Basic Bar Equipment

Question 1

What is used for stirring drinks made in a glass mixing cup?

Answer 1

Bar spoon.

Question 2

What does a Bar Spoon measure?

Answer 2

1 scoop or 1 sugar cube = 1 bar spoon measure

Question 3

What is used to open a wine bottle?

Answer 3

Cork screw

Question 4

What is used to open cans?

Answer 4

Can opener.

Question 5

What do you use to open beer bottles, bottled mixes, etc.?

Answer 5

Bottle opener.

Question 6

What three instruments can be found in a single handy tool?

Answer 6

Corkscrew, bottle opener and can opener

Question 7

What do you use to blend iced drinks?

Answer 7

Blender.

Question 8

What is the best method for blending drinks?

Answer 8

In a blender.

Question 9

What is the primary rule for ice machines?

Answer 9

ALWAYS leave the scoop on top, NEVER inside the machine.

Question 10

What should you always do with an ice machine?

Answer 10

ALWAYS leave the scoop on top.

Question 11

What are the three kinds of ice?

Answer 11

1. Cubed
2. Shaved
3. Crushed

Question 12

What is shaved ice?

Answer 12

Ice that has been crushed twice.

Question 13

What kinds of drinks is crushed ice sometimes used to make?

Answer 13

Margaritas and other drinks that need a frozen effect.

Question 14

What tool do use to keep from running back and forth to the refrigerator every time you need ice?

Answer 14

Ice bucket.

Question 15

What do you use to handle ice?

Answer 15

Ice tongs or a scoop.

Question 16

Should you scoop ice with a glass?

Answer 16

Never.

Question 17

What could happen if you scoop ice with a glass?

Answer 17

It could break or chip at the rim and cause injury.

Question 18

Is it okay to use your hands?

Answer 18

No, for hygiene purposes, never use your hands.

Question 19

How do you make the perfect drink every time?

Answer 19

Measure.

Question 20

What varied sizes do shot glasses come in?

Answer 20

3/4 oz. to 1 1/2 oz.

Question 21

What are two types of mixing tools?

Answer 21

Mixing tin or mixing glass.

Question 22

What tools do you use to cut your fruits?

Answer 22

Small cutting board and paring knife.

Question 23

What do you use to handle garnishes?

Answer 23

Picks.

Question 24

What types of garnishes could you handle with Picks?

Answer 24

Olives, onions, etc.

Question 25

What type of devises are swizzle sticks and straws?

Answer 25

Stirring devices.

Question 26

When do you use stirrers and swizzle sticks?

Answer 26

When you serve drinks on ice.

Question 27

When is it best to use a cocktail napkin?

Answer 27

It is best to use a cocktail napkin with every drink.

Question 28

How would you keep salt and sugar at the bar?

Answer 28

Each in a saucer.

Question 29

What tool should every bottle be equipped with?

Answer 29

Speed pourers.

Question 30

What tool do bartenders use to control the flow of alcohol from the bottle?

Answer 30

Speed pourers.

Question 31

What are speed pourers used for?

Answer 31

To control the flow of the liquid from the bottle.

Question 32

What do you use a strainer for?

Answer 32

For mixed drinks that are served without ice use a strainer to keep the ice from going into the drink.

Question 33

What purpose does a damp towel serve?

Answer 33

The damp towel is used to wipe down the bar and keep it clean.