Bar Module 1
Bar Module 1
Bar Module 1
3 Cocktail is a well-iced mixed drink made up of a base liquor, a modifying ingredient as a modifier,
and a special flavoring or coloring agents. It is usually an apperitiff taken at leisure before a meal to
wet the appetite, it is also reputedly aids digestion.
5 A cocktail should stimulate the mind by inducing relaxation and providing over-all comfort and
enjoyment to the drinker while pleasing to the palate as well as the eye. It must still have a distinct
alcoholic flavor without being over- powering.
7 The word cocktail comes from a Frenchman who cheered “Le vive le coqs tails” when he saw the
bottles lined up in the bar (Halls Corner, in Elmsford, New York City owned by Betsy Flanagan) he
was dining is decorated with a cock’s tail feathers as a stirrer to each drink.
9 Ingredients of a cocktail:
11 The Base Liquor – it is the liquor base which determines the type of cocktail. It consists of a
single spirituous liquor, though a combination of wines, liquors or aromatic wines are also
commonly accepted.
13 The Modifier – in order that the drink may be called a cocktail, the base liquor must be mixed
with the modifier. If the modifier is absent, then the base liquor on its own no matter how well
chilled or vigorously shaken is still not a cocktail.
15 Modifiers include bitters, syrups, juice, milk, cream, water and other mixers such as soda, tonic,
ginger ale, lemonade, and colas. The modifier has the important function of neutralizing the
sharpness in the base liquor and perking up the drink itself.
17 The Special Agent – the cocktail is made appealing to smell and sight by the additive of special
flavours and colouring agents. These should be used with even greater discretion than the
modifier. They should be used in dashes and drops not in jiggers and ponnies such as grenadines,
eggs, almond extract and other.
19 Garniture One that makes the cocktail more attractive and enhance its presentation, it must
have a garnish or decoration. Fresh fruits like orange, lemon, pineapple, green olives, cocktail
onions, red cherries, celery, mint leaves, parsley, nutmeg, cinnamon and other fruits can also be
useful. It also adds flavor and taste so it shall be used discretely.
23 Pre-Dinner Drinks mixed drinks that are basically dry in taste and are usually served before a
meal to wet the appetite like Martinis, short drinks, etc.
25 After-Dinner Drinks mixed drinks that are basically sweet and/or creamy type. Could be well
served after a meal, like Grasshopper, etc.
27 Long Drinks are tall drinks, which consist of liquor (liqueur) with some mixers. It’s usually a
refreshing drink that could be drink anytime of the day, like Tom Collins, Singapore Sling, etc.
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WELCOMEBARTENDING SEMINAR
4 Introduction to Bartending
Bartending is the art of mixing drinksBartending is a profession not just to master mixed drinks but
know how in bar set-up, beverage service, merchandizing, customer relations and a good
salesman.Must always posses best qualities as a person.
6 BAR OPERATING EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES AND ACCESSORIES (Glasswares and other Operating
Equipment)
Cocktail glassCocktail shakerBar spoonBar knifeCutting boardFruit squeezerIce scoopFunnelCork
and bottle openerBlenderBrandy snifterWhite wine glassWater pitcherHigh ball glassCollins
glassOld fashioned glassChampagne glassWhiskey sour glassRed wine glassCordial
glassPilsnerWater gobletShot glassMixing glassjigger
7 General Supplies Matches / lighter Drink list Cocktail napkins
Cocktail coastersCocktail picksStirrerDrinking strawsMatches / lighterCocktail napkins(Cloth of
Paper)Wine list
9 BASIC PREPARATION FOR BAR SET-UP Physical Check-up – Check cleanliness and condition
of the f:
DoorsCarpetsTablesChairsBar counterBar stoolsMirrorcurtainsLightsPipe-in musicAir
conditioningStore roomComfort roomPublic area near the outlet’sPlants as well as the boxes
16 Beverage Merchandising
Part IIIBeverage MerchandisingUpselling-is the art of being able to promote and sell your upscale
products instead of the standard poring brand.If your guest order for gin tonic, ask if he would
prefer Tanqueray or Bombay Sapphire instead of the usual Gilbey’s gin/tonic.Although it may be
very hectic at times, it only takes 1 to 2 seconds to ask question and you would be very surprised at
how easy it is.In order to successfully suggest and upsell items, you should know what your outlet
offers by heart.There is power in knowledge, which makes it easier to confidently approach, sell and
serve your guests.
17 Beverage Merchandising
Remember your guest’s favorite drinks. (offer to serve it when it comes, to mention his favorite
drink rings a bell in his ears.)Once the glass is half-full, offer another round of drinkLike in food,
know the best ingredients to be able to describe the drink if ever ask.Know and describe the special
qualities of the drink when ask.Offer beverages to complement the food ordered.Offer aperitifs
before the meal.Use the right pronunciation when mentioning a drink.
23 NOSE and EYES as well as TASTE – wine tasters also use words associated with the nose and
eyes. It is impossible to taste a wine without experiencing an impact on the nose. Since there is an
open passage to the nose at the roof of the mouth, the vapor of wine rises and makes impression
on the nose.After-Taste – an enjoyable part of tasting is the after-taste. This refers to the lingering
impression the leaves in your mouth after you have swallowed it.
