BAR TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

This is a spoon with a long handle used to stir mixed drinks in tall glasses. You can also use
the back of the spoon for layering drinks.

Bar Towels
Any absorbent towel will do. You need it in case of a spill and to keep your bar
clean.

Bartender Book
It is a mixed drink recipe book and bartender guide. It is a great reference when you need
to look for recipes. I highly recommend, The Bartender's Black Book.

Blender
A blender is essential to make your frozen drinks. Make sure you get a heavy duty
blender for blending your mixed drinks.

Bottle Opener
Every bartender should have a bottle opener. It's one of the main tools at the bar.

Can Opener or Can Punch
A can opener is a tool to remove one end of a can.
A can punch is a tool to make a hole in juice cans.

Champagne or Wine Stopper
A special stopper with two wings that clamps over the lip of a champagne bottle. It
keeps the champagne sparkling. Learn how to open a champagne bottle.

Citrus Zester / Stripper
A special tool that cuts 1/4 inch wide strips of citrus rinds.
Cocktail Muddler
A wooden stick used for muddling ingredients. It is used a lot to crush cherries and mint
leaves for some mixed drinks.

Cocktail Shaker
There are two types of shakers. The standard cocktail shaker (no picture) and the Boston
shaker with a mixing glass. They are very useful for shaking your mixed drinks.

Cocktail Strainer
A strainer is used with a Boston shaker to strain mixed drinks. It helps a lot when
straining into several glasses. The standard shaker has a built-in strainer.
Corkscrew / Wine Opener
This is a wine opener. There are many different types of corkscrews. The one on the picture is a
waiter's corkscrew. Learn how to open a wine bottle.

Ice Bucket and Ice Tongs
The ice bucket is a container that holds the ice. The ice tongs is a tool to pick up ice
cubes for your drinks.
Jigger / Measurer
This is a measuring cup. There are many sizes of jiggers. The most common is the double ended
jigger with 1 oz and 1 1/2 oz measuring cups.


Juicer or Citrus Reamer
There are many different types of juicers. There are manual juicers and electric juicers. The main
purpose of a juicer is to extract the juice of citrus fruits.

Knife and Cutting Board
A sharp paring knife and a small cutting board is necessary to cut your fruit
garnishes.
Measuring Cups and Measuring Spoons
Measuring cups are useful for adding ingredients to punches. Measuring spoons are
useful for measuring some ingredients like sugar and spices.
Shoes (Comfortable Slip Resistant)
Bartenders are standing all night behind the bar. They need comfortable slip
resistant shoes to get them through a busy night.

Speed Pourers
Speed pourers are very useful for free pouring. There are many different types of speed pourers
and they all pour different amounts of liquor.
Juice Containers / Bar Mix Pourers For speed, look, freshness and taste, these juice
pourers are fantastic. Less used juices such as pineapple or grapefruit cant be left in large
cans after opening for extended periods of time and running back and forth to the bar
fridge for juice and mix every order isnt making anyone money. Fill these containers with
your most widely used mixes and increase your bartenders service time. To store after
each shift, unscrew the top, place cellophane wrap over the opening and screw the top
back on
Plastic Pour Spouts If youve been behind the bar before, than you know how
much easier and more accurate it is to pour from bottles with pour spouts on
them.The different colors make it easier to distinguish the bottles from each
other so as to increase the bartenders speed through busy shifts. It also helps
if your bar has more than one bartender station. Then all the vodkas are one
color, all the rums anotherso that each bartender knows where each
bottle is on every station

Cocktail Shaker Tin Many cocktails and martinis require the ingredients to be mixed together
beforehand or to be strained or shaken on ice. For all this and more, the shaker tin is at your service
Bar Ice Scoop Such a simple item yet so many bars go without. Weve seen some bars
use glasses, some use plastic containers, and weve seen lots of bartenders use their
hands. Use a glass and it will eventually break into the ice bin. Use containers and they
collect bacteria (as with your hands) and break. Theres no substitute for the trusty metal
ice scoop. A must have bar tool

Biggie Bar Mat Every bartender knows that a good bar mat is essential. Essential for
making drinks, catching spillage and for draining measuring glasses in between uses. The
bigger the mat, the better and this Biggie Bar mat is wider and longer than your average
bar mat.

