Something worth knowing... Know Your Recipes “You’re the chef of the bar and have the same responsibility to guests as the chef de cuisine has to diners.” A bartender doesn’t necessarily have to know the recipe for every single cocktail ever created, but they should have a strong repertoire of drink recipes that consist of several classic and popular drinks. For example, knowing how much dry vermouth to add to a Martini or whether to stir or shake a Manhattan: these are fundamental basics every bartender should have before working behind any bar. Granted, bartenders have to start out somewhere when beginning their careers behind the bar. This is why it is perfectly okay for the newcomers to the craft to look up recipes using a reputable cocktail recipe guidebook or even ask the guest how they would like their drink prepared. When in doubt, a bartender should always ask the guest rather than pretend to know how they want their drinks. The one time a bartender assumes how a drink should be made without consulting the guest first will be the time where they will have to remake the drink and will disappoint the guest in the process. Dale DeGroff.
Posted on: Wed, 23 Oct 2013 08:50:53 +0000
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