Bar & Cellar Management
Training.
SERVING DRINKS CORRECTLY.
It’s not just about putting the spirit in a
glass and topping it up with a mixer, serving drinks correctly is an
important part of the customers’ enjoyment.
There are a few things you need to consider
when serving a drink, these are:
·
The type of glass it is to be served in.
·
The mixer to accompany the drink.
·
The measure of the spirit.
·
If any extras are required with the drink to
enhance it.
·
The temperature of the drink.
1. Types of glass and
what is served in each type.
|
Type
of glass. |
What
to serve in them? |
|
Pint Glass |
Draught
Beer, Lager, Cider, Stout. Post mix |
|
Half Pint
Glass |
Draught
Beer, Lager, Cider, Stout. Post mix |
|
Highball |
Spirits &
Mixers / Bottled Products |
|
8oz Glass |
Spirits &
Mixers |
|
6oz Glass |
Spirits &
Liqueurs |
|
Wine Glass
(125ml, 175ml) |
Wine |
|
Cocktail/Martini Glass |
Cocktails |
|
Sherry Glass |
Sherry &
Port |
|
Brandy Glass |
Brandy |
2. The Mixer To Accompany The Drink.
|
Type Of
Drink |
Which Mixer? |
|
Whisky |
Cola,
Lemonade, Dry Ginger, Tonic, Water, Soda |
|
Vodka |
Cola,
Lemonade, Tonic water, Energy Drinks, Tomato/Orange Juice |
|
Gin |
Tonic Water,
Lemonade. |
|
White & Dark
Rum |
Cola,
Lemonade. |
|
Brandy |
Cola,
Lemonade. |
|
Liqueurs |
None Usually |
|
Tequila |
None Usually |
|
White Wine |
Lemonade,
Soda, Tonic Water. |
Obviously different
people have different tastes; they might want to have cola in their
white wine-Let them that’s your job!!!
3.
The Measure You Serve.
|
Type
of glass. |
What
to serve in them? |
|
Spirits |
25ml or 35ml
to be safe just serve singles or doubles. |
|
Wine |
125ml or
175ml |
|
Liqueurs |
50ml |
|
Soft Drinks |
½ or full
pints. |
4.
Extras To Be Offered With Drinks.
|
Type Of
Drink |
What
to offer with them? |
|
Whisky |
Ice, Lemon |
|
Vodka |
Ice, Lemon |
|
Gin |
Ice, Lemon
Or Lime |
|
White & Dark
Rum |
Ice, Lemon
Or Lime |
|
Brandy |
If served on
its own nothing, if with a mixer Ice & Lemon |
|
Liqueurs |
Ice |
|
Tequila |
Lemon, Salt |
|
White Wine |
On its own
nothing, but if with a mixer, serve with ice |
5.
The
Temperature Of The Drink.
There are a few things to mention here:
·
The glass must be cool.
·
The mixer must be chilled.
·
The draught beer must be chilled as required
by the manufacturer.
·
The wine should be served at the correct
temperature.
·
The spirits should be no warmer than room
temperature.
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