5 things we learnt about bartending from one of Malaysia's top bartenders

One of the drinks you'll learn to make at the course is the martini. Stirred, of course. Photo: The Star/Raymond Ooi

On the surface, bartending looks like an easy job. All they do is stand behind a bar, take orders, mix a few cocktails, pour some beer, and that’s all, right?

Well, as it turns out, that’s just a small part of it. There is a lot more to bartending than just making drinks. There’s the hours of preparation – cutting fruits, juicing limes, making ice, checking the ingredients and spirits stocks, cleaning glasses, making sure that the bar is clean and everything is in place, and more. And that’s BEFORE the bar is even open.