Proper Pours for drinks

[PAYAL SHARMA]

I was wondering how many ounces go in different types of drinks. For example

-neat

-on the rocks

-martini

-mixed drinks (cocktails)

-cordials

I am trying to control my liquor cost so any comments and tips would be greatly appreciated!

[SBonner]

I was wondering how many ounces go in different types of drinks. For example

-neat

1 or 2 oz

-on the rocks

1 or 3 oz

-martini

2oz of Vodka or Gin maybe 1/2oz of liquer

-mixed drinks (cocktails)

1 to 1 1/2 oz

-cordials

I am trying to control my liquor cost so any comments and tips would be greatly appreciated!

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Edited February 26, 2008 by SBonner (log)

[Alchemist]

I was wondering how many ounces go in different types of drinks. For example

-neat

-on the rocks

-martini

-mixed drinks (cocktails)

-cordials

I am trying to control my liquor cost so any comments and tips would be greatly appreciated!

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There is no pat answer for this question. There are a few questions you need to ask yourself.

1. The type of bar

2. The style of drinks served/size of glass

3. Rent (that should be first)

4. Ancillary ingredients

5. Promos.

There are too many variables to give you a profitable answer to that question. To create a beverage program that makes sense is almost as hard as creating a restaurant that makes money.

Toby

[Mayur]

That's interesting! Is there not at least a standard pour for Serious Cocktail Bar-type establishments?

[Alchemist]

There is a standard spec (flavor profile) for cocktails, highballs, mixed drinks, up drinks, shots, and on the rocks, but it is different where you are pouring.

And there is balance but that differs as well. The key is making the best drink for your customer, with value incorperated, that sustains the establishment as long as possible.

Opening a bar is like juggling 14 chainsaws, 3 bowling balls, 17 kittens, 2 bottles of rum on fire, and a tennis ball while running across a marsh seething with piranhas, using only the heads of crocodiles as stepping stones while being chased by an angry mob of vengeful visgoths, tattooed repo men and a couple of IRS agents. Then you have everything under control.

Toby

Edited February 27, 2008 by Alchemist (log)

[Splificator]

Opening a bar is like juggling 14 chainsaws, 3 bowling balls, 17 kittens, 2 bottles of rum on fire, and a tennis ball while running across a marsh seething with piranhas, using only the heads of crocodiles as stepping stones while being chased by an angry mob of vengeful visgoths, tattooed repo men and a couple of IRS agents. Then you have everything under control.

I worry about those kittens....

[thirtyoneknots]

Opening a bar is like juggling 14 chainsaws, 3 bowling balls, 17 kittens, 2 bottles of rum on fire, and a tennis ball while running across a marsh seething with piranhas, using only the heads of crocodiles as stepping stones while being chased by an angry mob of vengeful visgoths, tattooed repo men and a couple of IRS agents. Then you have everything under control.

I worry about those kittens....

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The kitten's will make it, I'm worried that the rum is going to burn off before I get to drink any.

[TMFIII]

Opening a bar is like juggling 14 chainsaws, 3 bowling balls, 17 kittens, 2 bottles of rum on fire, and a tennis ball while running across a marsh seething with piranhas, using only the heads of crocodiles as stepping stones while being chased by an angry mob of vengeful visgoths, tattooed repo men and a couple of IRS agents. Then you have everything under control.

I worry about those kittens....

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Damn, now I have to dry the iced tea from my keyboard. This was hands down the funniest thing I've read all day.

Cheers,

Marshall