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  • Types Of Bar Glasses

    There are so many types of glasses that are used when bartending; that sometimes it is overwhelming. Just take a look at all the variations throughout Australia

    reference : wikipedia

    Wine And Spirits

    Wine Glasses – There are several types of glasses used for serving wine, a goblet glass is used for red wines and the more slender glass is used for white wines. The proper amount of wine that should be poured in a wine glass is about 4.5 ounces or 135ml, which usually fills the glass about halfway.

    Champagne Flutes – These glasses look like white wine glasses, but they are longer and more slender. They usually only hold about 3 to 4 ounces of liquid or 120-150ml.

    Shot Glasses – Easy enough; these tiny glasses are usually an ounce or an ounce and a half and are used for shots of alcohol.

     

    Other Glasses

    Highball Glasses – Used for normal mixed drinks (rum and coke, gin and tonics). These glasses hold between 6 and 8 ounces of liquid (180 – 240 ml) , depending on the amount of ice. Remember with any mixed drink though the amount of liquor that goes in a drink is approximately an ounce.

    Rocks Glasses – These glasses have several purposes, usually they are used when someone wants a shot (sometimes rum or vodka) served over ice. They are also used for smaller mixed drinks (vodka with a splash of cranberry, Dewars with water). Rocks glasses hold about 4 ounces of liquid (120ml).

    Collins Glasses – Are slightly taller than highball glasses but are more slender. They are usually used for larger mixed drinks such as a Long Island Ice Tea, or when a customer wants an extra shot of liquor in their drink.

     

    Specialty Drinks

    Snifters – Also known as a brandy snifter because it is most frequently used for brandies, though other liquors can be poured in them as well. A snifter looks almost like a fish bowl; its shape allows the aroma of the brandy to fully be appreciated. An important thing to know, never ever pour ice in a snifter, especially one that you are pouring brandy into. Brandy connoisseurs do not appreciate chilled brandy. Only about an ounce of liquor should be poured into this glass.

    Martini Glasses – This glass looks similar to a wine class, but it has a wider mouth and very narrow bottom. These glasses are used for the many types of martinis you will be making. They can also be used for margaritas. They hold about 6 ounces if properly filled (180ml).

    Irish Coffee Glass – Like its name implies, this glass is used for heated or hot alcoholic drinks. They hold about 6 ounces of liquid (180ml).

  • QLD RSA – Responsible Service Of Alcohol For Those Serving Alcohol in QLD

    To complete your responsible service of alcohol course in Queensland, you need to do the QLD RSA Course. This is available online

     

  • Shot – Pineapple Upside Down Cake

    This is a fun shot that even beginners can make. You will need: a cocktail shaker and strainer, 1.5 ounce shot glasses, vanilla vodka, pineapple juice and grenadine. Fill the shaker with ice pour in one ounce of vanilla vodka per shot being made into the shaker. Then pour a half-ounce of pineapple juice per shot in. Cover and shake well for about 10 seconds. Strain the shot into each glass. Next is the fun part. Very carefully pour a tiny amount of grenadine into each shot. The weight of the grenadine will cause it to slowly sink to the bottom of the shot glass. Not only does it look like a Pineapple Upside-down Cake, it tastes just like it!

    For a fun party treat, make Pineapple Upside-down Cake Jello Shots. Simply make pineapple jello mix add in the vanilla vodka and mix well. Drop a maraschino cherry in before it sets and you’re all set! Parties are great fun and so is working behind a bar. Learn about responsible service of alcohol with RSA QLD

     

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    Nice bottle of wine by the fire.

     

