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Home / Bartender Guide

Bartender Guide

Each section is divided into parts. Section one covers the more basic understanding of bartending and advices on setting up a bar. Section two is more geared toward important terminology, standards, and popular recipes, also some advice on general rules to follow when mixing ingredients.

The Basics (Section 1)


1.1 Bar Stock

  • Essential Bar Ingredients with a listing of the most commonly used items.

1.2 Bar Equipment

  • A listing of essential bar equipment.

1.3 Glasses & Containers

  • Measurements and uses of various glassware.

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1.3.1 Spills, Breakage and Handling

1.4 Measurements

Never find yourself asking “how many ounces in a shot?” or “how many oz in a shot?” The accepted amount of liquor served in a shot glass in the U.S. is 1.5 fluid ounces or 44 milliliters.

Essential Knowledge (Section 2)


2.1 Essential Recipes & General Rules

  • Cocktail recipes you really need to know from the start, and rules to follow for specific well known combination of ingredients and mixes.

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