The job of bartender, one of the oldest professions in the world, dates back to ancient times. Over time, this profession had own ups and downs, and today it is very popular, profitable and appreciated. There are various bartender schools around the world, where the most talented can use their skills and discover what is the best bar or cocktail outfit.
In Western Europe, especially in England, Ireland, France and Germany, taverns were the heart of social life and attracted different profiles of people, from investors to poets. Bartenders and bar owners were recognized members of the economic and social elite as early as the 15th century. This status extended to America, and during the Prohibition, the bartender's job was wrapped in an aura of mystery and power. It is precisely the bartenders from this period that we can thank for some of the most famous and popular cocktails - Old Fashioned, Martinez...
What all a bartender needs to know°
To become a successful bartender, you need to look neat and behave in a comfortable and polite manner. You should also have plenty of knowledge about drinks and cocktails to know what to recommend to guests, as well as make and serve and serve the cocktail they want. Don't forget that you will probably always work on weekends and holidays when your guests are resting. Therefore, if you are active, hardworking, imaginative and good at communicating with people, the bartender's job is perfect for you.
If you work in an elite bar or own one, you are probably already experienced in your business and the highest quality bar equipment is always available. If you are just a beginner, or just want to impress guests in your own home, you need to consider what is the best gastronomic or cocktail outfit. The canapés are already served, the meat is baked in the oven and the freshly baked cake is just cooling. The final step for a perfect evening at home is a drink. A bottle of quality wine or an elegant bowl of punch will also be a good choice, but making a cocktail will give the perfect personal touch. And, in order to act like a true professional, you need at least some basic bar equipment and some alcoholic beverages like gin, tequila or vodka, ie main cocktail equipment.
Basic equipment for bartenders°
There is no perfect and unique choice - the necessary bartender equipment is different for each bartender. Each bartender chooses what suits him best, and yet everyone must have the following:
Shakers - There are countless types of shakers, in different sizes and different formats. They are adapted for beginners as well as professionals.
Bar Buckets - A wide variety of bar buckets are available, from standard teardrops to those with a small disc at one end for color separation.
Bar spoons / forks - A spoon at one end and a fork at the other end, very useful as a gastro equipment for tasting delicate drinks.
Bar Strainers - Necessary for removing all unnecessary cocktail ingredients and missing out on all the necessary ones. They are usually stainless steel, available in copper, gold and silver.
Citrus Strainer
Cocktail Drinks - High quality drinks will ensure that your cocktails always taste the same.
Bar Muddler - A necessary tool for every bartender to press spices, herbs and fruits.
Cocktail Mixing Glasses - Remember that different glasses are extremely useful for mixing and maintaining the temperature of different cocktails.
Cocktail mugs
Ice Bar Knives - For breaking the ice required when making cocktails.
Cocktail sticks - Indispensable decoration for a large number of cocktails.
Precision grip - For precise positioning of decorative decorations of cocktails and other beverages, as well as serving ice.
Ice grip - Specially designed to capture ice.
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