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Bartending Hands Out
Bartending Hands Out
BARTENDING NC II
CORE COMPETENCIES
ELECTIVE
PREPARE ESPRESSO
TEXTURE MILK
PREPARE AND SERVE COFFEE BEVERAGES
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DEFINITION OF TERMS
1. APERITIF - is any drink taken before meals, to improve your appetite
2. AFTER DINNER DRINK (COCKTAIL) - a mixed drinks that are basically sweet
and/or creamy in taste and are usually served after a meal
4. BUSBOY - refers to the dining room helper and runner, title given to a Food and
Beverage Service Attendant, National Certificate I
5. BUSSED OUT - taking out soiled plates/dishes from the dining area to
dishwashing area
8. COMMIS - refers to the category according to the extent of difficulty and complexity of
skills and knowledge required for the job.
10. CORDIAL/ LIQUEUR - a spirits that are sweetened and flavor with natural flavor’s
11. DISH OUT - food taken from the kitchen to the dining area
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13. FERMENTATION - an action of yeast upon a sugar in solution, which breaks
down the sugar into carbon dioxide and alcohol
15. FOOD AND BEVERAGE SERVICE ATTENDANT - refers to the workers assigned in
the service of food and beverage to the guests, also known as waiter.
17. HIGHBALL DRINK - is a tall drink consisting of a shot of specified spirit with mixers
such as sodas, water, etc. serve with cube ice in a highball glass
18. LEVEL / CLASS - refers to the category according to the extent of difficulty and
complexity of skills and knowledge required of the jobs.
19. LONG OR TALL DRINK - is a mixed drinks that are served in tall glasses
20. MENU - a list in specific order of the dishes to be served at a given meal
21. MISE EN PLACE - French term for “put in place” having all ingredients in ready to
use. Preparation before service
22. PRE-DINNER - short mixed drinks that are basically dry in taste and are usually
served before a meal to wet the appetite
23. SPIRITS - are drinks obtained by distillation after fermentation from vegetables,
grains, fruits, plants and other substance with sugar or starch-based
24. SILVERWARE - tableware made of solid silver, silver gilt or silver metal. Silver plate
made from single strip of plated metal
25. TABLE NAPKIN - an individual piece of linen which is used to protect the clothing
or wipethe mouth during a meal
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Director of Service – Chef de Service
Head Waiter – Chef de Salle
Waiter – Chef de Rang/Demi Chef de Rang
Wine Steward – Chef de Vin/Sommelier/Winewaiter
Bar Keeper – Bartender, Barman
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Visit the Good Cocktails bar Store to get all your bar supplies, bar products, bar
accessories, bartending tools and equipment.
1. Bar Spoon
2. Bar Towels
3. Bartender Book
4. Blender
5. Bottle Opener
6. Can Opener or Can Punch
7. Champagne or Wine Stopper
8. Citrus Zester / Stripper
9. Cocktail Muddler
10. Cocktail Shaker
Bar Spoon
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.
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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.
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A special stopper with two wings that clamps over the lip of a champagne bottle. It
keeps the champagne sparkling.
A special tool that cuts 1/4 inch wide strips of citrus rinds.
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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.
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This is a wine opener. There are many different types of corkscrews. The one on the
picture is a waiter's corkscrew.
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.
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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.
A sharp paring knife and a small cutting board is necessary to cut your fruit garnishes.
Measuring cups are useful for adding ingredients to punches. Measuring spoons are
useful for measuring some ingredients like sugar and spices.
Bartenders are standing all night behind the bar. They need comfortable slip resistant
shoes to get them through a busy night.
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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.
We've put together a list of essential portable bar equipment you'll need to run a
full service bar from your portable bar.
Cocktail Shaker. Measured Boston Cocktail Strainer and Hawthorne Strainer. ...
Strainer. ...
Cutting Board. ...
Paring Knife. ...
Jigger. ...
Liquor Pourers. ...
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The list of essential cleaning equipment that every bar owner must know and must have
in order to make the bar clean:
1. Glass Washers & Sink Accessories – These equipment are vital in cleaning since
customers use glasses to drink liquor and wine. Bar sinks must also be clean in order
not to house harmful bacteria in them. Scrutiny in cleaning glasses and sinks after use
must be done in order not to jeopardize guests and customers.
2. Cleansers and Sanitation Wipes – These are also important in order maintain proper
hygiene inside a bar. It’s not a guarantee that when bar dishes are washed with soap
and water, it’s clean already that is why the use of cleansers and sanitation wipes is
recommended.
3. Trash bins – Every establishment has its trash bins where people throw garbage.
These should be placed in strategic locations in order to minimize littering everywhere.
4. Floor Sweepers and Vacuum – These usually require electricity for it to function well
and also a must have in order to keep the bar clean without exerting too much effort
with regards to manpower. The rush of people coming inside a bar suggests that
cleaning should be done quickly.
5. Bar Towels – It’s a good thing to make your guests feel comfy whenever they want to
pee or wash their face after a night full of enjoyment. Bar towels must be kept in place
for customers to use them whatever the situation is.
6. Floor Drain Brush – For those bars with floor drains, it’s impractical not to clean such
for it could be a possible breeding ground for harmful bacteria.
7. Restroom Cleaning Equipment – Touch-free restroom cleaning equipment like the
ones developed by EDIC brings a new way to easily clean bar restrooms like a pro.