3-Tiered Glass Rimmer If you serve cocktails, fancy martinis, Caesars or
Bloody Marys or any slew of specialty coffees or teas, youre going to need a
rimmer. If you have the room, we suggest just buying two fruit trays, like the
ones above they work better, stay cleaner, are faster to use and overall a lot
sturdier. Dont get us wrong, this will serve its purpose if your bar doesnt have
the space or serve a lot of rimmed drinks. The basic problems are trying to open
it in a hurry and the cross-contamination of tray contents during opening and closing.

Cocktail Napkins Cocktail napkins are just classy. And in addition to adding to the
final presentation of the drink, they are useful to wipe the bar top after a customer has
finished something coasters just cant accomplish. If youre anything other than a sports
pub, using cocktail napkins is an easy way to increase the image of your establishment.




List of glasses
Beer
Pint: A standard, all-purpose beer glass with slightly tapered walls. Used
primarily for English- and American-style lagers and ales ranging from light lagers to imperial
stouts. Pint glasses come in two sizes: Imperial 20 ounce (570 mL) or US 16 ounce (470 mL)
pints.
Pilsener: A long, narrow glasses with walls that taper towards the base. Used to consolidate
volatiles and support delicate heads of pilseners and other lagers.
Weizen: A large, curvaceous glass, bulbous near the mouth to support and showcase the heads
of weizens and other wheat beers.
Seidel: A German-style mug, often of great volume, with handles and thick walls to help
maintain a cool temperature. An earthenware, ceramic, or metal version is called a stein.
Tulip: A bulbous glass with a trumpeted mouth and short stem used to capture aromas and
support large heads of artisanal Belgian ales. They are ideal for swirling beer to release volatiles.
Many have etchings on the bottom of the inside of the glass to stimulate carbonation, aiding in
head retention. A tulip glass may be substituted with an oversize snifter.
Chalice or goblet: A wide-mouthed, bowl-like, stemmed glass, often with metal linings. Used for
serving Trappist ales and other abbey-style ales. Like tulip glasses, they are often etched to
stimulate carbonation. Chalices may be substituted with an oversize red wine glass.

Pint Glass (Mixing)

Pint Glass (Pub)

Pilsner Glass (Standard)

Pilsner Glass (Footed)

Pilsner Glass (Weizen)

Seidel

Goblet Glass (Schooner/Chalice)
Brandy Snifter/Balloon
Similar to a wine glass, the brandy glass has a shorter stem and a wider bowl. The purpose is
opposite of the wine glass the brandy glass is designed to be cupped in the hand to warm the brandy.

Brandy Snifter
Cocktail
Martini
Double cocktail
Hurricane
Margarita
Poco/Pia Colada
Champagne/Daiquiri saucer
Whiskey Sour
Zombie
Cocktail and whiskey sour glasses are 4 fl oz (120 mL) glasses used for cocktails and whiskey sours.
Martinis and Manhattans are examples of cocktails that are served in a cocktail glass; these cocktails are
prepared with ice and then strained into the 4 fl oz (120 mL) vessel. Similarly, Sours are prepared in ice
and strained into a 4 fl oz (120 mL) sour glass. The stems of these glasses allow the drinker to hold the
glass without warming the contents.

Cocktail Glass (Martini)

Cocktail Glass (Cosmopolitan)

Hurricane Glass

Margarita Glass (Saucer)

Margarita Glass (Welled)

Poco Grande

Champagne/Daiquiri Goblet

Chimney or Zombie Glass

Collins
Collins glasses are straight-sided narrow glasses, traditionally wrought of frosted glass, primarily
designed for long drinks (namely the fizz and Collins family of drinks), and typically holding around 10 fl
oz (300 mL) each.

Collins Glass
Highball
Highball glasses are tall, 8 or 9 fl oz (240 or 270 mL) glasses designed to hold highball drinks iced
drinks containing liquor along with water and/or a carbonated mixer. Highball glasses may in some parts
also be known as a cooler or a slim jim.

