Bartender gives regulars their Miller Lite in a martini glass. Their reactions are very telling: ‘She was more offended than he was’

It’s always nice when service or hospitality workers get to let loose a little. They really are the backbone of our culture, so they deserve to have some fun.

It’s especially nice when these workers get to develop good relationships with regulars, considering they so often have to deal with customers from hell. And with good relationships come jokes, pranks, and funny videos for the rest of us civilians to enjoy.

One neighborhood bar in Pennsylvania, the Braveheart Highland Pub, is currently going viral for good-naturedly pranking its regulars. Let’s get into these shenanigans.

‘We love our regulars’

In a video first posted on Feb. 1 that has since accumulated over 2.9 million views, the Scottish pub (@braveheart.pub on TikTok) filmed one of its bartenders “giving regulars their Miller Lite in a martini glass.”

The first regular in the video was immediately flabbergasted by his bartender’s antics. His eyes widened when the beer was placed in front of him, martini glass and all. He immediately became playfully suspicious.

“I swear, if you make a TikTok of that,” he says in the video, rubbing his face in exasperation. One commenter noted, laughing, that he clearly “has definitely been a victim of these pranks before.”

The second regular, however, won the game. When the bartender gave his “beertini,” this macho-looking regular stared him down… before daintily picking up the glass with his pinky out and eyebrows raised knowingly.

Viewers absolutely adored this second regular

Many screenshot his iconic “immediate pinky” reaction as a meme and applaud him as “a regular who understood the assignment.”

“Second dude knows he’s a man and doesn’t get threatened by a drink,” one said.

“Love the pinky out!!” one viewer commented with a laughing emoji. “He gets it.” Another echoed the love for the “pinky up,” calling him “fancy.”

“The second guy passes the vibe check,” another agreed. “Yaaas what a distinguished gentleman,” commented another.

Other viewers were such big fans of his reaction that they cheered his “class” and called for him to get free drinks.

“Pinky out makes that Miller Lite look classy,” one viewer commented. Another went as far as to put their own hypothetical wallet on the line.

“I would’ve paid for the second guy’s beer,” they wrote. “Just bc the reaction was immaculate.”

And that’s the beauty of having goodhearted regulars. As one commenter put it, regulars “never complain, they are just happy to be there.”

@braveheart.pub Pinky’s out! @Miller Lite #regularprank #beernmartiniglass #mustbe21 #scottishpub #weloveourregulars ♬ Swear By It – Chris Alan Lee

Why are there different kinds of alcohol glasses, anyway?

Glasses for champagne, glasses for wine. Glasses for whiskey, martini, and cocktails; glasses for beer, shots, and tequila. If you find yourself wondering, “What even is the point of having different types of glasses for different types of alcohol, anyway?”—don’t worry. You’re not alone.

The various types of glassware for different alcoholic drinks are not just a matter of aesthetics, although it might certainly look good when you’re seated at a bar. The answer to the glassware mystery is twofold: History and functionality.

For many iconic glassware silhouettes, it all comes down to history. For example, According to wine retailer Vinum Design, the martini glass—originally called just a “cocktail glass”—was first created in the 1800s. However, it gained traction during the American Prohibition era “because of its style, but above all because it could be quickly and discreetly discarded during surprise searches in clandestine bars.” Meanwhile, the cognac glass dates all the way “back to Ancient Rome!”

On the other hand, glasswares serve different functions for its corresponding drinks. According to Bartenders Business, there’s literally a science behind different types of glassware, playing “a significant role in how each drink looks, smells, and tastes.” Glass shape and thickness not only impact aroma and temperature, but also the actual taste, characteristics, and ease of consumption for various drinks.

This is why Braveheart Highland Pub’s regulars were so surprised to see their beer served in an unorthodox glass. Thankfully, all’s well that ends well, and everyone had a good time in the ways that matter.

The Mary Sue has reached out to Braveheart Highland Pub via email.

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