Bar equipment;be the one for all Events & Parties!
Do you plan to be a bartender and will like to make a living attending events or just open a small bar to thrill your customers with variety of some exotic drinks
Check this list,start preparing yourself!
Being well equipped is one of the basic steps to running a successful bar. As well as having the right tools for the job, your equipment should be good quality and durable.
Here's a list of the equipment you'll need, as well as a short description or tip to help guide you.
Can Opener: Useful for opening cans of fruit and syrup.
Corkscrew: For opening wine and champagne bottles.
Cloths: For wiping surfaces and equipment. These should be damp and not wet.
Cutting Board: For slicing fruit and other garnishes. This should be heavy and laminated.
Bar Towels: These are 100% cotton and have sewn edges for durability. Use these along with cloths to keep things clean. Make good use of times where you have no guests to clean bottles and wipe surfaces.
Bottle Opener: For opening screw top bottles.
Bottle Sealers: For keeping liquors and other bottle contents fresh.
Cocktail Shaker: Essential for blending ingredients in cocktails and mixed drinks. Use a short, sharp and snappy shaking technique unless otherwise stated. There are many cocktail shakers available mostly all get the job done. Choose one that's right for you. Always pour the least expensive ingredient into the cocktail shaker first, and then if you find you've made a mistake, you've not wasted the expensive liquors.
Electric Blender: Many cocktails require a blender to blend the ingredients smoothly together.Useful for drinks with fruit pieces or ice cream etc.
Grater: To grate spices like nutmeg and others.
Ice Bucket: A metal or insulated ice bucket keeps your ice cold and clean.
Ice Tongs and Scoops: Use these to add ice to drinks. Never handle ice with your hands, it's not only unhygienic, but the heat from your hand will begin to melt the ice. Don't use glassware as a scoop it’ll break or chip at best, then you'll have blood and glass in your ice.
Jigger: A measurement tool.
Juice Squeezer/Extractor: Needed for getting the most juice out of your fruits. It helps to soak citrus fruit in hot water before squeezing.
Bar Spoon: A bar spoon with a long handle and a muddler end will allow you to mix and measure ingredients as well as crush garnishes.
Measuring Cups: Normally glass or chrome with incremented measurements imprinted up the side. These are needed for accurate measurements. They usually come with a set of measuring spoons which are needed for the smaller quantities.
Mixing Glass: Useful for long drinks where it is required to mix the ingredients without shaking.
Sharp Knife: For cutting fruit and garnishes.
Strainer: Removes the ice and fruit pulp from juices. This may come with a cocktail shaker.
Check this list,start preparing yourself!
Being well equipped is one of the basic steps to running a successful bar. As well as having the right tools for the job, your equipment should be good quality and durable.
Here's a list of the equipment you'll need, as well as a short description or tip to help guide you.
Can Opener: Useful for opening cans of fruit and syrup.
Corkscrew: For opening wine and champagne bottles.
Cloths: For wiping surfaces and equipment. These should be damp and not wet.
Cutting Board: For slicing fruit and other garnishes. This should be heavy and laminated.
Bar Towels: These are 100% cotton and have sewn edges for durability. Use these along with cloths to keep things clean. Make good use of times where you have no guests to clean bottles and wipe surfaces.
Bottle Opener: For opening screw top bottles.
Bottle Sealers: For keeping liquors and other bottle contents fresh.
Cocktail Shaker: Essential for blending ingredients in cocktails and mixed drinks. Use a short, sharp and snappy shaking technique unless otherwise stated. There are many cocktail shakers available mostly all get the job done. Choose one that's right for you. Always pour the least expensive ingredient into the cocktail shaker first, and then if you find you've made a mistake, you've not wasted the expensive liquors.
Electric Blender: Many cocktails require a blender to blend the ingredients smoothly together.Useful for drinks with fruit pieces or ice cream etc.
Grater: To grate spices like nutmeg and others.
Ice Bucket: A metal or insulated ice bucket keeps your ice cold and clean.
Ice Tongs and Scoops: Use these to add ice to drinks. Never handle ice with your hands, it's not only unhygienic, but the heat from your hand will begin to melt the ice. Don't use glassware as a scoop it’ll break or chip at best, then you'll have blood and glass in your ice.
Jigger: A measurement tool.
Juice Squeezer/Extractor: Needed for getting the most juice out of your fruits. It helps to soak citrus fruit in hot water before squeezing.
Bar Spoon: A bar spoon with a long handle and a muddler end will allow you to mix and measure ingredients as well as crush garnishes.
