The screwdriver is the original vodka and orange, so named as the story has it – after an american oil rig worker developed the habit of stirring his drink in screwdriver . presumably, swizzle-sticks are in rather short supply on oil-rigs. as a member of classic cocktail repertoire, it probably only dates from 1950s, which is when vodka made it’s first, tentative appearance on western … Continue reading Screwdriver recipe
The objectives of a food and beverage control system may be summarised as follows: ● Analysis of income and expenditure : The analysis is solely concerned with the income and expenditure related to food and beverage operations. The revenue analysis is usually by each selling outlet, of such aspects as the volume of food and beverage sales, the sales mix, the average spending power (ASP) … Continue reading The objectives of Food and Beverage control
Brandy is a generic term for a spirit distilled from the juice, fruit, and pulp of any kind of fruit. It can be produced anywhere in the world. The name is from the Dutch brandewijn (“burnt wine “), and the creation of brandy was due almost entirely to the Dutch. Dutch demand for supplies of brandy meant the French were obliged to change the way … Continue reading Basics of Brandy
Fine, clear glasses with thin lips are best for showing off cocktails. Traditionally, each type of drink has a glass shape specifically for it. For instance, a long drink needs a highball ; a Martini is served in a cocktail glass, and a Pifia Colada loves a colada glass. A liqueur needs a small glass, as does a straight shot of a spirit. When buying … Continue reading Glassware used in bar
Following is a list of terms you might come across in the bar APERITIF A cocktail served before dinner to stimulate the appetite. BLEND To use an electric blender to make a smooth liquid from fruit, juice, coconut cream, or cream. BRUT Dry (when referring to champagne) BUILD To pour the ingredients directly into a mixing or serving glass. DASH A small amount that flows … Continue reading Bar Terms
Wine Contains Many Proteins. To Eliminate them, any unrelated protein is added to Vat or cask. This attaches to the protein and causes them to settle at the bottom. The sediments are cleared and then be transferred to another container. The importance of this procedure is that it eliminates anything that has been added to the wine. Nothing could be more natural! Egg albumin is … Continue reading Beef Blood used to be added to Wine!
One of the Classic Gin based cocktails It’s originally known as the john collins, after the Head waiter at london Hotel in the early 19th century, it changed it’s name when it began to be made the old tom Brand of Gin. 2 measures/3tbsp Gin Juice of Half a large Lemon 5ml/ 1Tbsp sugar Soda Water Pour the Gin and Lemon Juice into a frosted … Continue reading Tom Collins Recipe
The word garnish is derived from a French word meaning “to adorn” or “to furnish.” In English, we use the word to mean “to decorate or embellish a food item by the addition of other items.” The word is used also for the decorative items themselves. This definition, at first, seems vague because it could include just about anything. To many people, the word garnish … Continue reading It’s all about Garnish
Of the six basic spirits that are used in cocktail making, gin is most versatile. Gin is a distilled alcoholic drink that derives its predominant flavour from juniper berries (Juniperus communis). Gin is one of the broadest categories of spirits, all of various origins, styles, and flavour profiles, that revolve around juniper as a common ingredient. That may seem strange in view of its assertively perfumed character, but its precisely … Continue reading Gin for Cocktails
China ranks in one of the top 10 wine producing countries in the world and is becoming a major player in the wine industry. Here’s a closer look at the 5 famous wine regions of China. 1) Shandong This is the only region in Northern China which is warm enough for the production of wine grapes in the winter. Shandong plays a similar role in … Continue reading Best Wine regions of china
