Glassware –
Glassware is part of the presentation of the cocktail. It should be elegant, transparent and sparkling clean. Glassware is an excellent insulator which helps to keep cold drinks cold and hot drinks hot. The glass is one of the most important elements in defining a drinks style. Most recipes make a glassware suggestion in the recipe. When you need to make a decision on the glassware for yourself take into account the capacity of the glass and the total size of the beverage. You want your cocktail to fill the glass without needing to over dilute the beverage with extra mixers.
Glassware Handling
Avoid handling any part of the glass that might come in contact with a person’s mouth. Touching the rim or inside of the glass is a health code violation.
Never use the glass to scoop ice directly from the ice bin. If the glass breaks it will be impossible to find pieces of broken glass in the ice. If you do break a glass in or around the ice bin, empty the bin immediately. Inform all other bartenders in the area. Pour buckets of hot water on the ice to accelerate the melting process. If you use this ice you risk serving your guest chards of glass in their cocktail. No matter how far behind this will put you, it is better than the alternative.
Inspect the glass before adding ice or ingredients. Always use sparkling clean glassware. Check for chips cleanliness and lipstick or any other contaminant.
A stemmed glass should be used for all cocktails that are served without ice so that the heat of the hand holding the glass does not warm the drink as it is consumed. Serve these drinks using the stem so that they do not warm the cocktail or touch the rim where the guest will be drinking from.
Storage
Glassware must be stored properly in order to keep it clean. Glasses should be inverted and stored on shelving that has proper NSF certified netting to raise this rim of the glass to allow for proper airflow circulation. Periodically rotate the glassware to keep it from getting dusting with time. Always use a level clean surface or shelf to store glasses. They should be stored away from areas of smoke with can create a film on the glass. If you are chilling glassware you should use a clean refrigerator. Lingering odors can impact the taste of the drink or wine.
Glassware is part of the presentation of the cocktail. It should be elegant, transparent and sparkling clean. Glassware is an excellent insulator which helps to keep cold drinks cold and hot drinks hot. The glass is one of the most important elements in defining a drinks style. Most recipes make a glassware suggestion in the recipe. When you need to make a decision on the glassware for yourself take into account the capacity of the glass and the total size of the beverage. You want your cocktail to fill the glass without needing to over dilute the beverage with extra mixers.
Glassware Handling
Avoid handling any part of the glass that might come in contact with a person’s mouth. Touching the rim or inside of the glass is a health code violation.
Never use the glass to scoop ice directly from the ice bin. If the glass breaks it will be impossible to find pieces of broken glass in the ice. If you do break a glass in or around the ice bin, empty the bin immediately. Inform all other bartenders in the area. Pour buckets of hot water on the ice to accelerate the melting process. If you use this ice you risk serving your guest chards of glass in their cocktail. No matter how far behind this will put you, it is better than the alternative.
Inspect the glass before adding ice or ingredients. Always use sparkling clean glassware. Check for chips cleanliness and lipstick or any other contaminant.
A stemmed glass should be used for all cocktails that are served without ice so that the heat of the hand holding the glass does not warm the drink as it is consumed. Serve these drinks using the stem so that they do not warm the cocktail or touch the rim where the guest will be drinking from.
Storage
Glassware must be stored properly in order to keep it clean. Glasses should be inverted and stored on shelving that has proper NSF certified netting to raise this rim of the glass to allow for proper airflow circulation. Periodically rotate the glassware to keep it from getting dusting with time. Always use a level clean surface or shelf to store glasses. They should be stored away from areas of smoke with can create a film on the glass. If you are chilling glassware you should use a clean refrigerator. Lingering odors can impact the taste of the drink or wine.
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