Bar Set Up Checklist: Bar Basics 101: Goals For This

Bar Basics 101: Goals for This
Module
• Develop an understanding of basic bar set-

up procedures
• Understand the role of proper glass sizes &
types
• Use of procedures and techniques needed to
serve standard drinks and beverages
Bar Set Up Checklist

• Liquor stock up to par • Bar tools in place
• Well stock set-up • Juices, juice machine,
• Bottled drinks rotated mixes ready to use
and cooled • Ice( clean and full)
• Draft beer supply
• Garnishes
• Soda system clean and
ready • Condiments
• Glasses clean and • Serving accessories
ready(sufficient • Register
supply) • Coffee and snacks
Bar Mis en Place

• Glasses of proper type and size for location
• Clean bar implements; jiggers, mixing
glasses, cups , shakers, spoons, strainers and
openers
• Blenders mixers, ice and ice crushers if
required
• Guests checks in place
• Banks counted and ready
1
Glass Ware Issues
• Use thin-lipped, transparent, durable glasses
• All glassware must be tempered
• Coffee mugs and specialty coffee glasses
• Basic set-up requires: Collins glass, Old
fashioned or rocks, beer mugs, wine, brandy
snifter, coupe, hi-ball, champagne, and ice
tea and soda glasses
Rocks Glasses
• Select heavier glasses
for better thermal
properties
• Select based on
standard drink recipes
Collins Glasses
• Use tall clear glasses
that show off drinks
colors and garnish
• Hurricane glasses may

needed, depending on
type and number of
specialty drinks
2
Beer Mugs
• Use mugs based on

types of draft sold
• Pilsner glasses tend to

be more elegant and
give better pours for
smaller portions
Martini Glassware
• Select martini glasses
that are durable and
that give a clear finish
• Select based on recipe

for “ full” look that
reflects perception of
value
Champagne Glasses
• Modern tendency is to
use flutes for all
champagne recipes
• Allow for better
retention of
carbonation , smaller
portion sizes
3
Wine Glasses
• Select White wine
glasses based on
market
• Red wine glasses need

to balance air space
with portion size
Specialty Glasses
• Some operations are

moving towards high-
cost burgundy glasses,
depending on wine list
and clientele
Specialty Glasses
• Some operations are

moving towards high cost
glasses that enhance
presentation
• Be sure to consider
inventory cost and ease of
replacement
4
Blenders
• Requires commercial
blender such as Waring
pictured at right
• Based on operation
may require 2-3 units
in order to keep up
with volume
Other Tools: Shakers
Other Tools: Measuring Devices
5
Other Tools: Condiment &
Tools
Wine Service Buckets
Drink Recipe Development

• Establish amount of
major ingredient to be
poured
• Other ingredients and
proportion to major
ingredient
• Glass size
• Ice amount
• Garnish/service
6
Basic Drink Service Procedures
• Determine drink type
• Determine ingredients
• Determine method
• Select proper glass
Sample Drink Families

Type Ingredients Method Glass
Liquor Liquor, ice Build Rocks

(Rocks) cubes
Juice Drink Liquor, Build Highball
(greyhound) juice,cube
ice
Sour Liquor,sour Shake Sour,
mix cocktail
Two-liquor Base liq, Build Rocks
liqueur
How To Make the Perfect

Martini!
7
Modern Martini Stir-Method
• 1. Chill martini glass with ice water
• 2. Fill mixing glass 1/3 full with cube ice
• 3. Measure liquor and add to mixing glass
• 4. Stir
• 5. Vermouth to coat chilled glass
• 6. Strain liquor into chilled glass
• 7. Garnish and serve
Champagne Service
• Champagne is under pressure, NEVER undo wire
cap until just before you intend to open the bottle
• Goal is to ease the cork out with least amount of

pressure escaping, using proper pouring
techniques
• Keep chilled in wine bucket, or use proper cap and

place in bar cooler
Beer Service
• Use clean glasses
• Never use beer glasses for other beverages,
e.g., soda or milk-based drinks
• Use proper glass type and size
• Temperature of service dictated by market
8
Additional Resources
• See Wines 101 for dining room wine
service
• Read materials posted on course web site
for more details about drinks and bar
management issues
• Utilize wealth of resources on WWW
Drink Recipe Web Sites
• http://www.webtender.com/
• http://enterprise.upl.cs.wisc.edu/~craft/bar/
• http://www.klippan.seths.se/~kl18047a/guide/
• http://www.drinkboy.com/Cocktails/index.html
• http://www.liqueurweb.com/index.htm
• http://www.unlv.edu/Tourism/catres.html

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Bar Basics 101: Goals for This

• Develop an understanding of basic bar set-

Bar Set Up Checklist

Bar Mis en Place

• Hurricane glasses may

• Use mugs based on

• Pilsner glasses tend to

• Select based on recipe

• Red wine glasses need

• Some operations are

• Some operations are

Other Tools: Shakers

Other Tools: Measuring Devices

Wine Service Buckets

Drink Recipe Development

Sample Drink Families

Liquor Liquor, ice Build Rocks

How To Make the Perfect

• Goal is to ease the cork out with least amount of

• Keep chilled in wine bucket, or use proper cap and

• Use proper glass type and size

• Temperature of service dictated by market

Drink Recipe Web Sites

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