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Wikibooks Bartending Guide Contents
1. Opening and Welcome 75% 9 Sep 2013
1.1. Title, authors, copyrights, and license 75% 9 Sep 2013
1.2. Contents 75% 9 Sep 2013
1.3. Welcome 75% 9 Sep 2013
2. Introduction 00% 30 May 2008
2.1. Bartending and mixology 00% 30 May 2008
2.2. What bartending is and is not 00% 30 May 2008
2.3. Notable people and places 00% 30 May 2008
2.4. Quotations 00% 30 May 2008
2.5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 00% 30 May 2008
3. History and current trends 25% 09 Sep 2013
3.1. By alcoholic beverage 25% 9 Sep 2013
Beer 00% 09 Sep 2013
Spirits 00% 09 Sep 2013
Wine 00% 09 Sep 2013
Other alcoholic beverages 00% 09 Sep 2013
3.2. By region 25% 9 Sep 2013
The United States and alcoholic beverages 25% 30 May 2008
3. Responsibilities and duties 25% 30 May 2008
3.1. Bartending as a career 00% 30 May 2008
3.2. Training to become a bartender 00% 30 May 2008
3.3. Providing service to bar patrons 00% 30 May 2008
Greeting guests 00% 30 May 2008
Tips for providing good service 50% 31 May 2008
Preparing drinks 00% 30 May 2008
To-go orders 00% 30 May 2008
Handling transactions 00% 30 May 2008
3.4. Working with other bar employees 00% 30 May 2008
Barbacks 00% 30 May 2008
Waiters/waitresses/cocktail servers 00% 30 May 2008
Food runners 00% 30 May 2008
Managers 00% 30 May 2008
3.4. Behind the bar 00% 30 May 2008
Stock maintenance and rotation 00% 30 May 2008
Beers 00% 30 May 2008
Dairy products 00% 30 May 2008
Juices 00% 30 May 2008
Wines 00% 30 May 2008
Cleaning 00% 30 May 2008
Daily cleaning duties 00% 30 May 2008
Weekly or monthly cleaning duties 00% 30 May 2008
3.5. Verifying age of patrons 00% 30 May 2008
Drinking age laws 00% 30 May 2008
Canada 00% 30 May 2008
Europe 00% 30 May 2008
United States 00% 30 May 2008
Techniques for checking ages 00% 30 May 2008
Implications for not checking age 00% 30 May 2008
3.6. Serving alcohol responsibly 00% 30 May 2008
Effects of alcohol on the body 00% 30 May 2008
Understanding BAC 00% 30 May 2008
Signs of intoxication 00% 30 May 2008
Discontinuing service 00% 30 May 2008
Moral and legal repercussions of serving a person already under the influence 00% 30 May 2008
3.7. Creating friendly social environments 00% 30 May 2008
3.8. Tipping and gratuities 00% 30 May 2008
How tipping structures work 00% 30 May 2008
Understanding taxation on tips 00% 30 May 2008
Canada 00% 30 May 2008
Europe 00% 30 May 2008
United States 00% 30 May 2008
4. Bar equipment and setup 00% 30 May 2008
4.1. Bar layout 00% 30 May 2008
Backbar arrangement 00% 30 May 2008
Doghouse arrangement 00% 30 May 2008
Ice well 00% 30 May 2008
4.2. Sales transactions 00% 30 May 2008
Cash register 00% 30 May 2008
Point of Sale POS) computer system 00% 30 May 2008
4.3. Appliances 00% 30 May 2008
Ice maker 00% 30 May 2008
Refrigerator 00% 30 May 2008
Blenders 00% 30 May 2008
Upright blender 00% 30 May 2008
Stick blender 00% 30 May 2008
Dishwasher 00% 30 May 2008
4.4. Utensils 25% 30 May 2008
Shakers 00% 30 May 2008
Boston shaker 00% 30 May 2008
Cobbler shaker 00% 30 May 2008
Strainers 00% 30 May 2008
Hawthorne strainer 00% 30 May 2008
Julep strainer 00% 30 May 2008
Fine Strainer 00% 08 Jan 2015
Other strainers 00% 30 May 2008
Bottle Opener 25% 30 May 2008
Standard Bottle Opener 00% 08 Jan 2015
Waiter's Friend 00% 08 Jan 2015
Bar Blade 00% 08 Jan 2015
Wall Mounted & Magnetic Openers 00% 08 Jan 2015
Miscellaneous Bottle Openers 00% 08 Jan 2015
Wine opener 00% 30 May 2008
Cocktail spoon 00% 30 May 2008
Muddler 00% 30 May 2008
Jigger 00% 30 May 2008
Cutting board and knives 00% 30 May 2008
Juicer 00% 30 May 2008
4.5. Glassware 50% 30 May 2008