Highball Glass (Tumbler)

Highball Glass (Footed)
Liqueur
Pousse-caf
This type of liqueur glass has straight sides and is designed for drinks prepared using the pousse-caf
method.
Irish Coffee
Toddy Mug
Absinthe or Pastis glass
Specialty

Cordial Glass

Cordial Glass (Footed)

Irish Coffee Glass (Footed)

Irish Coffee Glass (Mug)

Swirl (left) and Pontarlier Reservoir
(right) Glasses
Lowball
A 4-6 oz (120-180 mL) lowball glass is designed to hold iced drinks without additional liquids,
such as various on-the-rocks drinks.
Pint
A large glass, typically used for beer and related drinks. It is often used as a mixing vessel by
customers when a cocktail is not offered at the bar. For example the 'Cheeky Vimto'.

Pint Glass (Mixing)

Pint Glass (Pub)
Port/London Dock
Punch Cup
Small cup used to serve eggnog and other punches.
Rocks/Old Fashioned
Usually used for whiskeys and gin. A perfect rocks glass has a perfect round bottom, and when the
ice is dropped from the correct height a "ting" can be heard. Rocks glasses got their name as most of
these drinks are served over ice (on the rocks).

Old Fashioned Glass

Rocks Glass (Standard)

Rocks Glass (Double)

Rocks Glass (Footed)
Sherry
Small, narrow stemmed glasses with a wider rim than a cordial glass. Holds 2 ounces (60 mL). Ideal
for liqueurs and aperitifs.

Sherry Glass
Shot
A shot glass is a small glass that holds approximately 1.5 oz (45 mL), made for drinks intended to be
consumed in one quaff. Shots are also used as volume measurements in cocktail and espresso recipes. A
jigger is a metal, hourglass-shaped measure; the larger cup of the jigger measures one shot, and the
smaller, one ounce (30 mL). The shooter or double-shot is the shot glass's larger cousin, and holds three
ounces (90 mL).

Shot Glass (Standard)

Shot Glass (Marked)


Shooters Glass (Single)

Shooters Glass (Double)
Wine
Although wine glasses can be found in a variety of shapes and sizes, they all consist of three
primary elements: the bowl, the stem and the base. The base and stem serve to weight the glass and
provide support for the bowl. Wine glasses are stemmed so the drinker's hand does not warm the bowl
and thus the drink. The bowl is the primary distinguishing factor of wine glasses. Different wines are best
served in a specific style of glass so as to best release the aromas and flavors of the wine.
General Wine Glass Styles
Red wine
o Burgundy
o Bordeaux
White wine
o Chardonnay
o Champagne flute

o In America this has 4-6oz (120-180 mL) volume; in Europe 210 mL-330 mL (7-11
oz.)
Riedel has designed an extensive collection of wine glass styles based on the characteristics of
specific grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah or common blends such as Burgundy &
Bordeaux. The designs are based on the theory that wine can be delivered via the shape of the bowl to
the taste buds in a way to accentuate the flavors specific to the grape variety or common to a standard
blend. For blends that do not have a specifically designed glass the style designed for the predominate
varietal in the blend is often used. A number of other stemware companies have extended their lines
beyond basic Red/White dichotomies as well into less common blends in a similar fashion.

Wine Glass (Red)

Wine Glass (Grande)

Wine Glass (White)

Flute Glass
Additional Glassware

Beverage Glass (Tumbler)

Cooler Glass (Faceted)

Cooler Glass (Tumbler)

Goblet Glass (Banquet)

Goblet Glass (Teardrop)

Iced Tea Glass (Tumbler)

Iced Tea Glass (Double Bulge)

Iced Tea Glass (Footed)

