10 phrasal verbs used by bartenders

Phrasal Verb	Meaning	Examples
1. Mix up	To prepare a drink by combining different ingredients; to confuse or jumble things	Can you mix up a classic Mojito for our guest? We need to mix up a batch of cocktails for the party. She mixed up the ingredients for the signature cocktail. The bartender mixed up our orders, and we ended up with each other's drinks. Please don't mix up the orders; accuracy is crucial in bartending.
2. Shake up	To mix or blend ingredients by shaking vigorously; to disrupt or change a situation	He shook up the Martini with ice and strained it into a glass. She shook up the cocktail shaker to mix the ingredients evenly. They shook up the bar scene with their innovative drink menu. The bartender shook up the routine by introducing themed nights. Please shake up the bottle before pouring to distribute the flavors evenly.
3. Pour out	To serve a drink by pouring it into a glass; to express emotions or feelings	The bartender poured out a glass of wine for the customer. She poured out a shot of whiskey for herself after a long shift. They poured out beers for the patrons at the bar. He poured out his frustrations to the sympathetic bartender. Please pour out the cocktails gently to avoid spills.
4. Measure out	To pour or dispense a specific amount of liquid; to assess or evaluate a situation	He measured out exactly two ounces of rum for the cocktail. She measured out the ingredients with precision to ensure consistency. They measured out the shots for the party carefully. The bartender measured out the ingredients for the specialty drink. Please measure out the liquor according to the recipe.
5. Top off	To add a finishing touch to a drink by adding a small amount of liquid on top; to complete or enhance something	She topped off the cocktail with a splash of soda water. He topped off the Martini with a twist of lemon. They topped off the beer with a frothy head. The bartender topped off the drink with a cherry garnish. Please top off the drinks with fresh fruit for presentation.
6. Cut off	To refuse to serve more alcohol to a customer who has had enough; to discontinue or terminate something	The bartender had to cut off the intoxicated patron to maintain order. She cut off the group after they became rowdy and disruptive. They cut off service at the bar after midnight. Please cut off anyone who appears too drunk to continue drinking. The bartender cut off the music at closing time.
7. Line up	To arrange drinks or ingredients in a row for easy access; to organize or plan in advance	The bartender lined up the glasses on the counter for the busy night ahead. She lined up the bottles of liquor neatly on the shelf behind the bar. They lined up the cocktail ingredients for quick assembly during service. Please line up the drinks according to their order of preparation. The bartender lined up the shots for the group of friends.
8. Run out of	To exhaust or deplete the supply of something; to have none left	We ran out of vodka halfway through the night. She ran out of limes and had to make do with lemon wedges. They ran out of beer due to unexpectedly high demand. The bar ran out of glasses during the busy happy hour. Please check the inventory so we don't run out of essential ingredients.
9. Fill up	To replenish or refill something until it is full; to satisfy or occupy completely	He filled up the ice bucket to keep drinks cold throughout the night. She filled up the pitcher with water for the thirsty patrons. They filled up the beer kegs in preparation for the weekend rush. The bartender filled up the cocktail glasses with precision. Please fill up the drink dispensers before the event begins.
10. Stir up	To mix or blend ingredients by stirring; to cause trouble or provoke a reaction	She stirred up the ingredients in the cocktail shaker before straining. He stirred up the drink with a swizzle stick before serving. They stirred up a buzz with their innovative drink menu. The bartender stirred up controversy with his outspoken opinions. Please stir up the ingredients thoroughly for a well-mixed cocktail.