Wine Glasses and Bar Tools

Study Notes

Types of wine glasses:
- Red wine glasses: fuller-bodied, wider bowl to allow aromas to escape
- White wine glasses: U-shaped, narrower bowl to preserve crispness and acidity
- Sparkling wine glasses: tall, narrow bowl to preserve carbonation
Material: lead crystal or soda-lime glass
Characteristics:
- Thin rim to direct wine to the back of the mouth
- Curved bowl to concentrate aromas
- Long stem to keep hands away from the bowl

Long-handled spoon used for mixing and layering drinks
Materials: stainless steel, silver, or gold-plated
Characteristics:
- Long handle (typically 12-18 inches) for reaching the bottom of tall glasses and shakers
- Spoon bowl shaped for easy scooping and pouring
- Often has a twisted or spiral handle for added grip

Used to mix and chill ingredients for cocktails
Types:
- Boston shaker: two-piece shaker with a metal bottom and glass or metal top
- Cobbler shaker: three-piece shaker with a metal body and built-in strainer
- Parisian shaker: two-piece shaker with a metal body and built-in strainer
Characteristics:
- Insulation to keep drinks cold
- Strainer or built-in strainer to prevent ice and solids from entering the drink
- Often has a non-slip or textured handle for added grip

Tool used to mash fruit, herbs, and spices in cocktails
Materials: wood, plastic, or metal
Characteristics:
- Long handle for comfortable grip
- Flat or rounded head for effective mashing
- Often has a textured or ridged head for added grip on ingredients

Measuring cup used to pour accurate amounts of liquor and mixers
Materials: stainless steel, silver, or gold-plated
Characteristics:
- Double-sided, with one side measuring a standard shot (typically 1.5 oz) and the other side measuring a smaller amount (typically 0.5 oz)
- Often has markings for precise measurements
- May have a handle or grip for comfortable holding

Red wine glasses have a fuller-bodied, wider bowl to allow aromas to escape
White wine glasses have a U-shaped, narrower bowl to preserve crispness and acidity
Sparkling wine glasses have a tall, narrow bowl to preserve carbonation
Wine glasses are made of lead crystal or soda-lime glass
They have a thin rim to direct wine to the back of the mouth
They have a curved bowl to concentrate aromas
They have a long stem to keep hands away from the bowl

Long-handled spoons are used for mixing and layering drinks
Bar spoons are made of stainless steel, silver, or gold-plated
They have a long handle (typically 12-18 inches) for reaching the bottom of tall glasses and shakers
They have a spoon bowl shaped for easy scooping and pouring
They often have a twisted or spiral handle for added grip

Cocktail shakers are used to mix and chill ingredients for cocktails
Boston shakers have a metal bottom and glass or metal top
Cobbler shakers have a metal body and built-in strainer
Parisian shakers have a metal body and built-in strainer
They have insulation to keep drinks cold
They have a strainer or built-in strainer to prevent ice and solids from entering the drink
They often have a non-slip or textured handle for added grip

Jiggers are measuring cups used to pour accurate amounts of liquor and mixers
They are made of stainless steel, silver, or gold-plated
They are double-sided, with one side measuring a standard shot (typically 1.5 oz) and the other side measuring a smaller amount (typically 0.5 oz)
They often have markings for precise measurements
They may have a handle or grip for comfortable holding

A cocktail shaker is a metal container used to mix and chill cocktails, with two types: Boston shaker (two-part with a metal bottom and a glass top) and Cobbler shaker (three-part with a built-in strainer).
A jigger is a measuring cup used to pour accurate amounts of liquor.
A muddler is a tool used to crush fruit and herbs in cocktails.
A bar spoon is a long, slender spoon used to mix and stir drinks.
A Hawthorne strainer is a strainer used to strain cocktails into a glass.
A Julep strainer is a perforated strainer used to strain cocktails into a metal cup.

Glasses are used to serve different types of drinks, including highball, Old Fashioned, martini, and wine glasses.
Bottles and cans are containers used to store and dispense liquor, beer, and mixers.
Ice is used to chill and dilute cocktails.
Garnishes are items used to garnish and decorate cocktails, including citrus wedges, olives, cherries, and mint leaves.
Mixers and syrups are pre-made ingredients used to add flavor and sweetness to cocktails, including tonic water, soda water, simple syrup, and grenadine.

A bar mat is a rubber or plastic mat used to protect the bar surface and prevent spills.
A speed rail is a metal or plastic rail used to store frequently used bottles and supplies.
Cocktail picks are small skewers used to garnish and serve cocktails.
Bar cleaning supplies are items used to clean and sanitize the bar, including dish soap, sanitizer, and cleaning cloths.