Measuring Cups: Normally glass or chrome with incremented measurements imprinted up the side. These are needed for accurate measurements. They usually come with a set of measuring spoons which are needed for the smaller quantities.
Mixing Glass: Useful for long drinks where it is required to mix the ingredients without shaking.
Sharp Knife: For cutting fruit and garnishes.
Strainer: Removes the ice and fruit pulp from juices. This may come with a cocktail shaker.
Non Alcoholic Drinks 1
Banana Milk Shake
Drink Type: Non-Alcoholic
Ingredients:
10 cl cold milk
4 cl orange juice
2 tsp sugar syrup
1/2 mashed banana
Read more: Banana Milk Shake recipe http://www.drinksmixer.com/drink1040.html#ixzz2DcTS5HUw
Instructions
Blend until smooth and pour into a wine glass. Garnish with whipped cream and a piece of banana.
Honey Milk Shake
Drink Type: Non-Alcoholic
Ingredients
1 cup(s) Milk
1 1/2 oz. Vanilla Ice Cream
1 tbsp. Honey
Instructions
Blend until smooth and serve in a highball glass with a straw.
Pussy Foot
Drink Type: Non-Alcoholic
Ingredients
1/3 oz. Grenadine
1 1/3 oz. Pineapple Juice
1 1/3 oz. Orange Juice
1 1/3 oz. Grapefruit Juice
Instructions
Shake or blend briefly, strain into a long drink glass. Garnish with fresh fruit, a cherry, and a drinking straw.
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CUSTOMER ACQUISITION STRATEGIES FOR YOUR BUSINESS (2) by williamsp(Mocality)
In the first part of this series, we discussed growing your business by bringing in more customers. The post today will talk about making more sales without necessarily increasing the number of your customers!
To understand this strategy, it is pertinent you understand why people buy anything. You see, customers don’t buy products or service; they buy end result. They buy a product because it is a means to an end (they want). For instance, someone who buys a book doesn’t really need the book, but the knowledge in the book. Or the product could be body cream, but in the customer’s mind, the end result is a smoother, fresher, youthful, and more beautiful skin.
If you recognize this, you can always add products and services that help customers achieve their end result more completely, conveniently, and efficiently and in the process get them to buy more from you.
The hard part is getting customers to know and trust you to make that first purchase. Once that is achieved, you simply need to let them know how you can give them more of what they want.
There are basically two techniques that can help you deliver greater benefits to your customers while increasing your revenue and profit at the same time:
Cross selling
This is offering your customers the opportunity to add related items to their basic purchase from you. Items that when combined together will increase the level of satisfaction or significance of the ultimate result more completely.
I once worked in a Christian bookstore. Whenever a customer bought a bible, it was customary for me or any other sales attendant to ask the customer whether he would like to buy a bible cover to protect and prolong the life of the bible. Not only that, it would also be suggested to the customer to buy a bible marker to mark his favorite parts of the new bible. That is cross selling. The bible is the front end product while the bible cover and the marker are back end products.
However, key to successful cross-selling is to focus your efforts on meeting the customer’s needs, rather than simply pushing more products and service. In the bible store example, the customer would definitely benefit more from buying a cover to protect his bible. And a bible marker would enhance his study of the bible; while the store will invariably make more money from the customer.
You have probably been cross sold too. Have you ever bought a camera phone? You may have picked a reasonably affordable one of say N15000, but after adding memory card, car charger, and case, you ended up spending N18000.
This simple strategy works because people hardly hesitate in situations like this. They are already there to buy something, so buying more is an easy next step. Once a prospect has made a purchase, he is in “buying mode”
This strategy can work in all kinds of business. That pepper seller on your street is another good example. You buy a N200 pepper from her and she offers to grind it for only N50 naira. Even if you have a blender at home, you sometimes allow her to grind the pepper because her doing so would save you the trouble of washing and cleaning the pepper (which she will do at no extra charge)
So, you can—and should make use of cross selling to make more money from each customer. Offer your prospect a related product or service when they make a purchase.
How to come up with cross-selling opportunities in your business
Action steps
Step 1
Identify where your customer goes before he or she buys your product or service and offer complimentary product or service your customer is likely to buy anyway.
For example, if you run a music training academy, be sure to sell equipment necessary to perform the task you are teaching (keyboard, piano, trumpet, violin, music manuscript etc.). If you cannot directly sell this equipment for one reason or the other, form an alliance with a provider (for a share of the profit).
