day put down the cheap green beer and slowly back away. Back all the way up to the bar, where you can mix one (or more) of our Top 10 St. Patrick’s Day cocktails. Sure the traditional way to proclaim your proud Irish heritage (or proud “Irish for a day” heritage), is with a pint of Guinness, but some like to take their celebration a step further, and partake in some Irish whiskey cocktails (some with beer included) or raise a glass of something that’s actually intended to be green.

By Colleen Graham
It takes some savvy and charisma, along with a knowledge of drinks, to be a successful bartender. This is one of those jobs in which your success depends on your personality more than anything else. You need to be a provider of drinks, a server, an organizer, a cashier, a friend, a psychiatrist and a neat freak among other things. Customer service is the key because the majority of your income will come from tips and there are a few things you should keep in mind when it comes to this part of working the bar.

Nothing warms you up on a cold day quite like...alcohol. If you're planning a holiday party for your friends and family this winter season then you've got to check out this great big batch cocktail recipe. Get out your measuring cup and invite the gang over because there will most definitely be enough to go around! 

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Warm Spiced Sangria