Nathan Taylor
Mixologist
Education
- Graduate, Texas School of Bartenders, Instructor Program
Certifications & Organizations
- Member, United States Bartenders Guild
- 3-Time World Champion, Flair Bartenders Association
- Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) Licensed
Favorite Piece of Advice
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Co-authored Articles (21)
How to
Get Drunk Fast
For certain parties or events, you may want to get drunk faster. There are several ways to get buzzed quicker, from choosing harder drinks to drinking faster. However, be careful. Binge drinking increases your risk for a...
How to
Wrap a Bottle
Bottles and similar oblong shaped objects are among the hardest to wrap. There are quick and easy wrapping solutions you can use when you’re in a hurry, like a gift bag, box, or cellophane covering. If you’re not in ...
How to
Wrap a Liquor Bottle
Imagine the surprised and excited look on your loved one’s face when they open up your gift to find a fancy bottle of liquor inside. Even though the bottle is the real gift, the wrapping is an important touch that can...
How to
Open a Beer Bottle with a Lighter
A lack of a bottle opener can ruin any party. Unless, of course, you know how to wield a lighter in its stead. Opening a beer bottle with a lighter is all about leverage.. 12 July 2024. You simply use one hand to hold th...
How to
Juggle Three Balls
An ancient performance art, juggling dates back four thousand years. Juggling effortlessly may look impossible, but with practice and patience, you can do it too!. 12 July 2024. The key is perfecting the toss and practic...
How to
Make a Duck Fart
The Duck Fart is a fun drink that combines three different liqueurs in layers a single shot.. 23 January 2024.. 12 July 2024. It's been said that the Duck Fart is to Alaska what the Mai-Tai is to Hawaii and the Margarita...
15 Ways to Keep Ice From Melting Without a Freezer
Stop ice from melting with aluminum foil, salt, & more helpful tricks Drinks are in the fridge, burgers are on the BBQ, and your party’s about to start—but the ice doesn’t fit in the freezer! Don’t panic—there ...
Water Bottle Flipping Challenge: Here's How to Flip a Bottle Perfectly Every Time
Mastering the art of the bottle flip and nailing your technique The water bottle flipping challenge is a fun party game that became an Internet sensation in 2016. Participants try to flip a plastic bottle ⅓ full of wat...
How to
Open Two Beer Bottles With Each Other
Everybody knows the problem: there's beer, but nothing to open it with. After reading this article, you'll never have to worry about not being able to open the beer again – this trick will ensure that you can open beer...
How to
Do a Keg Stand
Get the party started with this easy guide on how to do a successful keg stand This article will tell you how to do one of those classic party tricks. It's fairly easy to do, but looks complex. Try it out.
How to
Make Fake Ginger Ale Using Soda
"Bartender's ginger ale" has a decent amount of flavor when made correctly, but it's really a separate drink. A few people prefer their whiskey and "ginger" made this way, but for most, it's just a substitute when there'...
How to
Fill a Flask
Flasks are a time-tested and stylish method of carrying your favorite liquor in a pocket, bag, or even a boot to enjoy on-the-go. When it’s time to fill your flask with liquor, there are methods to use so that you don'...
How to
Make a Screaming Orgasm Layered Shooter
A Screaming Orgasm layered shooter is made by layering Kahlua, amaretto liqueur, Baileys Irish Cream, and vodka in a shot glass or cordial glass. The drink is basically an Orgasm layered shooter that has a layer of vodka...
How to
Drink Metaxa
Metaxa is an aged Greek spirit that's a blend of brandy and wine. The drink itself has an aromatic yet smooth flavor with hints of cinnamon, nutmeg, and other spices. Metaxa comes in multiple variations including the 5 S...
How to
Open a Beer Bottle with a Dollar Bill
You open a bottle with many objects you wouldn't expect, including the dollar bill in your pocket. Once perfected, this trick will impress your friends. It can also help you win bets like "If I can open my beer using onl...
How to
Start Contact Juggling
Contact Juggling is a style of single or multiple ball manipulation also called Dynamic Manipulation and Sphereplay, seen repeatedly in the movie ''Labyrinth''. A practiced contact juggler will eventually be able to roll...
How to
Cool a Hot Drink Quickly
Have you ever wanted to drink something but it was too hot? These methods will help bring down the temperature. It is especially good for cooling down tea for people who don't like it too hot.
How to
Break a Beer Bottle With Your Bare Hands
So picture this. You're in a bar fight, and you need a broken bottle to intimidate the bad guy. But the furniture is much to nice to smash a bottle on it, so what do you do? You break the bottle with your bare hands, of ...
How to
Memorize Names and Faces
Names and faces are a big challenge for many people. In fact, studies show that about 85% of middle-aged and older adults have a hard time remembering the names or faces of new acquaintances. Some know the name but canno...
How to
Drink Grappa
Grappa is a traditional Italian liquor that is made from the husks of grapes leftover from wine-making. It has a much higher alcohol content than wine, and you can find a variety of different types of grappa. Young grapp...
