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The recipe of a cocktail is known as the "spec".It is important to follow specs to maintain quality and consistency across the brand.

Our specs are written to assist your learning. Each spec will have the following...

Glass

Method

Ice

Ingredients (with

counts/volumes)

Garnish

Learning each spec in this order will help you to remember it when you come to make the drink.

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E F F I C I E N T D R I N K S M A K I N G

The general idea is to ensure that a group of guests can receive their drinks at the same time.

For example, a guest orders a vodka & lemonade and a Mojito. The mojito could take about a minute and the vodka & lemonade will take about 10 seconds so it is

best to start with the mojito and have both drinks finished within 10 seconds of each other.

Keeping efficient drinks making in mind will help your ability to multi-serve effectively.

Multi-Serving

Eventually you will be able to take multiple orders at the same time and serve them as effectively and efficiently as if you were making one order. It is a good idea

to start small with multi-serving and to practice taking two orders until you are comfortable, then taking three... then four... you get the idea.

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Native to Asia, Lemons are a hybrid of a sour orange and a citron and are rich in vitamin C. We use lemon wedges and zests for garnishes and sometimes squeeze a wedge into a drink to add some lemon flavour to our acid blend.

Originating in Southeast Asia, limes are high in many beneficial vitamins and minerals. Sailors used to drink lime juice with alcohol and water to help prevent scurvy. We use lime wedges and zests as a garnish some of our serves.

The Pink Grapefruit was discovered in 1929 in Texas and is the first variety to recieve a US Patent. It has a sweet, tart and slightly bitter flavour. We dehydrate pink grapefruit slices to use as garnish and use the zest and juice in some drinks.

One orange can provide about 92% of the recommended daily amount of vitamin C and the fruit was definitely named before the colour. We use Orange wedges, zests and juice in drinks from a simple orange juice to an Old Fashioned.

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Lime Orange

Pink

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Greek legend has it that a nymph named Minthe was transformed into this fresh tasting herb. With over 600 different varieties, mint is one of the most common herbs in the world. We use mint in many of our drinks to help fresh flavours come through and as a garnish to aid the aromatic qualities of the drink

Cucumbers are packed with B vitamins that are a good healthy alternative to caffeinated drinks. We use them as a gin garnish and in cocktails to add a cool freshness to the flavour profile.

Cucumber

Mint

The viola flowers we use are edible as they are harvested when they are young. Many different parts of the plant have been known to treat sore throats, over-hydration and anxiety. We use them as an elegant looking garnish on our cocktails.

Viola

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Prep par levels are the approximate levels of each item that you need to have for any given day. Par levels include what is in stations and any additional backup.

Below is an example prep sheet. The current level of prep is to be written in the "Count" column each morning to help you assess what to prep to get up to your par level for the day.

It is also helpful to write a list items to prep to help organisation of prep jobs for the team.

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Garnishes

Garnishes are decorative (sometimes functional) items added to a mixed drink. The main reasons for garnishing a drink are;

The garnish is just as important as the base spirit in any drink so it should not be

changed, just like any other ingredient.

If it doesn't look like a good quality

garnish, don't use it.

• To make the drink attractive and encourage guests to buy it• To make the drink easily recognisable• To enhance the flavour of the drink by adding oils or aroma

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For items that are supplied with a "Use By" or "Best Before" date - these should be

followed.

All fruit and veg must be washed before being prepped or put on the bar for use.

Whole Fruit & Veg

• Checked weekly and before use for smell, colour and texture

• Discard if not fit for use

Prepped Fruit & Veg

• Container date labelled with a 3 day shelf life

• Checked before use for smell, colour and texture• Discard if not fit for use

Fruit & Veg

HerbsAll herbs must be washed before being prepped or put on the

bar for use.

Whole and Prepped Herbs

• Checked weekly and before use for smell, colour and texture• Discard if not fit for use

Dairy• Day dot the container on opening to indicate the day it

was opened• Check manufacturers guidelines for information such

as "consume within 3 days of opening" and make sure these are followed.

Purees and Juices• Day dot the container on opening to indicate the day it

was opened• When decanted into juice or puree bottle, label with

date the carton was opened and the day it is to be discarded

• Check manufacturers guidelines for information such as "consume within 10 days of opening" and make sure these are followed.

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*NB: The gin is to be poured using a jigger. The bottle of tonic is to be served

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Gin[jin] noun.

An alcoholic spirit distilled from grain or malt and flavoured with juniper berries. Bottled at no less than 37.5% ABV

Origin: EnglandDistillery: Beefeater Gin DistilleryABV: 40.0%Distillation: Copper Pot StillTasting Notes: Juniper, Black Pepper, Orange Citrus, Corriander

A quintessential London dry gin made with big juniper

character and strong citrus notes.

Still made in London to the original recipe of the 9

botanicals

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Origin: EnglandDistillery: Beefeater Gin DistilleryABV: 37.5%Distillation: Copper Pot StillTasting Notes: Juniper, Black Pepper, Vanilla, Soft Strawberry

Beefeater Pink Strawberry is a vibrant Pink Gin made using

the original Beefeater London Dry Recipe with the addition

of Natural Strawberry flavouring to give it a fresh and fruity strawberry taste.