8. Pest Control Equipment – In order to complete the list, these equipment must also be
considered by the bar owner for the reason that it completely prevents pests from
entering the bar. Pests like mosquitoes, rats, flies, and cockroaches are big “No-No’s” to
any place especially indoors that is why it is recommended to install pest control
equipment inside bars and pubs.
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2.1 Remove used items from bar service areas and safely
transferred to the appropriate location for cleaning
Introduction
There will always be a need to remove used and unwanted items from the service area
during service and return them to the kitchen.
This section identifies the need for this action, describes items which may need to be
processed in this way and identifies the locations to which items may need to be
removed.
‘Clearing’
Clearing items from bar stations/service points is important for the following reasons:
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Used items. These are items of crockery and cutlery guests have used and have
finished with. They will have been cleared from the table by the wait staff and
moved to the waiter’s station for you to collect. These items will include:
Plates and bowls
Cups and saucers
Jugs
All sorts of cutlery
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Items no longer needed by diners. These also will have been cleared from the
table by wait bar staff when they are identified as being ‘no longer needed’. Items
in this category may include:
Items of cutlery and crockery set as part of the cover but not required
because, for example, a guest did not arrive or their menu selection meant
the item was not required
Condiments
Menus
Soiled napkins and unused serviettes
The clearing of used and/or unwanted glasses, water jugs and empty
bottles and cans may be the responsibility of beverage wait staff or bar
staff but you must always be prepared to assist as required to help
clear these items.
Locations
When removing items from the service area they must be taken to
the appropriate location for processing.
‘Processing’ of items
Bar
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Still room
The stillroom is an area where ancillary items (such as but not limited to bread rolls,
condiments, butter and napkins) are prepared for service.
Silver room
If the venue actually uses silverware (that is, silver cutlery) then this area will also
contain facilities for cleaning and polishing those items.
Most venues do not have a silver room and very few venues use actual silverware.
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Take only actual silverware to it – clean or dirty. All other items of cutlery will be
taken to the dishwashing area (see below). Silverware can include:
Cutlery – all types
Jugs
Tea/coffee pots
Trays and platters
Ice buckets and stands, as well as carafes and wine service
paraphernalia.
Store room
You may be required to take the following items to a dining/service store room store so
they are available for use when next needed:
Table tops
Unused linen
High chairs
Candelabra
Table decorations and table furniture.
Dishwashing area
All used/dirty crockery and cutlery will need to be taken to the dishwashing area.
This area or section of the kitchen may be also referred to as the ‘pot wash’ area as
pots and pans may also be washed there. Note that in many venues the dishwashing
area is just for crockery, cutlery and other used dining items, while the pot wash area is
just for items used in the cooking or preparation of food.
Your role when delivering used/soiled items to the dishwashing area may be to:
Unload your tray and the dishwashing staff will do the rest
Unload your tray and scrape the plates which means scraping the plate waste
into bins or an InSinkOrator
Unload, scrape and stack items ready for washing either by hand or in a
dishwashing machine.
Introduction
Clearing plates from the service area will always involve handling food scraps.
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Plate waste
‘Plate waste’ is anything which has been served to the guest and is returned from their
table/plate.
Food remaining on a plate/in a bowl which has not all been eaten
– ‘food scraps’
Food which looks like it has not been touched
Garnishes for food and in wine / drinks
Left-over beverages including liquor/soft drink remaining in cans
or bottles.
Single use items are items intended to be used only once and then disposed of.
Examples of single use items which must be thrown out when returned
or cleared include:
Drinking straws
Paper serviettes/napkins
Plastic cutlery – commonly used in situations where food is
provided for take-away service
Wooden stirrers used to stir sugar in hot drinks
Take-away containers used to wrap, serve or otherwise provide take-away food
and beverages, both hot and cold. These may be paper, cardboard, plastic or
aluminum
Portion control packs which have been opened and/or partially used. These PC
packs may be used by some venues to serve:
Butter
Jam
Sauces and mustards
Milk
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External rubbish bins are to have tight fitting lids which are to be
kept in position when the bins are not in use. This is designed to
prevent access to food waste/rubbish by birds, cats, and vermin
The rubbish area must be kept clean to help avoid offensive odors
There must be ‘sufficient’ rubbish bins to cater for the amount of rubbish produced. If
the rubbish being created by the level of trade cannot be accommodated by the bins
then extra bins must be obtained
The rubbish bins themselves must be kept clean. They must be periodically cleaned
using a detergent, degreaser and deodorizer or disinfectant.
Hands must be washed after handling rubbish without exception. This is an extremely
important food safety requirement.
Enterprise procedures
All food scraps must be thrown into one or more bins located at/near
the dishwashing area or other designated points
All internal rubbish bins used for food scraps must be lined with a strong, good quality
liner to prevent food scraps making contact with the internal sides of the bin
No food scraps are to be consumed or taken home by staff members. This may even
apply to situations where staff want to take scraps home for pets
Bags of food scraps from internal bins must be disposed of appropriately into external
bins/dumpers – see immediately above
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An external rubbish removal company may be used to supply and empty rubbish
bins/dumpers to cater for the volume of waste created
Introduction
Your role may or may not require you to clean and store crockery and cutlery.
This section presents general hygiene and possible venue-specific requirements in this
regard.
