If you are going to succeed you’ll first need yourself some quality bar tools, a toolkit that will be the secret behind the bar. Here’s your basic checklist and what you’ll need them for.
Shaker: Either a Boston shaker or Three piece will do. Both are pretty versatile though the Boston can hold more liquid so great for cocktails that need a really good shake or with a lot of ingredients.
Jigger: Your handy little spirit measuring tool, usually holding 15ml and 30mls on either end.
Muddler: You know when you get that perfect Caprioska and that lime is just perfectly balanced and infused, that’s the muddling.
Strainer: IF you can, get two strainers, a hawthorne strainer which will remove the ice, fruit and herbs from your cocktail, plus a fine strainer which will remove any unwanted pulp for a smooth cocktail.
Barspoon: A longer spoon than you’ll find in the cutlery drawer you’ll use this for stirring cocktails and jugs along with measuring ingredients.
Like a fine wine your cocktail glassware will help bring out the best flavours in your drink. A good bar should have a mixture of the following:
Highball / Collins / Hurricane
Tumbler/ Rocks
Martini / Coupe
Margarita
Champagne Flute
Vok liqueurs has an
extensive range, but the most popular are Triple Sec, Blue Curacao, Melon,
Strawberry and Brown Crème de Cacao. For something different Try out some
Parfait Amour cocktails.
A good start for your spirits list should include;
Vodka
Gin
Dark Rum
White Rum
Tequila
Whisky/ Bourbon
Brandy
Sparkling Wine
Happy Mixing!