Pitcher (Beer)
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Distilled spirit, also called distilled liquor, alcoholic beverage (such as brandy, whisky, rum, or
arrack) that is obtained by distillation from wine or other fermented fruit or plant juice or from a starchy
material (such as various grains) that has first been brewed. The alcoholic content of distilled liquor is
higher than that of beer or wine.
Liquor is a generic term used to describe any alcoholic spirit distilled from vegetables, fruits or
fermented grain. It is an alcoholic drink produced from pure distillation rather than sugar fermentation.
The process separates the mixture to produce pure vapor which condenses to form liquor with more
alcohol content. Below is a list of all of the different types of liquor in the world:
Absinthe - This is French liquor distilled from botanicals such as leaves and flowers of grand
wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) blended with some culinary and medicinal herbs. The alcohol
content is high with 45%-74% of arise-flavored spirit.
Arrack Arrack or Arak is a type of liquor produced in South and Southeast Asia. It is a distillate
of fermented sugarcane, sap of coconut flowers, fruits and red rice.
Baijiu Baijiu is white liquor from China. It is a clear distilled beverage distilled from sorghum to
an alcohol content of 40%-60%. There are also some varieties of this type of liquor which are
made from millet, barley, wheat and glutinous rice.
Brandy Brandy has over the years been known as the fire wine. It is liquor distilled from
mashed fruits mainly grapes. It can also be made from a variety of fruits including plums, pears
as well as apples. After the distillation it is then aged in oak casks to give it a rich color.
Traditionally brandy lovers used it as a nightcap consumed after dinner. However in the modern
world brandies such as Courvoisiers and Hennessy are very popular in parties. In addition cooks
also use this type of liquor in pan sauces and desserts to reduce the syrupy sweet essence.
Borovika This is Slovak liquor flavored with juniper berries. It is also called juniper brandy and
is characterized by its golden or white color with a dry taste similar to gin. Most people who
consume this liquor hail from Czech Republic, Poland and Slovak. Commercially the drink has an
alcohol content of 40%.
Cachaa With names such as caninha, pinga and aguardente, this is the most popular liquor in
Brazil. The drink is a distillate of molasses with the alcohol content being maintained at 38%-
40% level.
Gin Gin is commonly used in many classical cocktails including martinis, Singapore Slings,
Tonics, Gins and Negronis. It is a dry spirit produced from distillation of grains and gets its flavor
mainly from the juniper berries. Most of gin drinks are clear in color though there are some
which appear yellowish as a result of aging in the barrels. For many years, this drink has won the
title of cocktail drinks until recently when it was surpassed by Vodka. However it still maintains
the name, drinkers drink.
Horilka Horilka is Ukrainian liquor typically meaning a local type of whiskey. The drink is
distilled from grain, sugar beets, honey and potatoes. Traditionally the alcohol content was kept
at 20% but today industries have raised that to 40%.
Kaoliang Kaoliang is a sorghum distilled alcoholic beverage which is produced in China and
distributed to Korea, Taiwan and the islands of Matsu and Kinmen.
Maotai This is an alcoholic drink produced in the town of Maotai in Southwest China. Like
most liquor in China, it is distilled from sorghum and it is characterized with its mellowish soy
sauce-like fragrance which lingers in the mouth after consumption.
Metaxa This is a type of liquor distilled in Greek. It is a mixture of wine, spices and brandy to
form smooth dry liquor. Though in some more expensive editions wine is usually excluded to
come up with a drier taste.
Mezcal This is an alcoholic distillate from a plant known as maguey which is grown in Mexico.
The liquor is liked for its dryness and acts as the best alternative for margaritas.
Ogogoro This is African liquor from Nigeria where it is a popular drink. It is a distillate of Raffia
juice from palm trees to form pure ethanol with an alcohol content of 30%-60%.
Pisco This is a common alcoholic drink in Peru and Chile. It is a typically a distillate of grapes to
form a colorless amber-to-yellowish colored brandy.
Rum Rum is known as the favorite liquor for navy sailors and pirates. They are popularly
known to mix sugar-water, lime juice and rum to make a pickling drink. Rum is a type of liquor
beverage made from the distillation of molasses or sugar juice. Traditionally it was a common
drink in Caribbean islands but it has since then widely spread to the South American countries.
There are three main categories of rum namely spiced, dark and light. Each is used for straight
drinking, cooking and mixing respectively though most of the time the uses overlap. The drinks
include pina caladas, mojitos and rum-and-colas.
Shochu This is an alcoholic drink from Japan which is distilled from rice, sweet potatoes or
barley. It has an alcohol content of 25% which is preferred to the high content in whiskey and
vodka.
Tequila Tequila is officially produced from a plant grown in some parts of Mexico called the
blue agave. As a result tequila with 100% of the blue agave is considered pure and goes at a
higher price than other liquors.Drinkers of tequila usually take a shot of tequila followed with a
spicy tomato juice or a slice of citrus fruit. The most consumed types of tequila are the sunrise
tequila and margaritas which are paired with fruit juice to drink.
uic This is liquor officially prepared from plums and in some cases from a cereal grain called
rachie. It is a traditional Romanian Spirit with an alcohol content of 45%-60%. Depending on the
geographical location, uic is sometimes spelled as tzuica, tsuica, tsuika, tzuika or tuica.
Vodka Vodka is one of the purest spirits in the world hailing from Russia and Eastern Europe. It
is odorless, tasteless and clear liquor from the distillation of potatoes, grains and in some times
molasses. Makers of vodka distill the potatoes, sugar beets or grain to create virtually pure
ethanol. It is the added water to dissolve the concentration to drinkable liquor. Consumption of
this liquor differs according to geographical regions. In Eastern Europe, people usually drink
vodka straight and dry while in Western Europe and Americas they usually use it as cocktail.
Whiskey Whisky is a type of liquor which is distilled from a range of grains. The most common
grains used are corn, rye and barley. This type of liquor is first distilled two to three times, and
then it is aged in large oak barrels to improve its flavor.Some of the renowned whisky beverages
include the Scotch Single-malts such as Laphroaig, Irish blends like Jameson and the American
bourbons like Jack Daniels.

