MODULE
The Bartenders Station/Bar Set up/Liquor
Arrangement
Parts of a Bar
1.
Front Bar
2.
Back Bar
3.
Under Bar
Bar Design and Layout
What is a Cocktail?
Cocktail-is a class of alcoholic beverage that is derived by mixing one or more of the other classes of alcoholic beverages with or without flavoring, eggs, non-alcoholic beverages, juices or water.
It is also a mixed drinks.
The modern definition of a cocktail is a drink composed of at least two ingredients which have been shaken or stirred together, and serve either as a tall or short drink. Cocktail has three basic parts
the base
the modifier
the garnish
Cocktails usually consists of three different 'classes' of ingredients.
The
first, the base, is most often some sort of spirit, like vodka, whiskey, or tequila. Occasionally, such as in many punches, some sort of wine is being used as a base. The second, the main flavoring, is added to bring out the aroma of the base and to modify its taste. The main flavoring is often such as Vermouth, various fruit juices, wine, or even eggs or cream.
The third, is special flavoring, is added to enhance the taste of the base, and often also adds the color to the cocktail. Common special flavorings include
Grenadine, Blue Curacao, and others.
Most cocktails are also decorated in some way, usually with fruit slices, orange peel, cocktail sticks, mint twig, etc.
Classification of Cocktails
1. Cocktails - are short mixed drink made various ways and usually iced.
◦ Aperitif Cocktails - are cocktails used as an
aperitif.
◦ Dessert Cocktails - taken after dinner as a dessert
or supplement.
2. Long Drinks - are tall iced drinks that are served in large tall glasses. It is either medium tall or tall.
Glasses
The winning formula for a great cocktail however, does not end in the taste alone; it is also in its presentation with the correct glassware.
The proper glassware is essential for your
drinks,