Faking It 'Til You Make It: Madison’s Wildest Bartender Stories! 🍹✨ "Every drink has a story, and every shift has a moment that sticks with you." This week on Bartender Bangers, we’re coming to you live from The Leaky Lifeboat in Seaford, NY! Mark "The Shark" sits down with Madison, a powerhouse in the Long Island bar scene who has seen everything from high-fashion runways to the high-volume chaos of Montauk summers. Madison opens up about her unconventional start—from working for fashion legends like Betsey Johnson and Tommy Hilfiger to literally lying on her resume to land her first serving gig. Since then, she’s navigated the "mixology" boom in Babylon, survived the "lifestyle" shifts of Montauk, and landed right here at the Lifeboat. What’s inside this episode: The "Fake It" Strategy: How Madison pivoted from fashion to the bar and learned the ropes on the fly. Montauk Madness: Why the staff at Memory Motel kept water guns behind the bar to handle "annoying" tourists and couples making out at the rail. Bartender Red Flags: Why she secretly judges your Long Island Iced Tea and why "White Russians" are a nightmare during a rush. The Rookie Mistake: The scary moment she realized she had over-served a customer on "Ketel Rocks" and how it changed her perspective on the job. Industry Wisdom: Madison’s #1 rule for new bartenders: "Don't s*** where you eat." The Shift Drink: Finishing strong with a smooth shot of Jameson. Drop a comment below: What’s the most annoying drink you’ve ever ordered (or made)? 🍸👇 Support the Show: ✅ Subscribe for more "no chaser" stories from behind the bar! #BartenderBangers #TheLeakyLifeboat #LongIsland #BartenderLife #ServiceIndustry Stories #Montauk #SeafordNY #BartendingAdvice #Jameson #BetseyJohnson