The term liqueur refers to all alcoholic beverages which contain added sugar and flavors. Liqueurs
usually have an alcoholic content ranging from 15% to 55% and they may be flavored with fruits, nuts,
herbs and even flowers. Liqueurs are generally served after a meal and the most common
accompaniment is coffee. Mentioned below are some of the most popular types of liqueur.
Coffee Liqueurs
Kahlua This liqueur originates from Mexico. It is a rum based liqueur flavored with coffee and
it has a very sweet taste. It also contains undertones of vanilla.
Sheridans This is a unique brand of liqueur produced in Dublin, Ireland. The glass bottle
contains two separate sections one section is filled with black coffee liqueur while the other
contains white chocolate liqueur.
Allens Coffee Brandy This liqueur is manufactured by M.S Walker and it is hugely popular in
Maine, New England.
Kamora This liqueur is manufactured in Mexico and it is less sweet and cheaper than Kahlua.
Tia Maria This is a coffee based liqueur made in Jamaica. The key ingredients are Jamaican
coffee beans, vanilla, sugar and cane spirit.
Chocolate Liqueurs
There are three types of Chocolate liqueurs chocolate, chocolate cream and crme de cacao.
Liqueur Fogg This chocolate flavored liqueur is manufactured in Brazil in Rio Grande do Sul. It was
first produced in 1930 and its recipe has remained unchanged since then.
Godiva Liqueur Godiva is a world famous chocolate making company. Godiva liqueur is
manufactured exclusively using Godiva chocolate.
Sabra Liqueur Manufactured in Israel, this liqueur has an alcoholic content of 30%. The main flavors
are orange and chocolate.
Djangoa This one of a kind liqueur is produced using dark chocolate and aniseed. It is produced and
bottled by Period Ricardo.
Mozart Black This liqueur is produced in Austria and it has a bittersweet taste with notes of vanilla.
Other types of liqueurs manufactured by Mozart are Mozart Gold Chocolate liqueur and Mozart Black
Chocolate liqueur.
Vermeer Dutch Chocolate Cream Liqueur The key ingredients of this liqueur are cream, Dutch
chocolate and vodka.
Crme de Cacao This liqueur originates from France and contrary to popular perception, it does not
contain any cream. The word crme refers to its thick, syrupy consistency.
Berry Liqueurs
Crme de Cassis This liqueur is made using blackcurrants and dark red liqueur.
Lakka Liqueur This type of liqueur is produced in Finland. It derives its name from the Finnish
word lakka which means cloudberry.
Razzmattaz Manufactured by Deykuper Royal distillers, Razzmattaz is manufactured using
raspberries and is often used in mixing cocktails.
Murtado This liqueur is made from strawberry myrtle which is indigenous to Chile.
Sloe Gin The main ingredients of this red colored liqueur are gin and blackthorn drupes. It has
an alcoholic content ranging from 15 to 30 %.
Chambord Black Raspberry Liqueur The principal ingredients of this liqueur are black
raspberries, honey, cognac, vanilla and citrus peel.
Cream Liqueurs
Baileys Irish Cream This is one of the most well known types of liqueur. As the name suggests,
Baileys Irish cream is made using two principle ingredients Irish Whisky and cream.
Ponche Cream This rum based liqueur is manufactured in Trinidad and in Venezuela. The basic
ingredients are rum, cream, milk, eggs and sugar.
Advocaat This is a yellow colored liqueur of Dutch origin. It is quite creamy in texture and
contains egg yolks, brandy, sugar and a few spices.
Heather cream This liqueur was first manufactured in 1980 by Inver House Distillers. The two
main ingredients are cream and Scottish Single Malt whisky.
Vana Tallin This rum based liqueur is manufactured in Estonia by Liviko. It is dark brown in
color and has undertones of vanilla, cinnamon and citrus.
Fruit Liqueurs
Cherry Brandy This liqueur is often used in the preparation of deserts. Denmark is famous for
producing some of the best cherry liqueurs.
Peach Schnapps This peach flavored liqueur is a commonly used in cocktails, especially
shooters. It works quite well with cranberry or orange juice.
Curacao This liqueur originates from the island of Curacao which is located in the West Indies.
Although it is an orange based liqueur, it is available in several exotic colors such as blue, green,
red and orange.
Banana Liqueur This banana flavored liqueur has a bright yellow color and undertones of
almond and vanilla. It is also known as crme de banana and is often used in making desserts.
Apricot Brandy This is made using apricot flesh or kernels and cognac. It also has undertones
of almond.
Limoncello This lemon flavored liqueur originates from Southern Italy. It has an alcohol
content of 31 to 32%.
Manzana Verde This liqueur has Spanish origins. The word manzana means apples while verde
means green.
Other Types of Liqueurs
There are several other types of liqueurs such as nut liqueurs, flower liqueurs, herbal liqueurs etc.