Cleaning
‘Sanitized’ refers to items which are free from bacteria/germs or items which have had
the level of bacteria/germs reduced to a safe level.
It is for this reason all cleaning/washing of food items (including crockery, cutlery,
glasses, pots, pans and food contact surfaces) should be:
All service items (plates, cups, saucers, and cutlery) must be cleaned and sanitized
after each use.
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This must occur in order to prevent infectious diseases being communicated from
person to person.
Allow to air dry. Air drying is the preferred option as it eliminates using a cloth to dry
surfaces, which may inadvertently introduce bacteria to the surface that has just been
cleaned and sanitized.
Machine washing
Hand washing
When using a double bowl sink to wash eating utensils and dishes:
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One bowl must contain water at minimum 45°C and detergent for washing the
items
One bowl must contain clean water at a minimum of 77°C for sanitizing the items
Sanitizing must involve soaking the items for a minimum of 3 minutes. It is not
acceptable to just run hot water over items to remove the suds and soap
A thermometer must be on hand to check and verify water temperatures.
Items must once again be left to air dry, which means draining and leaving to dry while
hot.
Operators must make sure detergents and sanitizers are diluted according to
manufacturer's recommendations (where necessary) and all other
manufacturer's advice is adhered to.
Storing items
After items have been cleaned and sanitized they must be stored so they
do not become re-contaminated.
The requirement is that all items used to serve food and beverages are provided to the
guest in a clean condition.
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Definition of terms
Bartending – refers to the art of mixing wines and spirits, drinks preparation, beverage
services, merchandising and good customer relation.
Cocktail – is a mixed drink made up of a base liquor/ wine, modifying ingredients,
flavouring and colouring ingredients.
Flair tending – is the act of flipping, spinning, throwing, balancing, catching bottles,
drinks and various bar tool(s) while in the process of making mixed drink(s).
Mixology – is the art of following a recipe or formula to produce a standard ad
consistent drink according to specification.
Mock tail – is the collection of mixed drinks which contains no alcohol.
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Modifier – refers to the liqueurs and non-alcoholic beverages added to the main
ingredient when mixing a drink.
Modifier – refers to the liqueurs and non-alcoholic beverages added to the main
ingredient when mixing a drink.
Liquor-Based Cocktails – refers to a cocktail that used wine as based liquor.
BARTENDING
Is the art of mixing wines and spirits, drink preparation, beverage services,
merchandising and good customer relationship.
Is considered as one of the most interesting professions because:
it entails accuracy in the measurement of various wines and spirits;
it provides a thorough knowledge regarding bar personnel management;
Prepares bartenders to produce the best expected drink served or requested by
the guest.
GIBSON
A martini cocktail garnished with a small white onion. The drink was apparently
named after American illustrator Charles Dana Gibson (1867-1944), famous for his
drawings of the turn-of-the-century “Gibson Girl”. The story went that Gibson ordered
a MARTINI usually served with an olive – from the bartender Charley Connolly of the
Players Club in New York City. Connolly found himself out of olives and instead served
the drink with two tiny white onions. The cocktail was first mentioned in print in 1930.
GIMLET
In the 1890’s, a British naval surgeon, Gimlette, was concerned with the heavy
drinking his men were accustomed to. So he diluted the gin with lime juice and although
it didn’t dissuade them, he unintentionally created a new drink.
HARVEY WALLBANGER
It seemed that in southern California (according to legend); Tom Harvey would
arrive at his favourite pub after a day’s surfing and ordered as “Italian Screwdriver”.
Then, after consuming several glasses of this concoction, he attempted to leave and
started “banging” into walls, hence the name.
HIGHBALL
In St. Louis in the 1980’s, early railroaders used a ball on a high pole as a signal
for railroad trains to go ahead or speed up. This signalling device was called a
“highball”. The trainmen, always on a fast schedule, had time only for a quick drink.
Hence, when bartenders found that ice, whiskey and water could be mixed
speedily into a delightful drink, they called it a “highball”.
IRISH COFFEE
Like many other drinks whose origins were clouded in mystery, Irish coffee
(according to some) was introduced by Joe Sheridan in 1938 to airline passengers who
braved cold planes and bumpy flights. Flight attendants would ease the pain by adding
a shot of whiskey to hot coffee. The whiskey became Irish when the flights arrived or
departed from Shannon Airport Ireland.
Another story which happened in 1952 was about the owner of the lounge at
Shannon Airport offering customers strong, hot coffee laced with Irish whiskey to ease
the long waits between flights.
MAI TAI
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This world-famous drink (created in 1944 by Trader Vic) is translated from
Polynesian to mean “the best out of this world.”
MANHATTAN
The former Manhattan Club, a six-story building erected on Madison Avenue in
1859, was originally a residence for Leonard Jerome, the father of Jennie Jerome
(1854-1921),
MARGARITA
Purportedly concocted by a Virginia City bartender in memory of his girlfriend
who was accidentally shot during a bar room brawl.
Another story was the Margarita Cocktail purportedly created in 1948 in
Acapulco, Mexico by socialite Margarita Sames. Her recipe contained three parts
tequila, two parts Cointreau and one part lime juice.
Martini
“Martinez” was the originally name of this popular drink, first introduced in 1860
by Jerry Tomas in San Francisco’s Occidental Hotel. The original recipe was
considerably different from what we know today. It consisted of one jigger of gin, on
wine glass of sweet vermouth, a dash of bitters, two dashes maraschino liqueur. It was
then shaken well and garnished with lemon juice.