Step 2
Find out where customers go or what they need after they buy your product or service. Using the music academy example, once they have gained mastery of a musical instrument, some of your students might want to monetize their newly acquired skill. Thus, you can offer brokerage service where you link schools and churches that are in need of talented musicians with your recently graduated students.
Up selling
This is simply increasing the value of what a customer buys from you. It is offering your customer a slightly different product from what they thought they needed if the different product will satisfy the customer more completely, conveniently and efficiently.
A few years ago, we needed to change the water pumping machine in our house. The intention was to replace the bad (surface) pump with a newer one of the same type. At the machine sales store, the salesman asked me a couple of questions about the depth and location of our borehole, and based on my responses, he advised that a submersible pumping machine will be more suitable for our house than a surface pump. He gave a couple of reasons while this was so. Thus, rather than buy a N14000 surface pump as I planned, I ended up buying a N27000 submersible pump.
The key point here is to understand your customers’ needs and that you are genuinely giving them something that‘ll help them better achieve the satisfying end result they want.
“Dozen price,” “three for fifty naira,” “super pack”: these are all popular parts of our lexicon but more importantly, they are a great example of upselling a customer on the quantity of the purchase.
This strategy is effective because people are willing to buy more than they ordinarily do when given the option or incentive; just try offering four for the price of three, or buy three and get one free, of almost anything and you ‘ll see customers that typically buy just one item going for the higher quantity.
Chapman– a drink for the champs!
Surely, any drink that has a double-barelled reference to men in one word is worth a closer look. Enter Chapman.
I’ve always known Chapman. It is a very Nigerian drink. And that I’m 90% sure off. I’ve never had it in any other country and I remember my friends in the UK being delighted and suprised when I made it for them a few years ago. This citrusy (non)alcoholic cocktail has accompanied many a dinner date with teenagers and adults alike. When I was young, it was the in-thing. And boy did we enjoy it.
For many years, I completely forgot it existed. Those were my years in Liverpool (1997 – 2000) when I was busy exploring other delights like cider. And then, not even in any great depth. It wasn’t till I went home one summer for a couple of weeks and had it again that my head spun and determinedly, I brought back the recipe and the secret ingredient all the way from Naija (affecionate term for Nigeria).
Now while I won’t call it a Tropical drink at all, (I think) it has the look and feel of warm climes, maybe because of all the ice and the cirtusy scents and flavours that accompany it. It is very easy to make, easy to customize and suitable for all ages and almost always comes out right.
Can you guess what’s in it?
Were you right? Note that the key to this whole drink is a very
special, not so secret ingredient…, and no, not the Fanta and Sprite! It
looks tropical….doesn’t it? Set your mind in motion 
….I should give you a tip though. Its not tropical! Cousins to Coca-cola,….and the like
Secret special is called Bitters – Angostura Bitters. Or shall I be exactly exact and say Angostura Aromatic Bitters.
45% alcohol but only a tiny splash or a couple of drops are needed. And
the transformation, the uplifting is complete. Ready to serve. Although
Bitters have a high alcohol content, they generally consist of gentian,
aromatic herbs and spices, probably preserved in alcohol. Angostura
gives this drink its characteristic and unique flavour! You can still
make it if you cant find this specific brand or bitters at all but….
My funniest memory of Chapman though was a few years ago – 2003 to
be exact. I remember ’cause I was very pregnant with J (#1 girl) and we
were at a wedding with my sister and her family. Of course Chapman was
served, in copious quantities. Well, my niece too a liking to the
somewhat red colour and kept drinking from the mugs we were being
served. Unbeknownst to us….something funny was going down. The more she
drank, the more active she became – dancing and displaying her talents
at 2 years old. And then, amazed at her energy levels, someone figured
out that perhaps there was something in the drink which was causing
this……and there was : Campari. That put a quick stop to her self-watering. Thankfully, there were no adverse effects.
In Nigeria, Chapman is almost always served in a beer mug. I have made it in so many ways – in a punch-bowl for a kids party; in dainty cocktail glasses for grown-ups and just as a refreshing drink at home in a beer mug. Each one calls for its own ‘container’. None affect the taste. Whatsoever.
The following quantity will fill
1 beer mug or 4 cocktail glasses or about 10 little plastic cups
You will need
Ice cubes 3-4 tablespoons of Blackcurrant/ Cassis cordial/syrup/squash (In Nigeria and in the UK, I used Ribena) 350 ml Sprite or 7 up, preferably cold 350ml Fanta, preferably cold 1/8th of a teaspoon of Angostura Bitters Squeeze of Lemon Squeeze of Lime Squeeze of Orange To garnish: Cucumber slices, Citrus quarters
Put the about half of the Icecubes in a glass or jug or bowl, saving
the rest to serve the drinks. Pour the blackcurrant cordial in.