Amaretto This is a sweet, almond flavored liqueur made from apricot pits. It originated in Italy
and derived its name from the word amaro which means bitter.
Rosilio This liqueur originates from Italy. It is made with equal parts of sugar water and alcohol
and is then flavored with rose petals.
Anisette This anise flavored liqueur is popular in Spain Italy and France. It has a clear
consistency and high alcoholic content. When mixed with water it turns white in color and its
taste becomes much more enjoyable.
Galliano The yellow color of this herbal liqueur is meant to resemble the gold rush of the
1890s. It is made from 30 herbs and is named after the heroic Italian warrior Giuseppe
Galliano.
Tennessee Honey This liqueur is made using Tennessee whisky and honey.
Due to their syrupy texture, high alcohol content and sweet taste, most types of liqueur are
generally served in small glasses. Liqueurs should not be confused with fruit brandy and flavored
liquors as these do not contain added sugar.
Fermented beverages
Beer
Beer is at present the most consumed alcoholic beverage in the world,....
Beer is a beverage fermented from grain mash. It is made from barley or a blend of several
grains. If the fermented mash is distilled, then the beverage is a spirit.
Cider
Cider or cyder (/sadr/ SY-dr) is a fermented alcoholic beverage made from any fruit juice;
apple juice (traditional and most common), peaches, pears ("Perry" cider) or other fruit. Cider alcohol
content varies from 1.2% ABV to 8.5% or more in traditional English ciders. In some regions, cider may
be called "apple wine".
Wine
Wine is a fermented beverage produced from grapes. Wine involves a longer fermentation
process than beer and also a long aging process (months or years), resulting in an alcohol content of
9%16% ABV. Sparkling wine can be made by means of a secondary fermentation.
Beverages called "fruit wines" are made from fruits such as plums, cherries, or apples. The kind
of fruit must be specified on the label.
Congeners
In the alcoholic beverages industry, congeners are substances produced during fermentation.
These substances include small amounts of chemicals such as occasionally desired other
alcohols, like propanol and 3-methyl-1-butanol, but also compounds that are never desired like,
acetone, acetaldehyde, esters, glycols, and ethyl acetate. Congeners are responsible for most of the
taste and aroma of distilled alcoholic beverages, and contribute to the taste of non-distilled drinks. It has
been suggested that these substances contribute to the symptoms of a hangover
Tannins are congeners found in wine in the presence of phenolic compounds. Wine tannins add
bitterness, have a drying sensation, taste herbaceous and are often described as astringent. Wine
tannins adds balance, complexity, structure and makes a wine last longer, so they play an important role
in the aging of wine.
Alcohols
Excessive concentrations of some alcohols (other than ethanol) may cause off-flavors, sometimes
described as "spicy", "hot", or "solvent-like".
Malt liquor is a North American term referring to a type of beer with high alcohol content. In
legal statutes, the term often includes any alcoholic beverage not lower than 5% alcohol by volume
made with malted barley. In common parlance, however, it is used for high-alcohol beers (67% and
more) or beer-derived mixes made with ingredients and processes resembling those in American-style
lager. However, this label is subject to the viewpoint of the brewer, and there are examples of brews
containing high-quality, expensive ingredients that brewers have chosen to label as "malt liquors."
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NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Carbonated Drinks
A carbonated drink is a beverage that has had carbon dioxide dissolved into it for some reason,
most often to improve the taste, texture, or both.
-based Beverages
Milk is available in many varieties, including whole milk, 2% milk, 1% milk, skim milk, flavored,
powered, lactose-free, evaporated, condensed, and buttermilk.
Milk is an excellent source of calcium and good source of other essential nutrients, including
vitamin D, potassium, vitamin B12, riboflavin, phosphorus and protein.
An 8-ounce glass of milk contains 300 mg of calcium, or about one-third of the daily
recommended calcium intake for adults under the age of 50. In the U.S., cows milk is uniformly
fortified with vitamin D to a level of 25% of the Daily Value per 8-ounce serving.
The fat content of milk significantly affects its caloric level. In the U.S., whole milk provides
about 144 calories and 8-9 grams of fat per 8-ounce serving. The same size serving of 2% milk
contains about half as much fat (about 5 grams) and 120 calories per 8-ounce serving. Skim milk
is virtually fat-free and contains about 88 calories per 8-ounce serving. Close