MOSCOW MULE
A cocktail created and popularized in 1946 at Jack Morgan’s Cock N’ Bull
Restaurant in Los Angeles, California. It consisted of vodka and ginger beer, with a
wedge of a fresh lime.
SINGAPORE SLING
This drink, originally called a “Straits Sling” was created in 1915 by Ngiam Tong
Boon, a bartender of the Long Bar at the Raffles Hotel to Singapore.
ZOMBIE
A cocktail developed by Los Angeles restaurateur Don the Beachcomber which
featured perhaps every type of rum he had on hand at his bar. This drink boasted a
challenge that many simply could not pass “only one to a customer.”
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2. General supplies
Drink list Matches
Wine list Cocktail coasters
Cocktail napkins Cocktail picks (cloth/paper)
Stirrers Drinking straws
3. Accessories
Ash trays Change trays
Tidbits containers Tent cards
Check holder Promo cards/display
Bar trays Flowers
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Alcoholic Beverages
Wines and other alcoholic beverages are usually served as complement to the
meal. It is important for every waiter to understand the nature and composition of
alcoholic beverages so that appropriate suggestions can be made.
I. Spirits – are drinks obtained by distillation, after fermentation from vegetables, grains,
fruits, plants and other substances which are sugar or starch bound.
1. Whisky – is a general name for liquors of not less than 80% proof, distilled from mash
or grain.
a. Scotch – is made from malted barley and aged in oak barrels; Scotch whisky has a
distinctive flavour which has never been successfully duplicated elsewhere. This is due
to several factors, namely: the malted barley itself, the practice of drying the malted
barley and the water used.
b. Irish – is a fine whisky that comes from Ireland. It is made in the same way as Scotch
whisky except that it does not have the smoky flavour.
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2. Gin – is a grain mash distillate, re-distilled with such aromatics as junior barley,
coriander seeds and angelica roots. While there are many types of gin, the most
popular is London Dry Gin. Other types are Holland Old Tom and Shoe Gin.
3. Rum – This is produced in most tropical countries because it is distilled from sugar cane
and molasses, a by-product of manufactured sugar. Rums usually derive their name
from their place of origin, and each has its own distinctive flavor.
4. Vodka – is a natural spirit distilled from potatoes and filtered through charcoal. To be
classified as vodka, the drink must not have any aroma nor colour and taste.
6. Tequila – distilled from the fermented sap of the maguey plant from Mexico.
II. Liqueur – an infusion of fruit, sugar, syrup or other flavour to brandy or other spirits. This
gives the drink its characteristic taste. Among the popular liqueurs are:
III. Beer – a beverage produced out of the fermentation of cereal grain flavoured with hops.
IV. Wine – is a naturally fermented juice of fresh ripe grapes. Wine is usually fermented
from grapes. And if the source is not from grapes, the fruit from which it is fermented
must be specified. i.e., kasoy wine, coconut wine
Types of Wine
1. Still or natural wines – referred to as table wines. They come in three colors – red,
white and rose.
2. Aromatic wines – made the same way as the natural wines, but during fermentation,
aromatics are added.
Examples are: Vermouth, Campari, Bonnet, etc.
3. Fortified wines – these are called fortified because the wines are made stronger or
fortified by adding sugar in order to increase their sugar content (as in the case of port
wine) or by adding alcohol to increase their alcoholic content as in the case of sherries.
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4. Sparkling wines – these are considered the king of all beverages. The most popular
ones are Champagnes. They are made sparkling through a second fermentation inside
the bottle.
kinds of wine
Matching Wine and Food
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Champagne, dry cherry, hock and Moselle can be good accompaniment for the whole
meal.
Rose wines like travel rose, Mateus rose can be drunk with any dish and throughout the
meal. They have a delightful pink color.
The Aperitif
At a dinner party, serve special guests with aperitif – a before dinner drink.
There are many choices, but a dry or medium dry cherry or a dry Madeira which
is light in color and nutty in flavor makes a good aperitif. Vermouth is also one of the
best choices. A light dry white table wine makes a pleasing aperitif. One of them is a
well Sylvanar from Alsace. Cocktails are often drunk before a meal but should not really
be served if wine is planned with the food, as they blunt the palate before a meal.
Dessert Wines
If a separate wine will be served with a dessert like fruits and nuts, it is advisable
to have a sweet wine, such as Sauternes or sometimes a sparkling wine.
All tastes are either sweet, tart, bitter, salty or a combination of these. Lemonade is best
described as sweet tart taste.
Sweet wines are those which have a taste similar to a solution of sugar. The
opposite of sweet in wine terminology is dry. Dry means the absence of sweetness.
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Tart wines are those that have an agreeable degree of sourness which is caused by
acids like the tartness of orange juice.
Bitterness is the quality in wines that makes the mouth pucker. It is created by the
tanning of the skin. Red wines are slightly bitter, but white wines have a pleasant taste
and usually not bitter.
Evaluation of Wine
The quality of wine is determined through its color, appearance and color. Here are
some guidelines in evaluating wines:
1. ODOR
There are basically three colors of wines:
a. Red – called rouge when may range any where from purple to dark red to burgundy
b. White – called bianc in varying clarity depending in the grape variety and the aging
process
c. Pink – called rose, ranging from pink, salmon and light rose tone.