24 EVALUATION OF WINE (the quality of wine is determined through its color, appearance
and odor.)
APPEARANCE It is judge by looking at wine through the light, a brilliant wines reflects light and also
sparkles. Free from floating particles.ODORRed –called rouge, which may range anywhere from
purple to dark red to burgundy.White –called blanc, in varying clarity depending on the grape
variety and aging process.Pink –called rose, ranging from pink, salmon and light rose tone.Note:
Table Wines are either RED, WHITE or PINK.
25 BODY of WINE (through the body of wine, one can measure its “wateriness”. The body is usually
measured by twirling it around the glass and seeing how long it takes to come down the sides of
the glass.Full-Bodied Wines are heavy, robust, and not watery. The wines also break into legs as
they come down the sides of the glass.Light-Bodied Wines – this wines do not cling to the sides of
the glass when twirled around.
26 Serving WinesCheck correctness and temperature of wine, since the taste of wine can be highly
affected by its temperature.Ensure wineglasses are clean (chilled white wine glass for white wine)
and position lower side of the water goblet following a diagonal line.Present wine with a clean cloth
napkin held underneath the bottle, with the label facing upward so that it is readily see. As bottle is
presented, the server should announce the size of the bottle, the variety, the vineyard and the
vintage of the wine.
27 Uncorking should always be done at the table and within the view of all the guests. The top
portion of the seal should be removed by slicing it with a knife just under the lip of the bottle. Peel
the seal off neatly and wipe it with clean cloth or service napkin.Carefully twist the corkscrew well
into the center of the cork. Ensure that the clip is in place then slowly pull the corkscrew upward.
Unscrew the cork from the screw and place it on a wine coaster for the host’s use.Wipe the neck
and the inside mouth of the bottle with a clean service cloth.Ensure that there are no cork
sediments inside the bottle.Follow the proper pouring procedurePour about (¼ red wine/ 1/8 white
wine) into the host’s glass for tasting.
31 APERITIFS-drinks taken before a meal to stimulate the appetite or to boost the conversation
before meals are served.LIQUEURS, CORDIAL-a distilled spirit steeped or redistilled with fruits,
flowers, plants or other juices and extracts, or natural flavoring materials and sweetened with at
least 2 ½ % of sugarLiqueurs are served straight-up in a liqueur glass, on the rock and especially in
mixed drinks and cocktails. Most liqueurs are also called Digestives & after Dinner Drink because
they served with coffee or after the last course of the meal.
32 BEER-these are bottom fermented so called because the yeast settles at the bottom of the
fermenting tank after fermentation, Lagers include: PILSNER, LIGHT BEER, DRY BEERS, ICE BEERS,
NON-ALCOHOLIC BEERS.ALE-a malt brew that is darker and more bitter than the beer. Usually the
alcoholic content is around 6% by volume.STOUT-this is a sweet, strong beer and is highly flavored
with the rich content of HOPS.PORTER-this is a dark-colored beer made from brown sugar and
charred malt and is in fact a weaker version of the STOUT.
35 Straight ShotsA straight shot means an ounce of liquor served “up”. Glasswares will depend on
the type of liquor served;Liquor shot glassCordial cordial glassBrandy and Cognac snifterLiqueur
snifter or cordial glass
37 RecipesUnfortunately, there is little consistency within the liquor industry regarding recipes, and
over the years, recipes have varied considerably. As a result, bartenders will often prepare the
same cocktail quite differently. Can even develop its own recipes.
38 GlasswareGlassware is still another are of inconsistency. Today shapes and sizes vary radically
that you are better off memorizing the general types of glassware rather than the styles.Basically,
there are about 15 or more different types of glassware used in most bars. You should recognized
the uses of each of the glasses.
48 RUM DRINKS DAIQUIRI 1 jig. Rum ½ jig. Lemon juice ½ jig. Simple syrup
1 pc. CherryProcedure: pour ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a
pre-chilled champagne glass. Garnish with red cherry.ZOMBIE2 jig. Dark rum1.4 lemon juice1 jig.
Orange juice1 jig. Pineapple juice½ jig. Papaya nectarProcedure: pour all ingredients (except papaya
nectar) into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well pour into a Collins glass. Top the drink with
papaya nectar and ½ jig. Dark rum.
49 RUM DRINKS CUBA LIBRE 1 jig light rum 1 bottle coke 1 pc. Calamansi
Procedure: pour all ingredients into a high ball glass with ice. Fill it up with coke. Squeeze calamsi
into the drink. Drop shell and stir. Serve with stirrer.MAI-TAI2 jiggers dark rum2 jiggers pineapple
juice1 jig. Orange juice¼ jig. Calamansi¼ jig. Grenadine syrup½ jig. Triple sec.1 sliced pineapple1 pc.
CherryProcedure: pour all ingredients into a double old-fashioned glass with ice. Stir thoroughly
garnish with a slice of pineapple and a cherry. Serve with stirrer.