Bar equipment needs a careful, balanced selection. The quality of the prepared drinks often depends on the properties of the tool used. Emphasize the unique image of the institution also allows the use of attractive, original dishes.
In general, the work of the bartender requires special care, as well as the presence of an effectively organized space. Therefore, it is so important that all the necessary bar equipment, utensils and equipment are always at hand.
Inventory Selection Criteria
- Professional status. High-quality equipment for organizing the work of a bar should be distinguished by durability, a high level of reliability. Only professional types of bar equipment are convenient to use for a long time.
- Decor. In order for bar equipment to fit perfectly into the interior of the establishment, preference should be given to products decorated in the same style. A set of bar fixtures should have a sophisticated, elegant look and reflect the basic idea of bar design.
- Ease of use. Tools and utensils used by the bartender should be easy to wash, clean and do not take up extra space behind the bar. Only in this case, barware, inventory will always be at the right time at hand.
Mandatory Inventory
What tools are included in the standard set of the bartender? To perform professional duties, the bartender will need:
- shaker;
- dimensional jiggers;
- strainer;
- ice tongs;
- bar spoons;
- madler;
- all kinds of skewers, knives, tubes, other useful accessories.
Jigger
A jigger is nothing more than a measuring cup of a special design. This thing becomes simply indispensable if you need to maintain proportions during the preparation of classic cocktails.
Usually stainless steel is the material used for jiggers. The jigger is divided into two metal cups. One of them has a standard volume of 1.5 ounces, or 44 ml. The second part of the jigger can have any arbitrary volume.
It is recommended to give preference to jiggers who have rounded edges. In this case, fluid leakage during transfusion can be minimized.
Strainer
When purchasing bar equipment and inventory, do not forget about buying a strainer. This tool is presented in the form of a special strainer, which is required during the preparation of cocktails in a shaker.
The base of the strainer contains several functional protrusions, which adds stability to the tool when used on a shaker. A spring is stretched around the perimeter of such products. Its presence creates a kind of barrier to the components of the cocktail, which should not be in the glass of the client. Among other things, the spring adjusts the gap between the edges of the shaker and the strainer. Most often, the strainer is used when it is necessary to retain ice, crushed fruits, plant components of cocktails.
Bar spoon
Such bar supplies are often called cocktail spoons. From bars, the option for bars differs primarily in its impressive length. This feature is dictated by the need to mix cocktails in deep containers. Another practical use for a bar spoon is to measure the volume of liquors and syrups that are added to smoothies. The volume of the spoon itself is standard and is 5 ml.
The handles of most bar spoons are spiral-shaped. This not only increases the convenience of performing rotational movements, but also allows you to use the handle as a kind of gutter for pouring cocktail components. When the fluid flows in a spiral, it lies most smoothly on the previous layer.
Some bar spoons have a small fork on the back. With its help it is convenient to get cherries, olives from containers, use other decorative elements of cocktails.
Shaker
The standard European version of the shaker consists of three components: a glass, a lid with a strainer, and an upper cap. Such bar equipment is easy to use. To begin with, the necessary ingredients are placed in the shaker, which are hermetically sealed. To thoroughly mix the components of the cocktail, just shake the shaker for 10-15 seconds. This allows you to cool the cocktail well, not allowing the ice to completely melt.
Professional, high-quality shakers are made exclusively of stainless steel, which allows the bartender to determine the temperature of the contents by the sensations of the hand. It is this option that will be optimal for a beginner, as it is the most convenient in everyday use and does not need special skills.
Madler
Madler has the appearance of a regular pestle. It is mainly used for making mojito. Using a madler, it is convenient to crush the main components of the cocktail - lime and mint. However, some bartenders find use for the instrument during the preparation of other popular cocktails.
Currently, there are plastic and wooden madelers on the market. Naturally, wood products are in higher demand due to their environmental friendliness, attractive appearance. However, wooden fixtures can not be called durable, as they quickly become sour with regular contact with liquids.
Small accessories
St. Petersburg offers to buy bar equipment in specialized stores, online stores, as well as in the St. Petersburg Barmen Association. However, the set will not be considered complete without the availability of small equipment, which includes all kinds of tubes, jewelry for cocktails, knives for zest, chopping boards, etc.
To complement the aesthetics of the bar, and all the tools were at hand at the same time, it is additionally advisable to use special drives for placing glasses, rubber mats, and stacks for dishes.