BAR EQUIPMENT
OVERHEAD RACKS
For hanging bar glasses (not advisable for outdoor dining)
ELECTRIC MIXER
This machine is used for drinks that do not need blending
especially those containing cream or ice cream. Where ice is
required, use only crushed or cracked ice.
BLENDER
A mechanical equipment that is used to blend ingredients
and to make drinks creamy. When blending use crushed ice.
ICE BIN/ICE CHEST
This is used for stocking ice. It has a speed rail attached to
the front, with or without bottle wheels
SPEED RAIL
Typically contains the most frequent poured liquors (pouring or house
brands)
BACK BAR REFRIGERATOR
Comes in different types. Primarily used to chill and store
pre-packaged products such as bottles of beer, bottled juices
and sodas.
MECHANICAL GLASS WASHER
A machine used for washing glasses. It delivers water that is hot enough
to kill bacteria
ICE CRUSHER
Used for crushing ice cubes
HAND/GLASS SINK
It is where glasses and other tools are washed
WINE CHILLER
A refrigerated storage for chilling wines particularly white wines and
champagne
GLASS CHILLER
A top opening refrigerator that chill glasses
COFFEE BREWER / COFFEE MAKER
An equipment used for brewing and preparation of coffee
GLASS RIMMER
For frosting the rim of the glass. One compartment is for
frosting salt, another for sugar, and another one for lime
juice
FRUIT JUICES
For extracting fruit juices
BAR TOOLS AND
SUPPLIES
JIGGER
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Used to measure the amount of
liquor poured over a drink
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There are two kinds: One with a
heavy glass base and the other one is
a double-ended stainless steel jigger
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One full jigger is equivalent to 1.5 oz
or 45 ml
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One side of the jigger is equivalent to
½ or 45ml
POURER (STOPPER)
Used to control and regulate the flow of liquid from the bottles
MIXING GLASS
A heavy glass container for mixing drink ingredients along
with ice. The mixed drink is strained into a serving glass
SHAKER
A device used for shaking ingredients together with ice. It is used for cocktails wherein ingredients
do not mix readily with spirits (e.g. eggs, sugar, fruit juices)
There are two kinds of shaker:
a. Three in One Stainless Steel – a combination of a mixing glass and stainless steel cup that fits
on top.
b. Boston Shaker – an original combination of a mixing glass to strain the ice and allow the liquid
to pass through it.
BAR/HAWTHORNE STRAINER
Used for straining drinks. It has a round wire spring on its handle,
which fits on top of the shaker or mixing glass to strain the ice
and allow the liquid to pass through it.
BAR SPOON
Used for stirring drinks. One end may have a fork design for
pick up of garnish. The bowl of the spoon can contain 1
teaspoon. With a long stainless steel handle, a twisted shaft
and flat muddler end
ICE SHOVEL / SCOOPER
A tool for scooping ice from the ice bin
ICE TONGS
Used for handling fruit garnishes or picking ice
MUDDLER
A wooden tool for muddling or crushing one substance, such as sugar and
mints. One end is flat for easier muddling while the other end is rounded
as it is used to crack ice
FUNNEL
For pouring liquid from large container into a small one. It
comes in several sizes.
CUTTING/CHOPPING BOARD
For chopping ingredients for cocktails and garnish. The board
must have a surface that will not dull the knife.
BAR KNIFE
A pairing and utility knife made of stainless steel for cutting purposes
BOTTLE OPENER/BAR BLADE
One end is used to open canned goods and the other end is used to open bottled soft drinks
and beers. Use a brand that is made of stainless steel as it is rust free and easy to clean.
CORK SCREW
A device designed to extract corks from wine bottles. It
should be made of stainless steel. There are several types of
corkscrew, angel’s wing and prongs type.
ICE BUCKET
Store large amount of ice and serves as ice container.
RAIL MAT
Protective device placed on bar counters to protect glasses
and other fragile items from breakages
WINE DECANTER
For decanting wine
*Decanting is the process of separating sediments from the
liquid most especially for red wines. It also enhances the
flavor of the wine by exposing it to fresh air and allowing it
to breathe.
WATER PITCHER
For serving water
BAR TRAY
For serving beverages and bottled / canned drinks. It must
be protected with a cork to avoid slips
BAR CADDY
Stores bar supplies and decorations such as napkins, tissue straw etc
WINE BUCKET
For chilling white, rose and sparkling wines. During service, these wines
are carried to the guest table in this wine bucket
SQUEEZER
COASTER
Underliner for drinks designed to protect the table against
moisture of chilled glasses
ICE PICK
Device used for cracking ice into smaller pieces
Picks, Stirrers and Straw
Stirrer – for stirring drinks
Straw – for customers use in drinking beverages
Picks – serves as garnish
ZESTER
Used for peeling the zest of citrus fruits. The small sharp holes on the end of
the tool are used for making fine shavings and the larger tooth is used to cut
thin strips of citrus peel
STORE and POUR BOTTLE
Acts as a container and a pourer
ICE CREAM SCOOP
JULEP/COCKTAIL STRAINER
Used in conjunction with a mixing glass for straining ice and fruit
COCKTAIL FINE STRAINER/BAR SIEVE
Used to double strain finer cocktails to remove shards of ice and small bits of fruits
GRATER
Used for grating or zesting ingredients such as lemon,
nutmeg and chocolate shavings
WINE BASKET
A wine basket consists of a basket which holds several bottles of wine and a
packing material which is designed to prevent damage. The wines may be
samplers from a winery, such as a flight of different vintages of the same wine,
or they might be a mixture of wines.
WINE BUCKET WITH STAND
TORCH
Used to brulee/caramelize fruit garnishes. Also used to put
fire on flamed drinks
BILL TRAY
Used for placing bills
MEASURING SPOONS
Measure liquid and powdered ingredients
STRAW DISPENSER