Storing glassware 00% 30 May 2008
Cocktail glasses 25% 30 May 2008
Martini glass 25% 30 May 2008
Double cocktail glass 25% 30 May 2008
Margarita glass 25% 30 May 2008
Poco glass / Piña colada glass 25% 30 May 2008
Daquiri 25% 30 May 2008
Saucer 25% 30 May 2008
Rocks glass / Old Fashioned glass 25% 30 May 2008
Highball glass 25% 30 May 2008
Collins glass 25% 30 May 2008
Shot glass 25% 30 May 2008
Port glass / London Dock 25% 30 May 2008
Goblet 25% 30 May 2008
Sherry glass 25% 30 May 2008
Brandy Snifter / Balloon 25% 30 May 2008
Wine glasses 25% 30 May 2008
Red wine 25% 30 May 2008
Burgundy 25% 30 May 2008
Bordeaux 25% 30 May 2008
White wine 25% 30 May 2008
Champagne flute 25% 30 May 2008
Beer glasses 25% 30 May 2008
Pilsner 25% 30 May 2008
Pint 25% 30 May 2008
Stein 25% 30 May 2008
Liqueur glass 25% 30 May 2008
Absinthe glass 25% 30 May 2008
Irish Coffee glass 25% 30 May 2008
Iced tea goblet 25% 30 May 2008
Water goblet 25% 30 May 2008
4.6. Other drinkware 25% 30 May 2008
Toddy mug 25% 30 May 2008
Coffee mug 25% 30 May 2008
Specialty drinkware 25% 30 May 2008
4.7. Other equipment 00% 30 May 2008
Soda gun 00% 30 May 2008
5. Ingredients
5.1. Alcoholic beverages
5.1.1. Spirits (distilled beverages) 25% 30 May 2008
Absinthe
Blanche / la Bleue (Switzerland)
Verte (France)
Absenta (Spain)
Bohemian style absinth (also known as absinth [without an 'e'], Czech-style absinthe, and anise-free absinthe)
Brandy
Grape brandy: Armagnac (Armagnac region, France), Brandy de Jerez (Jerez region, Spain), California grape brandies (California, U.S.), Cognac (Cognac region, France), Lourinhã (Estremadura region, Portugal), Pisco (Peru and Chile), Other grape brandies
Pomace brandy: Aguardente (Portugal), Chacha (Georgia), Grappa (Italy), Grozdova (Bulgaria), Lozovaca (Croatia, Montenegro, Serbia), Marc (France), Orujo (Spain), Rachiu de tescovina (Romania), Törköly (Hungary), Tresterbrand (Germany), Tsipouro (Greece), Zivania (Cyprus)
Fruit brandy
Generic terms: Eau de vie (France, global), Pálinka (Hungary), Tzuika (Romania)
Apple: Calvados (France, global), Obstler (with pear; Germany)
Apricot: Barack (Hungary)
Cherries: Kirschwasser or simply Kirsch (Germany, global), Cseresznye (Hungary)
Elderberry: Bodza (Hungary)
Pear: Obstler (with apple; Germany), Vilmoskörte (Hungary)
Plum: Slivovice (Slovakia, Czech Republic, Poland), Szilva (Hungary), Zwetschgenwasser (Germany)
Raspberry: Himbergeist (Germany)
Walnut: Dió (Hungary)
Mixed or blended: Vegyes (Hungary)
Gin
Distilled gin
London dry gin
Jenever (also known as Holland gin, Dutch gin, junever, genievre, genever, jeniever, and peket)
Plymouth gin
Old Tom gin
Compound gin
Liqueur gins
Sloe gin
Damson gin
Rum
Cachaca
Tequila
Mezcal
Vodka
Flavored vodkas
Whisky
The various whiskies
American whiskey
Bourbon
Corn whiskey
Rye whiskey
Canadian whisky
Indian whisky
Irish whiskey
Japanese whisky
Welsh whisky
Scotch whisky
Highlands
Lowlands
Speyside
Isle
Glayva
Less common and regional spirits
Arak
Bitters (non-condiment)
Raki
Sochu
5.1.2. Liqueurs (distilled beverages)
Berry liqueurs
Chocolate liqueurs
Examples: CHOC
Coffee liqueurs
Cream liqueurs
Crème liqueurs
Examples: creme de banane (banana), crème de cacao (chocolate), crème de cassis (blackcurrant), crème de menthe (mint), creme de noyaux (almond)
Flower liqueurs
Example: Rosolio
Fruit liqueurs
Apple: Manzana verde, Pucker
Banana: Examples: 99 Bananas, Amabilli, Pisang Ambon
Lemon: Example: Limoncello
Lychee: Example: Lichido
Mandarin: Example: Mandarine Napoleon
Melon: Example: Midori
Orange
Examples: Cointreau, Curaçao, Grand Marnier, triple sec
Pear: Examples: Kruškovac
Pomegranate: Examples: DeKuyper, PAMA
Prickly pear: Example: Bajtra
