First produced in Tequila, Mexico outside of Jalisco in 16th c.

when the Spaniards ran out of brandy and distilled octli.

At least 51% Blue Agave; the remainder is usually maize or sugarcane.
Agave distillates from elsewhere are labeled Mezcal
Types of Tequila
Blanco ("white") or plata ("silver") not aged white spirit
Oro ("gold") Unaged, caramel, fructose, glycerin and wood flavoring can be added to resemble aged tequila.
Reposado ("rested") aged a minimum of 2 months but less than a year in oak barrels
Aejo ("aged" or "vintage") aged minimum 1 year but less than 3 years in oak barrels
Extra aejo ("extra aged") or ultra aged aged minimum 3 year in oak barrels, new category, established in March
2006
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIW7abMnDPM - how tequila is made

Behind The Bar!!

What is Mixology?
Mixology is the art of mixing beverages
What makes a good Bartender?
Good personal hygiene
Positive mental attitude
Mixology / Beverage expertise
Knowledge of current events
Knowledge of local laws
Rules to For a Bartender
Sanitation of the bar should be maintained
Maintain par stock of items at bar
Use sinks properly, wash, rinse, sanitize
All glass ware should be cleaned and polished
Ensure proper lighting of the bar
Bar stools and surrounding area should be clean
Bartender Productivity
Must Multi task
Mix and Serve 125 drinks per hour
(2 drinks per minute)
Guest interaction
Must be trust worthy
Prep and Mise en Place
Cut Fruit
Stock Ice (cubed or crushed)
Maintain fresh juice, cream, mixers
Determine proper levels of chilled beer and wine, other non alcoholic beverages
Behind the Bar Craftsmanship
Measuring Alcohol
Stirring
Shaking
Flaming Liquors
Creating new recipes and specials
Supporting the Service Staff
Criteria for Determining Restaurant Beverage Service
Customer Base
Price of Individual Beverages
Wine, Beer, Cocktails and Non Alcoholic Selections
Service Style
Staff Training
Bar
Dining room
Tools of the Trade

Glass Ware
Mechanical impact how easy will the class break
Thermal Shock are the glasses going to be chilled in the refrigerator or freezer?
Wine Key
Bottle Opener
Matches / Lighter
Tongs
Spring Strainer
Metal Shaker
Garnish Tray
Bar Spoon
Jigger
Speed Pourer
Cutting Board / paring knife
Zester / Channel Knife
Mixology Terminology
Build- to pour in alcohol then mixers
Stir- mixing method
Straight Up- chilled and strained
Neat- hot shot out of the bottle
On the Rocks- Beverage serves on ice
Bruised vigorous shaking to create ice crystals
Roll- to pour from glass to glass
Blend- use of a blender
Muddle- to crush ingredients in glass
Chill- pour ingredients over ice, usually strained
Back- liquid consumed along side of a spirit
Chaser- liquid consumed right after a shot
Speed Rail- house liquor is stored
Well, Call, Premium, Ultra Premium-quality levels of alcohol in the bar
Basic MOPs of Beverages
1
Stir and Strain (ST)
2
Speed Shake (SP)
3
Shake and Strain (SH)
4
Ice Down Pour (IDP)
The First Three steps to mixing a Cocktail
Place Napkin In Front Of Guest
Select Proper Glass
Place Glass On Rubber Mat

Stir and Strain (ST)

Fill drink glass with ice and water to chill
Fill glass mixer 2/3 the way with ice
Pour Alcohol first then other ingredients
Gently stir with bar spoon
Top glass mixer with spring strainer
Remove ice and water from chilled glass
Strain beverage into chilled glass

Speed Shake (SP)

Fill glass with ice, ALL THE WAY
Pour in alcohol first then other ingredients
Top glass with speed shaker
Shake rapidly, DONT FLIP

Remove speed shaker

Add any other ingredients
Wipe down side of glass

Shake and Strain (SH)

Fill glass mixer 2/3 of the way with ice
Pour alcohol first, then other ingredients
Top glass mixer with metal shaker
Flip so glass mixer in on top
Rapidly shake
Remove glass mixer
Pour from metal shaker into glass mixer
Top glass mixer with spring strainer
Strain into glass

Ice Down Pour (IDP)

Fill glass with ice, ALL THE WAY
Pour in alcohol first, then other ingredients
Wide down the side of the glass

Last Steps to creating a Cocktail

Place Straw or Stir in Drink (if appropriate)
Garnish Drink
Announce to the guest that the drink is ready
Place beverage on beverage napkin