2. APPEARANCE
The appearance is judged by looking at the wine through the light. A brilliant wine
reflects light and also sparkles. It is free from floating particles. On the other hand, a dull
wine has floating particles and looks slightly cloudy. A cloudy wine does not reflect light.
3. BODY OF THE 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 bring down the
wine that rise on the glass.
Full bodied wine are heavy, robust and not watery. The wines also break into legs as
they come down and sides of the glass.
Light bodied wines are not heavy. These wines do not cling to the sides of the glass
when twirled around.
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In addition to the three basic sensations of sweet, tart and bitter, wine taster also
use words associated with “nose and eyes”. The “nose” term implies that it is impossible
to taste a wine without also experiencing an impact on the nose. For a wine to reach the
tongue, it must pass through the mouth. Since there is an open passage to the nose at
the roof of the mouth, the vapor of the wine rises and makes an impression on the nose.
After Taste
An enjoyable part of tasting is the “after taste”. This has reference to the lingering
impression the wine leaves in the mouth after it is swallowed.
Wine Vintage
The vintage refers to the year when the grapes were harvested for the production
of the wine. There are years when harvest is good in some parts of the world and this
makes an exceptional quality vintage. Wines produced during such vintage are usually
the most expensive.
1. Bring Up Food.
Suggest that they purchase a food item instead of another drink. When we eat, it helps
slow down the absorption of alcohol in the body. Also, if the patron has an empty
stomach, they will continue to get more intoxicated, quicker.
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Suggest having them try a different product that is non-alcoholic. This gives them time
to let the alcohol pass through the body. Offering them water or coffee is a great
alternative. If this doesn’t work, perhaps try juice or a soft drink.
Instead of relying on a drunk patron to change what they’re doing, slow down the flow of
drinks yourself. Servers or bartenders may have to avoid that customer for longer
periods of time to slow down the service of drinks. This will give the intoxicated
customer more time for the alcohol to pass through their system.
Refusing service can potentially lead to a heated conversation with the customer, so it’s
important to have an established policy in place stating how your business deals with
intoxicated customers. Servers and bartenders need to know it’s acceptable to go to the
manager for help when dealing with an intoxicated customer.
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Tell them you care about their well-being and want them to get home safely. It is
recommended that you help them find transportation home if they do not have a
way to get home safely..
It’s alright to let them know that your job or liquor license could be at risk if you
were to over serve them.
If a drunk patron becomes disorderly or you feel threatened in any way, contact
your local police department for assistance.
INTOXICATED GUESTS
1. Stay calm.
2. Don't argue with the intoxicated guest.
3. Don't embarrass the guest, especially in front of other people.
4. Invite the problem guest to an area away from other guests, where
you can talk.
5. Deal with the situation in a calm, friendly way. ...
6. Listen and empathize with your guest.
How do you handle angry customers?
Stay calm.
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If the person will give you their car keys, take them and store them away.
To get their keys, try:
To be calm, joke about it
Ask a good friend of theirs to get the keys from them
Find the keys while they are distracted and hide them - they’ll probably think
they’ve lost them and will be forced to get a ride with someone else or spend the
night
Speak to him/her privately and suggest someone else should drive (they will be
less likely to be defensive when there is no audience).
Politely, but firmly, tell them they cannot drive because you care about them.
If someone has had a few drinks and insists they are not drunk, rationalize that
they are buzzed and shouldn’t be driving (You don’t have to be completely blitzed
to have impaired judgment and driving skills).
Tell the guest that even the first drink starts to impair your reasoning, judgment
and memory. “You could hurt or kill someone else if you drive.”
Make it clear you are doing them a favor – this will be appreciated in the morning.
Encourage the person to spend the night.Stick to your guns, don’t allow anyone
to drive after drinking. If an impaired person drives call 9-1-1.
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Beer is the world's most widely consumed alcoholic drink, and is the third-most popular
drink overall, after water and tea.
At the most basic level, a beverage (a drink) is a type of liquid that you can consume for
sustenance, energy or hydration. For hundreds of years, the idea of a beverage was
likely restricted to water or milk and perhaps juice squeezed from fruits. Then came
alcohol, wine, various teas, coffees, cocktails, cocoas, ciders, and sodas. The vast
variety of beverages that we now have available to us means that we can satisfy our
thirst or cravings in countless different ways.
Depending on the lifestyle or health profile you want to lead, you may lean more
towards certain beverages than others, but before you make any decisions about the
types of beverages you consume, you should know a few things about each of them, as
well as their benefits or possible harmful effects.
Non-alcoholic Beverages
A non-alcoholic beverage is a drink that contains no alcohol. In the US, a drink which
contains less than 0.5% alcohol by volume is also termed as a non-alcoholic drink, such
as low-alcohol beer and apple cider. From freshly squeezed orange juice to chemical-
packed energy drinks to teas and coffees, the spectrum of non-alcoholic beverages is
broad.
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Non-alcoholic beverages can be broadly categorized into soft drinks and hot drinks. Soft
drinks are drinks which do not have alcohol such as carbonated drinks, tonic water, fruit
punch, and sparkling water, among others. Hot drinks include popular beverages such
as coffee and tea.
Water
The most basic beverage on the planet is also the most important.
Water can come in various forms – sparkling, tap, still, bottled, etc., and is the lubricant
for all of life’s processes.
