Bar Whispers Lost in Translation
Removing the stress behind the bar: how to prevent injuries
Think bartending isn't dangerous ? – think again! It isn’t all charm and chat behind the bar, in fact it’s actually a pretty hazardous place to work.
Cowboys beware! There's a new NMI sheriff in town and he's here for your jiggers!
There’s widespread concern that hospitality operators are wilfully under-serving spirits and beer and/or not using correct measuring instruments (jiggers) to take advantage of patrons. Inspectors from the NMI will be carrying out nationwide inspections and fines are hefty.
No more poor pourers: our guide to choosing the right speed pourer for you
So is there really such a difference between pour spouts? And if so how do you choose a the right speed pourer? Here's our guide to choosing the right pourer...
How the jiggers took a u-turn
Not all jiggers are made equal when it comes to accuracy. Look more closely at that round jigger. If you fill it to the top for a full measure, you'll notice a bubble forms. This is called meniscus and that can lead to bars wasting liquor and losing profits...
Riesling Ricky Cocktail Recipe
How the StrainRay got it's name
Inherent design flaws have been passed down through generations of strainers, leading to problems that bartenders have just learned to live with. Average Hawthorne strainers rust and some are uncomfortable to hold, and that's before you get to the problems with straining – springs that are not wound well or tightly won't strain the liquid effectively, thereby ruining an otherwise well-made cocktail and creating waste. Which is why we designed the StrainRay...
Shiraz Negroni Cocktail Recipe
The key to big bar business? Thinking small
We know as a small business ourselves, that with sustained growth, each day gets busier. At these times it’s so easy to forget the small details. How then do you focus your attention? Here are three small points for every venue that can make a massive difference...
Get your bar out of a muddling mess
There are so many muddler options out there, including plastic, steel and wooden variations, with and without teeth. You may prefer the feel of one material over another, but it's also important to think about longevity. So how do you choose a muddler?
