From Zero to Bartender

Your first cocktail starts before you pour. It starts with knowing your tools, understanding your ingredients, and learning how to bring them together.

Created by Rolando Campos owner of El Mostacho Bar, this illustrated, 57-page e-book takes you through the foundations of bartending with clear explanations, visual references, and practical exercises you can follow at your own pace.

Inside, you’ll learn:

15 cocktail recipes — including the Margarita, Old Fashioned, Whiskey Sour, Mojito, Paloma, and Espresso Martini, plus a refreshing alcohol-free option. All liquid measurements are in ounces.

Your base spirits — where they come from, how they’re made, and the flavors and characteristics to recognize.

Essential bar tools — illustrated references, explanations of their uses, and Amazon shopping links.

Garnishes made clear — visual guides to peels, wheels, wedges, twists, ribbons, and sprigs.

The techniques behind the drink — shaking, stirring, muddling, choosing ice, and balancing flavor.

A plan to practice — a seven-day training guide, practice worksheets, a station checklist, an ingredient-cost exercise, and knowledge checks.

Whether you’re exploring bartending as a new skill, preparing for your first opportunity behind the bar, or improving the drinks you make at home, this book gives you a clear place to begin.