Behind bars: Capitol Pub's Lindsay Holman

Lindsay from Capitol Pub

Name: Lindsay Holman

Age: 26

Occupation: Bartender/self-proclaimed fashionista

What cocktail do you think describes your personality best? Flavored vodka and something. It's trustworthy, lighthearted and plays well with others. If I am in it to win it, I go for Mr. John Jameson with a Sprite back. He brings spontaneity to your evening, stands up for himself, and likes to wear the lampshade at parties. What more could you ask for?

What's the most embarrassing thing you've done while bartending? Wow. I tend to embarrass myself more than I'd like to admit. If I can do anything to get a laugh out of other staff members or customers, I'll do it. When I was 19 and had my first bartending gig, I definitely let people do body shots off me. How embarrassing in retrospect.

If you could have one super power, what would it be and why? Have control of time. There are just some nights where it can be overwhelming, and it would be amazing to fast-forward through the 270 vodka sodas with lemon AND lime, and the 500 Miller Lites "with a glass please," to 2:45 a.m., and be sipping on an ice-cold Crispin and counting tips with a large smile.

If you were stranded on a deserted island with a solar-powered turntable, what three albums would you like to have with you? Matisyahu's Live at Stubbs, AC/DC's Back in Black, any A Tribe Called Quest. And I would probably sneak in some Outkast and Led Zeppelin against the rules.

An endless supply of any one beer on the island -- what would it be? I would say Crispin Organic Apple Cider. It's so refreshing and delish in the heat.

If you could bartend anywhere in the world, where would it be? Just one place? Mmmmm ... Las Vegas for the money, and a little island in the middle of the ocean for the experience.

What do you do with unruly customers? Try to be tolerant, and when that doesn't work (which it usually doesn't) grab the drink, close their tab and give them a little wave and a smile as the door guy escorts them out. I swear sometimes I really wonder what some of these people's parents are like. For instance, when people think it's OK to spit on the floor of the bar!! Weird is all I have to say!!

How close have you come to actually pouring a drink on an annoying customer? I'm pretty sure I have, and I really have a high patience level. One time it was 2 a.m. and I was doing the old "drink 'em up guys, time to go" spiel and a dude called me a bitch, and I proceeded to jump on the bar and grab him by the shirt collar. Needless to say he finally left.

Capitol Pub, 2401 N. Henderson Ave., Dallas; www.capitolpubdallas.com Jeff Wood