Hot Bartender, Cool Drink: Tommy Doyle's

But he was still able to answer 5 questions for us:

What do you wish people knew about bartending?

That it’s always been fun for me, always a way to socialize.  Also, that I don’t always know everything about you when you first walk in.  There are some things you’ll just have to tell me, like if you’re on heavy meds or something.

Is this your career, or is it just paying the bills?

I’m actually a retired bartender.  The real story is that I'm the GM.  My staff is on a booze cruise tonight.

Bartenders talk to a lot of people every day—tell us about the most bizarre person or experience from work.

A guy and girl got caught having sex in the boy’s bathroom.  I wasn’t working that night, but the staff called me and told me about it.

What one quality separates a regular bartender from an unforgettable one?

A great bartender works with great service in mind.  We know what our customers want, and we have gained a lot of regulars that way.

People come to you to let off some steam and relax—what is your favorite spot in town to do the same?

Here!

You don't have to kiss him—but his drink is part Irish.

Celtic Cross:

In a tall glass with ice, pour:

0.5 oz. Jameson Irish Whiskey

0.5 oz. Southern Comfort

0.5 oz. Fris Blueberry Vodka

Splash of sour mix

Splash of cranberry juice