Chilled Magazine
JULY 8, 2024
Evan Hawkins, a seasoned veteran in the hospitality industry, boasts a wealth of experience, having started from the ground up as a barback and contributing to the creation of over 35 establishments. Dark Rum 1 oz. Amber Rum ½ oz. Romeo’s stands as his latest venture, a culmination of his expertise and passion.
Imbibe Magazine
JULY 17, 2024
I was lucky enough to find a barback job at a place called King King on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles. It’s a rum that actually sort of predates rum. I’d also love to see rum more broadly gain attention and understanding. It seemed like anybody could be a commercial actor. You really had to know somebody.
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Chilled Magazine
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
I started barbacking at an awesome little beer and bourbon bar called Bondurants on the Upper East Side (of Manhattan). It’s a pretty straightforward riff on a French martini but uses a really good white rum and adds some egg whites. Liqueur , Rum French Vacation Ingredients 2 oz. of white rum 3/4 oz.
Australian Bartender
DECEMBER 18, 2023
After a change in ownership, I took a break and landed a job at the Rum Diaries in Bondi, but it wasn’t my vibe. Luckily, a friend hooked me up as a barback at Icebergs. As a barback, I’d collect every spec from every menu and plaster them on the scullery wall. “A friend hooked me up as a barback at Icebergs.
VinePair
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Between Irish pubs and high-volume cocktail bars, Million honed his flavors as a barback, squeezing his own custom juices and lemonades, earning him the moniker “The Lemonade Man.” The bar I work at] is really a rum-based cocktail bar. It’s been an interesting journey, and I like making delicious drinks that bring everyone together.
VinePair
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Among the bartenders long-associated with Clover Club, there’s Tom Macy who started as a barback and became head bartender. Macy no longer tends bar there, but remains a creative consultant. Williams calls him the “historian” of the bar and notes that a new drink doesn’t make the menu without his input.
Today's Bartender
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
From learning how to break into the industry to becoming a barback, to eventually managing/running your own bar, A Bar Above has got you covered. Favorite Post : What is a Barback? Favorite Post : The Story of Rum – Part 1 27) All Bartenders All Bartenders is another fantastic resource for new & aspiring bartenders.
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