
In a former life, I bluffed my way onto a luxury charter yacht as a steward, a position that required me to mix and serve drinks, even though I was a mixology neophyte. I faked it pretty well, and it was a while before I had to admit that certain aspects of bartending escaped me.
For the full article, check out the new issue of Wine Spectator, on newsstands February 21, 2008.
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