  • On The House – Free Drinks And Responsible Service Of Alcohol

    Free drinks and responsible service of alcohol can be a tricky thing. Do you have a favorite customer?  The one that warms the same seat every night or so. Maybe they give tips, or maybe they buy really expensive drinks. What do you do if they ask or imply that they should get a free drink? First, and foremost, you should always acquaint yourself with house policy. Some establishments are more lenient than others about some issues. But a good rule of thumb is that there is no such thing as a free drink! A “free” drink will always cost someone, something. Whether it is an extra shot in a mixed drink, or a purposely forgotten drink on a tab, giving any customer a freebie is never a good idea. Some bars have house tabs just for this purpose, but they should be used cautiously. Extra pours always find their way back to management, usually, by way of the recipient’s bragging.  When it comes down to it, if the owner has not agreed to it, then every drop of over-pour is stealing. Don’t forget that a little extra goes a long way. When someone is used to a certain amount of alcohol, they usually don’t stop, until their wallet tells them to. By this point, that “little extra” has gotten them far more drunk than they realise.  This is very irresponsible service of alcohol. 10g of alcohol is considered 1 standard drink. So if the wine is 10% alcohol then 100ml is a standard drink if it is 20% alcohol 50ml is standard and 5% alcohol 200ml is standard. All bottled drinks are required to have how many standard drink are in them on the label. eg a beer may say 1.5 standard drinks on it. However for spirits on average 1 nip or 30ml is a standard drink. If someone is counting their drinks and thinks they have had 2 when it is actually 3 or 4 they may end up driving and being over the limit. How would you feel if they lost their license and it was your fault.

    Responsible Service Of Alcohol

    Sometimes a drink on the house is called for. Usually there has been a mistake on the bartenders part, or a customer has helped the establishment in some way, like cleaning up a broken glass, or stopping a fight when security was unable to get to it or they didn’t notice the build up, until too late. Make it clear, from the get go, that you will not be manipulated into giving out freebies. Some customers will be upset or irritated, but it is likely that these customers are just trying their luck. The most important thing for you and the your establishment to to make sure you engage in Responsible Service Of Alcohol

    Responsible Service Of Alcohol

  • Pomegranate Martini And Pomegranate Punch Shot

    Most people know about the antioxidant packed power of pomegranates. There is even a widespread trend of pomegranate flavored everything going on. From gum to tea, people are demanding this flavor. Don’t let a sale slip right through your fingers by not having a tantalizing pomegranate recipe on hand. Once a customer sees or smells these delicious concoctions, you will almost certainly have a nightly run on them, until the trend is taken over by the next big thing, that is.

    Pomegranate Martini

    Ingredients

    1 oz. Smirnoff Pomegranate Vodka (or plain vodka)

    ½ oz Grande Marnier or triple sec

    ½ oz Pom Pomegranate juice twist of lemon, orange, or lime

    1oz well vodka ¼ c. pomegranate seeds

    Before hand, preferably the night before soak the seeds in the vodka, covered and refrigerated. Prep martini glass by rimming with citrus wedge of your choice (orange is best). In a tall shaker, add 1 scoop of ice, Smirnoff, Grande Marnier, and Pom. Shake and strain beverage into martini glass and add a spoonful of seeds, finish with twist garnish. WARN customer that there are seeds in the bottom of the glass!!!!!

    Pomegranate Punch Shot

    Ingredients

    ½ oz Smirnoff Pomegranate Vodka

    ½ oz triple sec splash of Grenadine

    This is to be served room temp in a shot glass, or chilled, shaken and served in shooter or rocks glass.

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  • Bar Tips – Perfecting Your Pouring Skills

    Sure, every bartender wants to be able to spin and toss bottles around Like Tom Cruise in Cocktail, but have you ever wondered what those drinks actually tasted like? Just because you can dazzle your customers with a juggling act, does not mean that they will overlook a bad drink. Before you start practicing your alcoholic acrobatics, you should make sure that your pour is consistent. It doesn’t come naturally for most. The rule of thumb is a 1-2-3 count for one shot, but there are a few factors to consider when using a count instead of a measuring cup. One is temperature. Room temperature stored bottles will flow faster than those that are stored cold. Liqueurs will pour slower than liquors, due to the sugar making the liquid thicker. Direction is another, getting the right spin on a bottle is likely to speed up the flow, and some liquors require it, like Goldschlager. A full bottle will also pour faster than a half full bottle will pour. Once you take the speed factors into consideration, you need to make sure that you get a consistent count. Not everybody will count at the same rate of speed. Some will count too fast and pour a drink that is too weak. Some will count slow and pour a drink that is too strong. Both are very bad for business. Customers want a drink that tastes the same, every time they order it. Click Here for more information on Responsible Service Of Alcohol

     

  • Sun Burst Cocktail Recipe

    Great Refreshing Summer drink

    1 1/4 oz. vodka dash triple sec grapefruit juice

    Serve in a rocks glass over ice

  • Break The Rules – Pork And Red Wine

    Ray Ile, Executive Wine Editor at Food and Wine Magazine – Suggests breaking the rules and having pork with red wine