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Whether you're mixing G&T's or a classic Old Fashioned, every great cocktail starts with the fundamentals.

Whether you're mixing G&T's or a classic Old Fashioned, every great cocktail starts with the fundamentals. Here are four key bartending skills you should add to your repertoire before stepping behind the bar.

4 Essential Bartending Skills Every Guy Should Know

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