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ZooBar Fundamentals
Bar Measurements
Standard Measurements
| 1 dash or splash |
= |
1/32 ounce (oz) |
| 1 teaspoon (tsp) |
= |
1/8 ounce (oz) |
| 1 tablespoon (tbsp) |
= |
3/8 ounce (oz) |
| 1 pony |
= |
1 ounce (oz) |
| 1 jigger |
= |
1.5 ounces (oz) |
| 1 shot |
= |
1.5 to 2 ounces (oz) |
| 1 wineglass |
= |
4 ounces (oz) |
| 1 split |
= |
6 ounces (oz) |
| 1 cup |
= |
8 ounces (oz) |
| 1 pint (pt) |
= |
16 ounces (oz) |
| 1 fifth |
= |
25.6 ounces (oz) |
| 1 quart (qt) |
= |
32 ounces (oz) |
| 1 gallon (gal) |
= |
128 ounces (oz) |
Metric Conversions
| 1 ounce (oz) |
= |
29.573 milliliters (ml) |
| 1 quart (qt) |
= |
9.4635 deciliters (dl) |
| 1 gallon (gal) |
= |
3.7854 liters (l) |
Helpful Hints
- Assuming you are using a pourer
on your bottles, 1/2 oz. of liquor is equal to 1 count. For example, to measure 1 1/2 oz. of liquor, count
"1001...1002...1003" as you are pouring.
- When making highballs, fill glass two-thirds of ice before adding
liquor. Always pour liquor in before the mixer. Do not stir drinks
containing carbonated mixers or stir everything before adding the carbonated
beverage.
- When making cocktails, lowballs, and other shaken or stirred drinks, fill
shaker half-full of ice. For lowballs, fill the glass about half-full of
ice before pouring drink.
- When making layered drinks, pour each liqueur slowly over an inverted
teaspoon (round side up) into a glass. Start with the heaviest liqueur
first. The round surface of the spoon will spread each liqueur over the one
before without mixing them.
- Most shaken drinks which contain light cream can also be made as blended
drinks, substituting vanilla ice cream for the light cream.
- To make blended drinks, first fill blender half-full of ice. If
necessary, add more ice as you are blending.
- Always keep fruit juices and other mixers refrigerated.
- In fruit drinks, like strawberry margaritas, always use fresh fruit,
not frozen.
Bar Essentials
Here is a checklist of what should be in every great home bar!
In some of the liquors, we also give brand suggestions.
Spirits
- 80 and 100 Proof Vodka:
- Absolut
- Gordon
- Stoli
- Skyy
- Citrus Vodka:
- Whiskey and Bourbon:
- Crown Royal
- Jack Daniel's
- Jim Beam
- Johnny Walker
- Seagrams No 7
- Southern Comfort
- Wild Turkey
- Yukon Jack
- White Rum:
- Spiced Rum:
- Bacardi
- Captain Morgan's
-
Myers
- 151 Proof Rum:
- Coconut Rum:
- Gin:
- Tequila:
- Irish Cream:
- Peach Schnapps:
- Beer:
- Guinness Stout
- Assorted Ales, Lagers and Pilsners
- Peppermint Schnapps:
- Cinnamon Schnapps:
- Red Hot
- Firewater
- Goldschlager
- Butterscotch Schnapps:
- Blue and Orange Curacao
- Dry and Sweet Vermouth
- Angostura, Orange and Peychauds Bitters
- White and Dark Crème De Cacao
- White and Green Crème De Menthe or Mint Liqueur
- Red and White Wine
- Brandy or Cognac
- Grain or Everclear
- Apple Schnapps or Apple Pucker
- Chambord or Raspberry Liqueur
- Midori or Melon Liqueur
- Crème De Banana or Banana Liqueur
- Tia Maria or Coffee Liqueur
- Amaretto
- Blueberry Schnapps
- Champagne
- Jaegermeister
- Kahlua
- Ouzo
- Sambuca
- Strawberry Schnapps
- Triple Sec
- Cointreau
- Drambuie
- Frangelica
- Galliano
- Grand Marnier
- Pernod
Garnishes and Mixers
-
Chocolate Syrup
-
Cocktail Onions
-
Cream
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Eggs
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Green Olives
-
Grenadine
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Half And Half
-
Mint Leaves or Sprigs
-
Tabasco Sauce
-
Water
-
Whipped Cream
-
Worcestershire Sauce
- Assorted Beverages
- 7-up or Sprite
- Club Soda
- Coffee
- Cola
- Dr. Pepper
- Ginger Ale
- Lemon-Lime Soda
- Milk
-
Mountain Dew
- Orange Soda
- Root Beer
- Tonic Water
- Seltzer Water
- Soda Water
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Assorted Fruits:
- Apples
- Apricots
- Bananas
- Blueberries
-
Cantaloupe
- Cherries
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Grapes
-
Kiwi
-
Lemons
-
Limes
-
Mango
-
Oranges
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Peaches
-
Pineapples
-
Plums
-
Raspberries
-
Strawberries
-
Watermelon
- Assorted Juices
- Apple Juice
-
Cherry Juice
-
Clamato Juice
-
Cranberry Juice
-
Grape Juice
-
Grapefruit Juice
-
Pineapple Juice
-
Prune Juice
-
Raspberry Juice
-
Strawberry Juice
-
Tomato Juice
-
V8 Juice
- Assorted Mixes
-
Bloody Mary Mix
-
Daiquiri Mix
-
Margarita Mix
-
Pina Colada Mix
-
Sour Mix
-
Sweet And Sour Mix
- Assorted Spices:
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Pepper
- Salt
- Sugar
Equipment
- Blender
- Bottle Opener
- Bottle Sealers
- Coasters
- Corkscrew
- Cutting Board
- Funnel
- Glassware
- Collins Glasses
- Shot Glasses
- Highball Glasses
- Old-Fashioned Glasses
- Beer Mugs
- Pilsner Glasses
- Coffee Mugs
- Parfait Glasses
- Wine Glasses
- Champagne Flutes
- Brandy Snifters
- Cocktail Glasses
- Cordial Glasses
- Ice Scoop
- Ice Bucket
- Jigger Measure
- Juice Squeezer
- Knife
- Long and Short Straws
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Mixing Glass
- Napkins
- Peeler
- Shaker and Strainer
- Tongs
- Toothpicks
- Towels
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