July 15, 2024 at 3:15 am

Bartender Is So Wiped Out He Keeps Forgetting To Garnish Drinks, So As A Joke He Makes A Disgusting Drink/Garnish Combo

by Ashley Ashbee

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There may some truth to the old expression “The devil is in the details.”

The details tend to be the easiest thing to forget but also the most problematic thing to forget.

Fortunately for the forgetful person in this story, he’s just forgetting a drink garnish, not misplacing the nuclear codes.

Here’s how he got cheeky with his boss about it.

“You must garnish EVERY drink!” Sure boss.

I work in a restaurant as the bartender, where I make the drinks and put it on the counter for the servers to take to customers.

I was getting swamped with drink orders.

Being sleep deprived, busy and having no help, I forget things sometimes and make some mistakes.

OP keeps getting stuck forgetting this simple task.

I kept forgetting to put garnish in the gin.

Drinks get garnished with lemons, limes, oranges and strawberries in my case because we have strawberry flavoured gins.

The first time I missed a garnish for a gin, I get, “OP, I need a garnish on that gin. Every gin gets a garnish remember.”I quickly plop a lemon in the drink and off it goes.

At this point things are calming down a bit.

The second time I miss off a garnish on a gin, I get “Christ OP, it’s like talking to a goldfish. Remember: every drink gets a garnish! You must garnish EVERY drink!”

I smile sweetly and nod at my boss.

I then got an order for two shots with this gross lemon flavor.

OP’s next move was literally bitter.

I pour the shots and even though it makes it overflow a little put a lemon wedge straight in the shot glasses.

My manager rushes past and stops.

He turns to the shots I poured and rolls his eyes as if to say “Very funny.”

“You’re welcome!” I say with a smile and carry on making my next drink. I hated that shift.

Here’s what folks are saying.

Now I want to try strawberry gin.

Source: Reddit/Malicious Compliance

Haha Canada, don’t strain relations with Australia!

Source: Reddit/Malicious Compliance

Always nice to see when someone is concerned for a poster’s health!

Source: Reddit/Malicious Compliance

Excuse me while I vomit. This was just one of many gross ideas in the comments!

Source: Reddit/Malicious Compliance

Haha indeed! As long as it’s not a regular thing…

Source: Reddit/Malicious Compliance

Great. Now I want lemonade.

If you liked that post, check out this post about a rude customer who got exactly what they wanted in their pizza.

Ashley Ashbee | Contributing Writer, Workplace & Culture

Ashley Ashbee is a contributing writer for TwistedSifter specializing in workplace dynamics, employee advocacy, and professional culture. Drawing on her real-world experience as a software consultant, she brings a unique, insider perspective to navigating office conflicts, toxic management, and trending professional dilemmas.

Holding a degree in Professional Writing from York University, Ashley combines her formal editorial training with her corporate background to deliver highly engaging, empathetic narratives. She excels at breaking down complex workplace dramas and translating them into stories that truly empower and validate modern workers.

Based in St. Catharines, Ontario, Ashley balances her time between the tech and publishing worlds with her love for the outdoors. When she isn’t consulting or writing, she can usually be found exploring local walking trails or experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.

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