Bar Basics Flashcards
What is a “Jockey Box”
Used to hold and keep mixes cold.
How is the main sink laid out and used?
Three tubs: hot water with detergent, rinse water and water with disinfectant.
What is the name of the area used to hold and keep mixes cold?
Jockey Box.
What is the layout for the Speed Racks/Wells?
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Tequila Scotch Bourbon Gin Vodka Rum
What is the mat called for mixing drinks?
Spill mat
What are the standard glasses?
Rocks Bucket Collins Highball Cocktail Brandy Snifter
How do you chill glassware?
Fill with ice and water or soda water before (and during) drink preparation.
Soda water is ideal as it melts the ice faster.
Or, can refrigerate them for at least an hour.
What do you do with the ice scoop when done scooping ice from the machine?
Take it out. Leaving it in is a health code violation.
Where do you handle glassware?
By the base (or stem).
Handling by the rim can put off customers.
How do you scoop ice for a drink?
With a scoop.
Using the glass to scoop ice risks breakage and contamination of the drink & ice. All pieces of glass need to be accounted for, which is a serious pain if the glass breaks in the ice.