Coffee is available in many varieties including caffeinated, decaffeinated, brewed, roasted,
instant, flavored, iced and ready-to-drink.
Plain coffee and espresso do not provide calories and but can contain trace amounts of vitamins
and minerals primarily from the water used in brewing. However, cream, milk, sugar or other
popular flavorings like chocolate and syrups commonly added to coffee can contribute
significant calories. While a 12-ounce cup of coffee contains zero calories, the same size mocha
latte coffee provides about 340 calories.
Coffee also contains caffeine. Depending on how it is brewed, an 8-ounce serving of regular drip
coffee provides about 104 -192 mg of caffeine. A 1.5-ounce shot of espresso contains between
30 to 100 mg. Even decaffeinated coffee contains a small amount of caffeine, about 2 to 4 mg
per 8 ounce serving. Learn more about caffeine.
Polyphenols, substances believed to have antioxidant properties, are found in coffee and may
be beneficial to your health. However, studies examining the health benefits of coffee have
found mixed results. Close
Tea
Teas come in many varieties including herbal, caffeinated, iced, sweet, instant and ready to
drink.
Like coffee, tea does not provide calories, carbohydrates, protein or fat. Teas, particularly green
and black, are good sources of flavonoids, substances believed to have antioxidant properties.
Here are some examples of juices:
Pulp Juice: contains natural pulp.
Filtered Juice: is juice where fruit pulp has been eliminated by filtration.
Juice or Fruit Concentrate: is made by evaporation of natural juice and typically has a different
taste than its natural form.
Many tastes are available such as grapefruit, orange, pineapple, grape, cranberry, tomato, pomegranate
apple and many more. Today juices are gaining in popularity thanks to their associated health benefits
and growing health concerns.