Tropical fruits: Examples: Destinee, Hpnotiq
Pink grapefruit: Example: GRAPèRO (with pinot noir wine)
Fruit blends: Examples: Licor 43 (citrus, vanilla), Medronho (strawberry tree/arbutus), NUVO (fruit nectars and sparkling chardonnay and pinot noir wines), Passoã (passion fruit, mango, pineapple, or coconut flavors), X-Rated Fusion Liqueur (blood orange, mango and passion fruit)
Herbal liqueurs
Anise liqueurs
Mint liqueurs
Nut-flavored liqueurs
Almond: Example: Amaretto
Whisky liqueurs
Other liqueurs
5.1.3. Fermented beverages
Beer
Cider
Malt beverages
Mead
Sake
Wine
Vermouth
5.2. Non-alcoholic beverages
Mixed drinks
Coffee
Tea
Energy drinks
Bottled water
Sodas
juices
milk
5.3. Mixers
5.3.1. Syrups
Grenadine
Honey
Peach nectar
Simple syrup
Sour mix
Sweetened lime juice
5.3.2. Preprepared mixes
Margarita mix
Mudslide mix
5.3.3. Bitters
Angostura bitters
Campari bitters
Pechyads bitters
Orange bitters
5.3.4. Carbonated mixers and sodas
Carbonated waters
Tonic water
Citrus-flavored sodas
Cola-flavored sodas
Ginger ales and brews
Root beer and sarsaparilla
5.3.5. Juices
Citrus juices
Grapefruit juice
Lime juice (unsweetened)
Orange juice
Tomato and vegetable juices
Tomato juice
Clamato juice
Wheatgrass juice
Tropical juices
Pineapple juice
Coconut
Other fruit and berry juices
Apple juice and Apple cider
Cranberry juice
Peach puree
5.3.6. Dairy products
Heavy cream
Half and half
Milk
Ice cream
5.3.7. Caffeinated beverages
Coffee (as a mixer)
Tea (as a mixer)
Energy drinks (as a mixer)
5.3.8. Sauces
Hot sauces
Savory sauces
5.3.9. Other mixers
5.4. Ice
5.5. Garnishes
5.5.1. Edible garnishes
Citrus
Quarters
Twists
Slices
Wedges
Wheels
Zests
Tropical
Coconut
Pineapple spears and chunks
Other fruits
Cherries
Vegetables
Carrots
Celery
Olives
Onions
Spices and seasonings
Cinnamon
Cocoa powder
Mint sprigs and leaves
Salt
Sugar
5.5.2. Inedible garnishes
Straws
Beads
Plastic animals
Umbrellas
6. Techniques and tips
6.1. Drink styles '
Highball cocktails
Stirred cocktails
Shaken cocktails
Blended beverages
Flaming beverages
6.2. Classes of cocktails
Aperitifs / before dinner
Bishops
Champagne
Cobblers
Collins
Crustas
Cups
Daisies
Digestifs / after dinner
Fixes
Fizzes
Flips
Hot cocktails
Juleps
Long / tall
Negus
Non-alcoholic
Pousse / Pousse Cafe / Layered
Punches
Sangarees
Short
Shrubs
Slings
Smashes
Sours
Toddies
6.3. Pouring
Pouring spirits and liqueurs
Measuring using a jigger or shot glass
Freepouring
Using a liquor gun
Pouring beer
Draft beer
Bottled beer
Pouring wine
Still wine
Sparkling wine and Champagne
6.4. Preparation and presentation
Shaking
Straining
Stirring
Blending
Layering
Muddling
Zesting
Flaming
6.5 Tips and tricks of the trade
7. Mixed drink recipes and articles
7.1. Cocktail articles
7.2. Drinks by type of alcohol
7.3. Drinks by type of mixer
7.4. Drinks by type of garnish
7.5. Alphabetical list of mixed drinks
A - E
F - J
K - O
P - S
T - Z
7.6. Alphabetical list of shots and shooters
7.7. Alphabetical list of non-alcoholic mixed drinks
7.8. Standardized drink recipes
International Bartenders Association Official Cocktails
8. Reference material
8.1. Table of measures and conversions
8.2. Bartending mnemonics
8.3. Drink terms
8.4. Bar lingo
9. Appendix A. Complete books and excerpts
Jerry Thomas' Bar-Tender's Guide or How To Mix Drinks
10. Appendix B. Sources
10.1. List of authors and contributors See also WikiProject Bartending Participants
10.2. Identification of sources
10.3. Organizations
11. Appendix C. Help
11.1. About the WikiProject:Bartending
11.2. How to add recipes
11.3. How to add other information
11.4. To-do list
11.4.1. Pages currently in development
11.4.2. Pages needing work
See also :Bartending