Carl Busch's Diaries

Carl shares the roller-coaster journey of running a wine shop, three months in. He discusses initial goals, unexpected challenges like low shop awareness and slow foot traffic, and the surprises of wine versus cocktail sales. Discover his strategic changes, from increasing social media engagement to launching specials and promoting loyalty programs. Explore how Carl aims for steady

Embark on my personal journey as a wine shop owner, where I've learned seven crucial lessons in just three months. I'll share my experiences with time management, the power of saying no, the value of embracing mistakes, and the joy of fully immersing myself in the business. I also underscore the profound significance of listening to feedback, which is instrumental in shaping the di

Carl reveals his latest venture into owning a wine shop, EJ's Wine Shop in Dubuque. He discusses the unexpected journey from cocktail enthusiast to wine shop owner, detailing the shop's unique offerings, including organic and imported wines, and the recent addition of a full liquor license. Carl shares his excitement about the new business, the extended opening hours, and his learn

Carl discusses the importance of keeping your body healthy as a bartender. He shares advice from fellow bartender Eric Castro about using both hands to prevent strain and improve technique. Carl emphasizes the need for bartenders to prioritize their physical well-being to have a long and successful career. By practicing using both hands, bartenders can also increase their speed and

Join Carl as he prepares for the Martini Shakeoff, a fundraising event in Dubuque, Iowa. He shares his creative process for crafting four unique cocktails based on the Kentucky Derby theme. Carl incorporates innovative techniques and flavors to impress the judges, from deconstructed espresso martinis to elevated mint juleps. Discover how he weaves the theme throughout each drink, c

Carl discusses the time-consuming process of milk-washing cocktails on a large scale and seeks a more efficient method. After receiving suggestions from viewers, he plans to try using a brew bag and nut milk bag to streamline the process. In the following video, he will demonstrate the new method with a one-gallon cocktail. Carl aims to optimize processes for future bartenders and

In this episode, Carl announces a shift in his channel's focus to theory-based cocktail content and the science of mixology, along with a rebranding to "Carl Busch." He addresses his wife Riley's reduced appearance due to scheduling, assures the strength of their marriage, and invites feedback on these changes, teasing an upcoming video about double shaking.

In this episode of Alchemix Bar Diaries, Carl discusses his thoughts on cocktail-making techniques and the use of egg whites in cocktails. He questions the traditional method of double shaking and explores his own approach of shaking with ice for 20 seconds. Carl believes that the ice can help emulsify the egg white and create a velvety mouthfeel in the cocktail. He plans to contin