Released simultaneously with my first YouTube Video which you can find by searching for Keys Bartender. Xmas Trees are getting scarce in the Upper Keys. Confidentiality is an implicit agreement between patron and Bartender. We wrap with the Espresso Martini as our 2nd drink for the 12 Drinks of Christmas.

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We start a segment called the 12 drinks of Christmas with a drink you can make for the festivities. We describe a Roman Food Orgy prior to Jim's Post-Thanksgiving wrap-up.  Our host shares his methodology he used to prepare to feast, and it backfires on him.
It is estimated that over 53 million Americans are food insecure, every episode till New Year's will be dedicated to those people. Here are 2 organizations you can help or donate.
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The Margarita is one of the most iconic cocktails with numerous origin claims. We go through some of the history and components. We give some tips for making sure you make your flight or cruise on time. We close with Jim's multi-layered take on the Margarita. 

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While the rest of the U.S. shivers we are all toasty in the Keys.  We discuss ordering etiquette for patrons and restaurant servers. It being the approach of the Holiday season Jim asks for a modicum of consideration for the people in the Service Industry. How does New Years Eve sometimes have a chilling affect on business. Finally we wrap for tips on handling large drink orders.

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When is a drink shaken or stirred? James Bond's direction is an outlier for the properly prepared a martini and that is o.k.  Recognition, certificates, and awards are nice but they are not necessarily an indicator of greatness. Jim gives his recipe for a martini and it is simple.


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Tropical Storm Nicole heads towards Florida. Though the title may sound like an option at a massage parlor, it is an iconic cocktail. Like many a cocktail bartenders can't agree on a preparation. We'll try to simplify it. Jim gives his take on the cocktail.


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Jim sees his first Library Book vending machine on his way to vote. We spend time talking about arguably the most important of garnish/ingredient, the lime. Sometimes it is an after thought of a garnish and other times it is critical to the cocktail. Finally while watching a sitcom on Apple TV in English and Spanish, Jim wonders why so many people are reluctant to be exposed to other languages let only the learning of said languages.
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Bloody Mary's come in all colors or should we say shades of red. There are several critical components of a good Bloody Mary but there are an unlimited variations. Triggers are anything that spark an emotional response. Jim explains why it is important to avoid as much as possible those actions or topics that could make the atmosphere uncomfortable at a Bar.
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We finally get to episode 666 and realize it is just a number. We go over how Jim prepares himself to work when ill. What is the difference between fear and anxiety? Both emotions are huge components in our daily lives and both don't need to be viewed as negative.
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Jim works the Bar's biggest event of the year while under the weather.  A Florida Man dies and there is no irony for a change. Finally if we exist in an infinite universe what is the significance if any in our achievements. 
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