Milk
One of the most natural substances in the world, milk is produced from the mammary
glands of certain animals.
Commonly consumed forms of milk come from cow, goat, sheep, buffalo, camel,
donkey, horse, reindeer, and yak, although some of these are less found than others.
Many of them are high in minerals and unique compounds that can help build strong
bones and improve immunity.
Each type of animal milk, however, should be considered individually based on its
nutrient profile.
Tea
When you pour boiling water over certain types of leaves, herbs or other substances,
you can create a tea.
This drink is primarily composed of water, but infused with the various
nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants found in the tea “leaves”.
Tea comes in many different forms, including black, green, white, oolong, and pu-erh.
You can also make tea from various herbs and spices, like
cinnamon, honey, pine needle, chamomile, echinacea, and many others.
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Each tea variety promises certain health benefits by delivering specific antioxidants,
organic compounds, as well as varying amounts of caffeine to the drinker.
Coffee
It is primarily used as a stimulant, and billions of cups of coffee are consumed every
year around the world due to the high levels of caffeine found in this beverage.
Caffeine can be addictive, so it is important to regulate your coffee intake as too much
can negatively affect your nervous system and stomach.
Soft drinks
Carbonated beverages are beloved by children, but many parents are wary of allowing
their children to drink too much “soda” or “pop”.
Coca-Cola, Sprite, Pepsi, Dr. Pepper, root beer and so many other sodas are out there
on the market, and most of them are packed with sugar and sugar substitutes.
There are no real health benefits to soft drinks (aerated drinks), except for the caffeine
boost that it can occasionally provide.
Juices
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Juice can come in as many varieties as there are types of fruits and vegetables.
From orange juice to beet juice, freshly squeezed to concentrated, juices play a huge
part in our daily lives.
Fruit and vegetable juices are not only refreshing but also very good for you due to their
vitamin and mineral content. In fact, some fruit juices have such concentrated nutrients
that you can fulfil some of your vitamin and mineral needs with a single cup!
That being said, many fruit juices are altered with additional sugars and other additives,
either fillers or flavourings.
Depending on the source of the juice and the purity, the nutritional content may vary.
Most juices are rich in vitamins and antioxidants, including vitamins A, C, and D, as well
as magnesium, calcium, potassium, and phosphorous.
However, the actual juicing process causes most of the dietary fiber to be kept out of
the juice itself, which makes it slightly less beneficial than simply eating the fruit alone.
Energy Drinks
The recent craze over energy drinks is understandable in our fast-paced world, but
many of these supercharged beverages can be hazardous to our health if drunk in
excess.
They tend to have slightly less caffeine than an average cup of coffee, despite how
they’re marketed, but that isn’t the main problem.
While they may give you a healthy energy boost, some of that boost comes in the form
of sugar, because there is a lot of it in most of the energy drinks.
So, while the caffeine can pick you up, the sugar crash that occurs later can be quite
severe.
Mock tails
This beverage is a mixture of two or more juices and other soft drinks.
They are similar to cocktails but with one major difference; mock tails are non-alcoholic.
It derives its name from mimicking cocktails, thus the word ‘mock’. Some also prefer
calling it ‘punch’ or virgin cocktail.
This drink is ideally suitable for pregnant and lactating women, children, as well as
recovering alcoholics.
In order to enjoy its major health benefits, make sure you do not overload it with sugar
and calories.
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A healthy and tasty mock tail will ensure an improved gut health, boosted immunity, and
well-hydrated body to name a few.
Milkshakes
They are comparatively thinner than their smoothie counterparts, which usually have
more calories too!
Smoothies
Depending on the ingredients used, smoothies can have a wide range of benefits.
Cocoa
Cocoa contains hot water or milk mixed with cocoa powder and shaved or melted
chocolate.
Generally, cocoa is considered a sweet treat, and not a healthy beverage, but there are
an impressive amount of surprising benefits in it.
The cacao plant, from which cocoa is derived, possesses a number of antioxidants and
organic acids, doing everything from improving blood flow and
reducing cholesterol content to preventing chronic diseases and boosting cognition.
Tonic Water
This carbonated, bitter-flavored soft drink has quinine (a bitter alkaloid) dissolved in it.
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Certain varieties of tonic water contain a high amount of sugar and a bit of fruit, making
it a big bag of carbohydrates.
However, the pure form of tonic water has some health benefits due to the presence of
quinine. These benefits include anti-inflammatory effects, muscle relaxation and
treating malaria. But remember, everything in moderation!
Alcoholic Beverages
An alcoholic beverage is any drink which contains ethyl alcohol or ethanol. They are
broadly divided into three categories: beers, wines, and spirits (hard drinks).
Beer
Beer is likely one of the oldest beverages on the planet and is certainly the first form of
alcohol.
Beer isn’t generally considered a healthy beverage, due to its relatively high-calorie
count.
However, there are B vitamins, along with potassium and magnesium in most varieties
of beer.
Depending on how each beer is brewed, there is an infinite number of unique nutrient
profiles, but most are primarily made of carbohydrates and small amounts of protein.
Wine
This fermentation process is what gives these beverages their alcohol content.
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Wine comes in two primary varieties, red and white, but depending on where the grapes
are grown in the world, the soil content and the cultivation process, the flavors and
unique nutrient profile will be different.
This can make wine helpful for lowering the risk of chronic diseases like cancer, chronic
stress hormones, and other unsavory medical conditions.
