Bartender Bangaz Episode 2: Guinness & Greatness

Get ready for some serious bar talk! On this episode of Bartender Bangaz, host Mark the Shark talks shop with Dan from Mary Carroll's—who was crowned the 2023 Greater Long Island Bartender of the Year!

Dan has been a staple at Mary Carroll's in Babylon for nine years, starting as a bar back and working his way up to running the stick. We dive deep into the hilarious and horrifying realities of life behind the bar.

In this episode, Dan spills the tea on:

The Rookie Mistake: The embarrassing drink order that cost him a customer and a tip (and why he'll never confuse a Negroni with a "red" drink again).

The Hate List: The one drink that Dan absolutely despises making (it's not what you think!) and the one he loves to make: The fan-favorite Blackberry Bourbon Smash.

The Industry Shift: How the rise of canned cocktails like High Noon and Sun Cruiser is changing the game for bartenders.

The Lifesaver: Dan’s signature cocktail to save the indecisive customer (a mix of Peach Vodka, Ginger Beer, and more).

Guinness is Good For You: His go-to, after-shift beverage to wind down from the chaos.

The Comeback Kid: The story behind winning Bartender of the Year and the friend who nominated him as a joke!

Don't miss the unfiltered stories from one of Long Island's best!

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