Bartending Tools and Glassware

Vocabulary flashcards covering various bartending tools, equipment, and types of glassware defined in the lecture transcript.

Bar Spoon Twisted Handle

The twisted handle of a bar spoon used to slow the progress of alcohol into the glass when making layered drinks.

Overhead Racks

Racks used for hanging bar glasses, which are not advisable for outdoor design.

Blender

Equipment essential to make frozen drinks and smoothies.

Boston Shaker

A shaker consisting of two pieces that fit inside each other: one piece is stainless steel, and the other is a smaller stainless steel tin or a mixing glass.

Standard / Cobbler Shaker

A three-piece shaker consisting of a tumbler, a lid with a built-in strainer, and a cap to cover the strainer, typically used by amateur bartenders.

Coasters

Items that prevent unnecessary wet spots or rings on the bar from moisture off the side of the glass.

Ice Scoop

A tool used to get ice from the ice bucket, where a $24\text{ ounce}$ size is best to keep bacteria-infested hands out of ice.

Strainer

A tool used to remove unwanted ice from a drink when pouring the drink into a glass after it has been shaken.

Swizzle Sticks and Picks

Items used to stir drinks and to pick up pieces of fruit or olives from drinks without using fingers.

Muddler

A tool used to make a mash of fruit, herbs, or spices when they have been added to a cocktail.

Jigger

A metal measuring device usually having two cones (larger cone holds $1\frac{1}{2}\text{ oz}$, smaller cone holds $\frac{3}{4}\text{ oz}$ or $1\text{ oz}$) that ensures precise measuring of liquids.

Speed Pourer

A device placed in bottles to control how you pour drinks.

Citrus Reamer or Juicer

A tool designed to make it easy to extract juice from citrus fruits.

Electric Mixer

A machine used for drinks that do not need blending, especially those containing cream or ice cream.

Soda Gun

A device used by bars to serve various types of carbonated and non-carbonated drinks.

Speed Rail

A rack that typically contains the most frequently poured liquors (pouring house brand).

Mechanical Glass Washer

A machine used for washing glasses that delivers water hot enough to kill bacteria.

Wine Chiller

Refrigerated storage for chilling wines, particularly white wines and champagne.

Glass Chiller

A top-opening refrigerator that chills glass.

Glass Rimmer

A device used for frosting the rim of the glass, featuring separate compartments for frosting salt, sugar, and lime juice.

Mixing Glass

A heavy glass container for mixing drink ingredients along with ice before straining into a serving glass.

Bar Knife

A utility knife made of stainless steel used for cutting purposes.

Rail Mat

A protective device placed on bar counters to protect glasses and other fragile items from breakages.

Bar Tray

A tray used for serving beverages and bottled or canned drinks, which must be protected with a cork to avoid slips.

Bar Caddy

A container used for holding napkins, straws, stirrers, and other small items.

Wine Bucket

A bucket used for chilling white, rose, and champagne wines, carried to the guest table during service.

Ice Pick

A device used for cracking ice into smaller pieces.

Highball Glass

The most universally used glass, used for juices and soft drinks.

Collins Glass

A glass used for long cool drinks and fresh juice.

Martini (Cocktail) Glass

A glass known as the symbol of drinking establishments.

Shot Glass

A glass used both as a measurer and a serving glass.

Old-Fashioned Glass

A glass used for liquor that is taken on the rocks.

Pilsner Glass

A glass used specifically for pilsner beer.

Brandy Snifter

A glass with a brief stem that allows your hand to warm the body.

Beer Mug

A mug used for export beer.