Cider
Fermented grains and grapes make up beer and wine, but fermented apples are the
source material behind cider, another very popular alcoholic drink.
Apple cider, also known as hard cider have very few health benefits due to the low
levels of vitamins and certain minerals that remain from the apple.
Cocktails
Cocktails are usually made with high-calorie mixers, so if you are watching your diet,
you need to be careful not to have too many of them.
Hard Alcohol
Spirits, liquor or hard alcohol – whatever you want to call them – these are the most
potent forms of alcoholic beverages, often exceeding 40% alcohol by volume.
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Whiskey, vodka, gin, tequila, rum, soju, brandy, and countless others are all forms of
alcohol, but they are concentrated in strength because they are distilled versions of
fermented products.
This makes them much more powerful and intoxicating for consumers.
The distillation process tends to eliminate any of the possible nutrients from these types
of alcohol, but studies do show that occasional drinking in moderation can be good for
your immune system and heart health.
Bar Spoon.
Bar Towels.
Bartender Book.
Blender.
Bottle Opener.
Can Opener or Can Punch.
Champagne or Wine Stopper.
Citrus Zester / Stripper.
Bar equipment
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When you’re pouring high volumes of beer day after day, you need a
commercial-quality draft beer tower that can keep pace. Our towers feature a
heavy-duty construction, exceptional style and pouring efficiency.
T-Towers
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This has multiple effects on a cocktail. First and foremost, it chills and dilutes much
faster than stirring does because there's more contact generated between the cocktail
and the ice. You only need to shake for 8-10 seconds. Shaking also has a substantial
influence on a cocktail's texture.
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Red Wine
Still wine made with black grapes. These can range from light to dark and bone-
dry to sweet.
White Wine
A still wine produced from green and sometimes black grapes. Flavors span from
rich and creamy to light and zesty.
Rosé Wine
Still wine from black grapes produced by removing the skins before they deeply
color the wine. Also formed by blending red and white wine together. Both dry
and sweet styles of rosé are common.
Sparkling Wine
A style of winemaking involving a secondary fermetation causing bubbles!
Sparkling wine can be red, white, or rosé and can range from minerally to rich
and sweet.
Fortified Wine
A style of winemaking involving fortifying wine with spirits. Typically a dessert
wine, but many dry-style fortified wines exist, such as dry Sherry.
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Types of wine
There are four main types of wine, red, white, rose or blush and champagne. There are
many subtypes within these groups, and different areas of the world produce varying
varieties due to soil conditions and climates.
Riesling. ...
Sauvignon Blanc. ...
Bonus wine:
"Smooth Red Wine"
Mascota Vineyards Unanime. (173)
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When most people think of French wines, two or three regions probably come to mind;
however, French wine extends far beyond Bordeaux, Burgundy, and Champagne.
THE MOST POPULAR RED GRAPE VARIETIES
Cabernet Sauvignon. Cabernet Sauvignon is a noble grape variety that grows well in
just about any climate that isn't very cool. ...
Merlot. Deep color, full body, high alcohol, and low tannin are the characteristics of
wines made from the Merlot grape. ...
Pinot Noir. ...
Syrah/Shiraz. ...
Zinfandel.
Overall, red wine has a slight edge over white because it has higher amounts of some
vitamins and minerals. Nevertheless, white wine contains fewer calories. Summary: In
terms of nutrients, red and white wine are neck and neck. However, red wine has
slightly higher levels of some vitamins and minerals .
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The red-wine production process involves extraction of color and flavor components
from the grape skin. Red wine is made from dark-colored grape varieties. The
actual color of the wine can range from violet, typical of young wines, through red for
mature wines, to brown for older red wines. The juice from most purple grapes is
actually greenish-white; the red color comes from anthocyan pigments (also
called anthocyanins) present in the skin of the grape; exceptions are the relatively
uncommon teinturier varieties, which actually have red flesh and produce red juice.
Presentation
1. Always present the bottle on the right of the person who ordered the
wine. ...
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Only with his consent the wine can be served to other guests, and after that to himself.
When pouring a wine the guest should see the label of wine in every moment.
Sommelier came to guest from a right side keeping his left hand behind his back. ...
After you take away sommelier accessories you can offer water to guests.
How much wine do you pour in a glass?
5. Pouring a Standard Wine Serving. A bottle of wine contains just over 25 ounces so
it's common to see it portioned out into five servings (5 oz/150 ml). Fortunately, there
are many US restaurants that pour a generous 6 oz (180 ml) serving, which is a nice
gesture when you're paying by the glass
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Organize your wine list in a logical manner using geography, grape varietal, body,
food pairings, or some other classification. Regardless of the categorization method you
choose, make it clean, aesthetically pleasing, and easy to read.
Ensure you're offering bottles at wide range of price points. Highlight your more
expensive and rare wines, but mix in plenty of high-quality and affordable options, as
well. However, make sure you never organize your list based upon price, as doing so
can discourage your guests from taking a thorough look at your list.
Spell out food pairings clearly, as they’re one of the most important factors that
determine which wines your guests select. Even if you don’t come up with pairings for
every wine, the majority of your selections should have a suggested food
accompaniment.
Have different styles of whites, reds, and sparkling wines on hand to meet each
individual customer’s tastes and How do you properly pour wine?
Only with his consent the wine can be served to other guests, and after that to himself.