Add the Sprite and Fanta.
Then add the bitters, being careful not to add too much. We’re aiming for a smooth balanced finish and not the taste of trees!
The next step are the citrus twist – add a squeeze of Lemon, Lime and Orange.
That’s it. Almost ready.
Give the mix a good stir and pour into glasses or cups. Top up with the remaining Ice cubes. And garnish.
Enjoy.
Note that there are several variations on this theme
1. You could use fruit flavoured icecubes
2. Instead of the Blackcurrant cordial, you could use Grenadine syrup or even Pomengranate syrup. The key thing is to get the ‘Chapman red’ colour
3. You could swap some or all of the Fanta and Sprite with Ginger ale or Bitter Lemon
Whatever you decide, please make this and share your favourite combos with me.
I assure you that this refreshing cocktail (contrary to the suggestions above) is neither come and go (it is here for ALL seasons) nor unstable in its nature (consistent in how to make it and its great taste). So, I rapidly discard that definition and go for it in all its grace and strength – male and all.def. Chapman – an archaic term for an itinerant peddler
I’ve always known Chapman. It is a very Nigerian drink. And that I’m 90% sure off. I’ve never had it in any other country and I remember my friends in the UK being delighted and suprised when I made it for them a few years ago. This citrusy (non)alcoholic cocktail has accompanied many a dinner date with teenagers and adults alike. When I was young, it was the in-thing. And boy did we enjoy it.
For many years, I completely forgot it existed. Those were my years in Liverpool (1997 – 2000) when I was busy exploring other delights like cider. And then, not even in any great depth. It wasn’t till I went home one summer for a couple of weeks and had it again that my head spun and determinedly, I brought back the recipe and the secret ingredient all the way from Naija (affecionate term for Nigeria).
Now while I won’t call it a Tropical drink at all, (I think) it has the look and feel of warm climes, maybe because of all the ice and the cirtusy scents and flavours that accompany it. It is very easy to make, easy to customize and suitable for all ages and almost always comes out right.
Can you guess what’s in it?
….I should give you a tip though. Its not tropical! Cousins to Coca-cola,….and the likeIn Nigeria, Chapman is almost always served in a beer mug. I have made it in so many ways – in a punch-bowl for a kids party; in dainty cocktail glasses for grown-ups and just as a refreshing drink at home in a beer mug. Each one calls for its own ‘container’. None affect the taste. Whatsoever.
What I love about itRecipe for your Chapman
- its easy to make, no special knowledge or skills required, save slice and squeeze
- You can make both junior and senior versions
- You can make it in any quantity
- Varying the combinations and permutations are a snap
The following quantity will fill
1 beer mug or 4 cocktail glasses or about 10 little plastic cups
You will need
Ice cubes 3-4 tablespoons of Blackcurrant/ Cassis cordial/syrup/squash (In Nigeria and in the UK, I used Ribena) 350 ml Sprite or 7 up, preferably cold 350ml Fanta, preferably cold 1/8th of a teaspoon of Angostura Bitters Squeeze of Lemon Squeeze of Lime Squeeze of Orange To garnish: Cucumber slices, Citrus quarters
Put the about half of the Icecubes in a glass or jug or bowl, saving
the rest to serve the drinks. Pour the blackcurrant cordial in. Give the mix a good stir and pour into glasses or cups. Top up with the remaining Ice cubes. And garnish.
1. You could use fruit flavoured icecubes
2. Instead of the Blackcurrant cordial, you could use Grenadine syrup or even Pomengranate syrup. The key thing is to get the ‘Chapman red’ colour
3. You could swap some or all of the Fanta and Sprite with Ginger ale or Bitter Lemon
4. You could easily transform this from
non-alcoholic to alcoholic by adding a capful or two (use your
discretion) of your favourite spirit. Or add some Campari.
5. You determine your garnishes – mint, cucumbers, citrus slices.
I’ve read of people loving bananas in it. Personally, I’m a cucumber
babe but you just might be a Pineapple kinda guy, who knows. Go with the
flow and do rock the boat i f you must. Expand your horizons and mine.Whatever you decide, please make this and share your favourite combos with me.
Thanks and TTFN. Oh, if you want to do more with Angostura, check out their recipe links.
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