This the typical bar strainer, that works well with a cocktail shaker or mixing glass. It has prongs and coils for a easy and steady hold while staining the ice from the liquid of the cocktail.

noun a person who mixes and serves alcoholic drinks at a bar. The world of bartending has a language all its own. To be a great bartender, you must know everything inside and out about the profession. This glossary is filled with everyday restaurant terms, bar lingo, and bar terms that every bartender must know.

Out of a particular item.

Anise flavored spirit that is derived from botanicals. Absinthe is prepared traditionally by placing a sugar cube on top of a specially designed slotted spoon that rests on top of your glass that has been filled with absinthe. Iced water is then poured or dripped over the sugar cube in a manner so that water is slowly and evenly displaced into the [..]

The amount of time Tequila, Brandy, Whiskey, Scotch, Bourbon, Cognac, Wine, or Rum have been stored. Traditionally stored in Oak Barrels to enhance flavors.

(ABV) Use to measure the alcohol content of a drink. It is half the amount of proof in the drink.

Type of beer brewed with hops from malted barley. Most have a sweet, full bodied fruity taste. In modern times, quite a few types of ales have become common: Brown Ale, Pale Ale, Golden Ale, Scotch Ale, Stout Ale, Mild Ale, Burton Ale, Old Ale, Belgian Ale.

A liqueur made from apricot pits, and has a slight bitter almond taste.

A liquor or cocktail that stimulates your appetite.

A non-alcoholic drink that is meant to accompany a cocktail. Commonly used as a chaser, or some patrons just like to mix their own cocktails.