Relevant knowledge about bar utensils

Relevant knowledge of bar utensils

Relevant knowledge of bar utensils

1. Glasses

A wine glass is a container used to hold wine and is directly used by guests.

Wine glasses include ordinary flat glasses, engraved glasses, crystal glasses, etc. Each type of glass has many different styles according to the grade of the wine glass.

The capacity of a wine glass is usually calculated in ounces (OZ), but now it is calculated in milliliters (ml), 1 ounce = 28 ml.

The main types of wine glasses are:

Shot glass. Its capacity specification is generally 56 ml and is used for various spirits. It can only be used when drinking it neat (without ice) (except for drinking brandy).

Classical cup (old fashioned or rock glass). Its capacity specification is generally 224 to 280 ml. It is mostly used for drinking wine with ice cubes and drinking whiskey neat. This kind of wine glass is also used for some cocktails.

Juice glass. The capacity specification is generally 168 ml, which is used when drinking various juices.

Highball glass. The capacity specification is generally 224 ml, used for specific cocktails or mixed drinks, and sometimes juices are also used in highball glasses.

Collins Cup. The capacity specification is generally 280 ml, which is used for various soft drinks such as spirits and soda, various types of soda, mineral water and some specific cocktails (such as various long drinks).

Champagne saucer. The capacity specification is generally 126 ml, used for drinking champagne and certain cocktails.

Tulip-shaped champagne glass (champagne tulip). The capacity specification is 126 ml and is only used for drinking champagne.

Brandy snifter. The capacity specification is 224 to 336 ml, which is used when drinking brandy.

Water glass. The capacity specification is 280 ml, suitable for drinking ice water and ordinary soda.

Beer mug (pilsner). The capacity specification is 280 ml, suitable for drinking beer in restaurants. In bars, ladies often drink beer from this cup.

Beer mug. It is generally used for drinking draft beer in bars.

Cocktail glass. Capacity specification is 98ml, used when making cocktails and drinking cocktails.

After-dinner dessert wine glass (liqueur glass or cordial glass). The capacity specification is 35 ml, suitable for drinking various dessert wines, cocktails, angel kiss cocktails, etc.

White wine glass. The capacity specification is 98 ml, used when drinking white wine.

Red wine glass. The capacity specification is 224 ml, used when drinking red wine.

Sherry glass. The capacity specification is 56ml or 112ml, specially used for drinking sherry.

Port wine glass. The capacity specification is 56 ml, specially used for drinking port wine.

Special drinking cup (hurricane). The capacity is 336ml, suitable for drinking various specialty cocktails.

Whisky sour. Capacity specification is 112ml, used when drinking whiskey sour cocktail.

Irish coffee cup. The capacity specification is 210ml, used when drinking Irish coffee.

Jelly cup (sherbert).

The capacity specification is 98 ml, used when eating jelly and ice cream.

Soda glass. The common capacity specification is 448 ml, which is used for eating ice cream.

Water pitcher. The capacity specification is 1000 ml, suitable for filling ice water and juice.

Wine filter (decanter). There are several specifications, such as 168 ml, 500 ml, 1000 ml, etc., used for filtering red wine or selling bulk red and white wine.

2. Other bartending utensils

There are many bar utensils, which should be selected according to the needs of the bar.

Bar knife (waiter's knife, commonly known as waiter's friend). It is used to open the cork of red and white wine, and can also be used to open soda bottles and juice cans.

Cork screw. Cork used for opening red and white wine bottles.

Measuring cup (jigger). Used to measure portions of drinks.

Ice filter (strainer). Used to filter ice cubes when bartending.

Bottle opener. Used to open soda and beer bottle caps.

Can opener. Used to open cans of various juices, evaporated milk, etc.

Bar spoon. There are two types: large and small, used for making cocktails or mixed drinks.

Shaker. Used for making cocktails, it is divided into three models: large, medium and small according to capacity.

Mixing glass: used to make cocktails.

Cutting board: used for cutting fruits and other decorations.

Fruit knife: for cutting fruits and other decorations.

Fork (relish fork): used to fork onions, olives and other decorations.

Zeeler (zest):.

Pourer: used for pouring wine.

Cocktail pick: used for decoration.

Lemon squeezer: used to squeeze fresh lemon juice.

Straw: used by guests to drink drinks.

Coaster: used to hold cups.

Ice tong: used to hold ice cubes.

Lemon tongs: used to hold lemon slices.

Ice shovel (ice container): used to hold ice cubes.

Punch bowl: used to hold assorted fruit punch or ice cubes.

Wine bucket (ice bucket or wine cooler): used to chill white wine or champagne when guests drink it.

Funnel: used for pouring juice and drinks.

Pourer: used to pour wine to control the amount of wine poured.

Champagne bottle shutter: used as a bottle stopper after opening champagne.

Cork-lined serving trays: The trays are used by bar waiters to serve customers. They are available in 1-inch and 14-inch sizes. The charge plate is used by the waiter to collect fees. ;