Bar stock and equipment

Bar inventory requires a careful, measured choice. The general quality of the prepared drinks often depends on the properties of the used tool. To emphasize the unique image of the institution also allows the use of attractive, original dishes.

In general, the work of a barman requires special care, as well as the availability of an effectively organized space. Therefore, it is so important that you always have at your disposal all the necessary bar equipment, utensils and equipment.

Criteria for selecting inventory

1. Professional status. The qualitative inventory for the organization of work of a bar should differ durability, a high level of reliability. Only professional types of bar stock are convenient to use for a long time.
2. Decor. To ensure that the bar inventory fits perfectly into the interior of the establishment, preference should be given to products designed in the same style. A set of bar fixtures should be distinguished by an exquisite, elegant appearance, and also reflect the basic idea of a bar design.
3. Ease of use. Tools and utensils used by the barman should be easy to wash, clean and do not take up excess space behind the bar. Only in this case barware, inventory will always be at the right time at hand.

Obligatory inventory

What tools are included in the standard bartender set? To perform professional duties, the barman will need:

• shaker;
• Dimensional jigs;
• Strainer;
• Ice tongs;
• Bar spoons;
• Madler;
• All kinds of skewers, knives, tubes, other useful accessories.

Jigger

Is a jigger is nothing like a measuring cup of a special design. Such a thing becomes simply irreplaceable if it is necessary to maintain proportions during the preparation of classic cocktails.

Usually the material of manufacture for jigs is stainless steel. 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.

Prefer to recommend jigs, which have rounded edges. In this case, it is possible to minimize fluid leakage during transfusion.

Strainer

Buying 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 along 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 clearance between the edges of the shaker and the strainer. Most often the strainer is used when it is necessary to detain ice, crushed fruits, vegetable components of cocktails.

Bar Spoon

Such bar stock is often called a cocktail spoon. From ordinary dining rooms, the option for bars differs above all in an impressive length. This feature is dictated by the need to mix cocktails in deep containers. Another practical application of a bar spoon is in measuring the volume of liquors and syrups that are added to the cocktails. The volume of the spoon itself is standard and is 5 ml.

Handles of most bar spoons differ in a spiral shape. This not only improves the convenience of performing rotational movements, but also allows the handle to be used as a kind of gutter for the filling of cocktail components. When the liquid flows in a spiral, it falls as smoothly as possible 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 the containers, use other decorative elements of cocktails.

Shaker

The standard European version of the shaker consists of three components: a glass, a cover with a strainer, an upper cap. Such a bar inventory 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 properly, not allowing the ice completely to melt.

Professional, high-quality shakers are made exclusively from stainless steel, which allows the barman to determine the temperature of the contents according to the sensations of the hand. It is this option that will be optimal for a beginner, since it is the most convenient in everyday use and does not need special skills.

Madler

Madler looks like an ordinary pestle. It is used mainly for cooking mojito. With the help of the madler it is convenient to press the main components of the cocktail - lime and mint. However, some bartenders find use of the tool while preparing other popular cocktails.

Currently, the market is attended by plastic and wooden madlers. Naturally, wood products are in high demand due to their ecological purity, attractive appearance. However, the wooden devices can not be called durable, as they quickly fall off with regular contact with liquids.

Small accessories

Buy bar equipment St. Petersburg offers both in specialized stores, online stores, and in the St. Petersburg Bar Association. However, the set will not be considered complete without the presence of a small inventory, which includes all kinds of tubes, decorations for cocktails, knives for peel, cutting boards, etc.

To complement the aesthetics of the bar, and all the tools at the same time were at hand, it is additionally advisable to use special storage devices for placing glasses, rubber mats, stacks for dishes.