When pouring a wine the guest should see the label of wine in every moment.
Sommelier came to guest from a right side keeping his left hand behind his back.
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As a general rule of thumb, you should aim to serve from the left: that is, changing
cutlery, laying down food, and serving drinks. The theory behind serving from the left is
that the majority of customers will be right-handed, so you will be less likely to interrupt
their movements as you serve
What side do you pour water from?
Guidelines to be followed while serving water. Turn the glass right side up if placed
upside down. While serving water, the posture of the service staff should be such that
his right foot is in front to avoid showing back to the guest
Actions that need to be done when the Sommelier serving sparkling wines:
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Only with his consent the wine can be served to other guests, and after that to himself.
When pouring a wine the guest should see the label of wine in every moment.
Sommelier came to guest from a right side keeping his left hand behind his back.
Many formal restaurants practice the open hand service method, which means that a
server's arms are never to be crossed in front of a guest, and food is always served
from the guest's left side. Plates should be rotated when being served so the protein of
a dish is facing the guest, as opposed to a vegetable.
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3. White: Slowly pour the standard wine pour (3 oz.) into the center of the glass until it's
around one-third full.
Basics to Serving Wine and Glassware
A proper glass will make any wine taste better
In 1986, Georg Riedel, a 10th generation Austrian glass maker, came out with a line of
affordable machine-made crystal glasses called Vinum. The line featured different glass
shapes for different types of wine. It caused a lot of confusion.
Consumers were accustomed to using just one wine glass and the Vinum line seemed
to be complete overkill. Georg Riedel had a clever solution, he started hosting “wine
glass tastings” to prove first-hand the difference it makes.
Regardless of his profit motives, Georg was right. Even novice wine tasters noticed a
difference between certain glasses.
RED WINE: tastes better when served slightly below room temperature from 53 °F – 69
°F (light red wines like Pinot Noir taste better at the cooler end of the spectrum)
WHITE WINE: tastes great from about 44 °F – 57 °F. (zesty whites on the cool side and
oak-aged whites on the warm side)
SPARKLING WINE: Affordable sparklers do great at 38 °F – 45 °F (serve high-quality
Champagne and sparkling wines at white wine temperatures)Helping
Guests Choose a Wine
Keep these important details in mind as you build your restaurant's wine list:
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Servers should begin by determining what brought the guests to your restaurant. For
example, they might find out that the table is celebrating a special occasion. In that
case, wait staff can start their recommendations at a higher price point. When it comes
to first-time guests, it might be a good idea for your employees to talk about a wider
array of options to help familiarize new customers with what your business has to offer.
Similarly, your employees should try to gauge your guests’ wine knowledge before they
start making recommendations. If they find that the patron is something of a wine
expert, they can speak more conversationally about the wines, as there will be less
explaining to do. Conversely, servers must be ready to go over the basics with someone
who knows little or nothing about wine.
Finally, wait staff should find out what kinds of wine your guests prefer or have enjoyed
in the past. Knowing what kinds of wine patrons like can give servers a more informed
starting point. Being aware that the guests enjoy sweeter red wine, for example, can
narrow the focus considerably and help you to streamline your service.
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Opening the bottle of wine is one of the most important aspects of a proper wine
service. If your employees don’t know how to quickly and quietly open a bottle of wine, it
will negatively reflect on your restaurant.
Coaster (optional)
Once these supplies are assembled, your wait staff is ready to open and serve the
guests' bottle of wine.
Unscrew it straight into the air. Once the cork is three-quarters out of the bottle,
finish it quietly by hand to avoid a loud popping noise. One way to do this is to
Decanting is the process of pouring a bottle of wine into a decorative decanter before
serving in order to separate any sediment that has formed. It also helps aerate the wine,
which can give it a boost in flavor and aroma. This process is typically saved for red
wines that have been stored for more than five to ten years, but some guests might
specially request that their wine be decanted.
As your wait staff decants the wine, they should use a flashlight or candle to help them
see the sediment in the bottle so that they don't dump it in with the wine by mistake. By
pouring slowly and carefully and keeping the light under the neck of the bottle,
employees should be able to tell that it's time to stop when the sediment reaches the top
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of the neck. Remind your servers to pour slowly and continuously until all that remains
in the bottle is the unwanted sediment, and then discard the remaining residue.
1. Cut the foil around half an inch from the lip of the bottle using a foil cutter or the small
knife in a waiter's style wine key. This ensures the wine doesn't touch the foil and can
help prevent dripping.
2. Place the corkscrew directly into the center of the cork and gently wiggle the cork
back and forth until it's all the way out of the bottle.
3. After the cork is removed, wipe it and the top of the bottle off. This helps
remove cork debris and dust from storage.
When opening and serving a white wine, employees should place part of a
napkin between the bottle and their hand to keep the warmth of their body from
affecting its temperature.
Following the proper protocol when serving wines to your restaurant's guests is central
to enhancing their overall dining experience and can also help your establishment sell
more wine. Your staff will also seem more professional, which can help you gain return
customers and improve your reputation as a business who knows their wines.
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If the guests are enjoying white wine, the server should ask them if they would like the
wine left on the table. If they would, make sure servers provide them with a wine bucket
or cooler. Since white wine is usually served chilled, your guests might also opt to have
your wait staff return it to the underbars refrigerator until they are ready for a second
glass.
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