Origin: JapanDistillery: Osaka DistilleryABV: 43.0%Distillation: Copper Pot StillTasting Notes: Juniper, Pine, Green Tea, Floral

In Japanese, Roku translates as the number six. Inside every

bottle of Roku Gin, you will find six very special botanicals

that are sourced in Japan.

Among other botanicals, Roku

contains Sakura leaves and

flowers, Sencha tea, Gyokuro tea,

Sansho pepper and Yuzu peel

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Origin: LondonDistillery: Thames distillery ABV: 42%Distillation: Copper Pot StillTasting Notes: Juniper, Spice, Lemongrass

From 11 Botanicals and the use of both Carterhead and Bennett distillation comes a heavy yet light and floral Gin.

Not a London Dry, this gin has cucumber and rose petal

essence added after distillation creating a very distinct liquid.

Nutmeg

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Vodka[ˈvɒdkə

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noun.

An alcoholic spirit of agricultural origin obtained following fermentation of potatoes and/or cereal, or other agricultural raw elements. It must be bottled at no less than 37.5% ABV

Origin: RussiaDistillery: Talvis Distillery, Tambov, Russia and Latvijas Balzams, Riga, LatviaABV: 40.0%Tasting Notes: Black pepper, Aniseed, Citrus

Established in 1938, Stoli uses old traditions to create a classic Vodka. Clear in colour with marshmallow,

mineral and mild fruit peel aromas. A medium bodied palate with pastry frosting and citrus rind

flavors.

Raw Materials

Spring/Winter Wheat+ Rye

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Mezcal[mɛˈskæl] noun.

An alcoholic spirit made from agave and produced within nine states of Mexico; Durango, Guerrero, Guanajuato, Michoacán, Oaxaca, Puebla, San Luis Potosí, Tamaulipas, or Zacatecas.

State: OaxacaTown: TlacolulaMezcalero: Doroteo GarciaAgave: EspadinGrind: TahonaAgave Age: 8 Years

Style: JovenABV: 43%Distillation: Copper Pot StillTasting Notes: Soft smokiness, Fresh peach, Sugared almond

The agave used to make this mezcal are cooked in an

underground oven for about 5 days using ocote, holm oak, and

peppertree which give the mezcal a smokiness desirable for cocktails.

The agave are then tahona-crushed before being put into

1,500 litre fermentation vats for 7 to 30 days. Finally, it is doubled

distilled in a 500 litre copper still.

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Tequila[tɪˈkiːlə] noun.

a distilled alcoholic spirit made from at least 51% blue agave and produced within the Jalisco state of Mexico or certain municipalities in the Mexican states of;Guanajuato, Michoacán, Tamaulipas or Nayarit.

Made with agave sourced from the highlands of Jalisco that is

then cooked in steam pressure autoclaves, El Tequileno is distilled in copper pot stills to remove all

unwanted impurities before being aged and bottled as one of 5

different expressions.

State: JaliscoABV: 38%Distillation: Copper Pot StillTasting Notes: Slight Spiciness, Savoury, Delicate Finish

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Rum[rʌm] noun

.An alcoholic spirit distilled from sugar-cane residues or molasses without the addition of flavourings. Distilled to a strength no more than 96% ABV and bottled at a strength no less than 37.5% ABV

Origin: BermudaDistillery: N/A - Blender onlyABV: 40.0%Distillation: Column Still and Pot StillTasting Notes: Bergamot, Spice, Honey, Citrus

An ideal rum for mixing, produced in Bermuda since 1806 and known

as "The Spirit of Bermuda". Its name comes from the black wax originally

used to seal the bottles. Rich and well balanced this has enticing

notes of butterscotch, vanilla and caramel. The signature serve is with

ginger beer in a Dark 'n' Stormy.

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Established: Santiago de CubaProduced: Puerto RicoDistillery: Bacardi DistilleryABV: 37.5%Distillation: Column StillTasting Notes: Vanilla Spice, Dark Brown Sugar, Light Spice, Pepper

On February 4, 1862, Don Facundo Bacardi Massó purchased the first

BACARDÍ rum distillery on El Matadero Street, in the town of

Santiago de Cuba, for 3.500 pesos. Here, using particular strain of yeast that became known as 'La Levadura

BACARDI', he set out to create a locally produced spirit that was as

sophisticated as the finest Cognacs.

Established: London, UKProduced: Jamaica/BarbadosDistillery: Worthy Park/FoursquareABV: 37.5%Distillation: Pot StillTasting Notes: Rose, Nutmeg, TangyPineapple, Brown Sugar, Cinnamon

Combining rums from the Worthy Park Estate in Jamaica and the

Foursquare Distillery in Barbados, The Duppy Share showcases the

true spirit of the Caribbean. Added to this spiced blend is pineapple, kola nut and Caribbean spices.

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The essence of real coconut is delicately infused with Bacardi Carta

Blanca. A tropical combination of delicious coconut and Caribbean

sugar cane that is refreshing, clean and sweet. An exquisite flavour

powers through each sip of Bacardi’s signature rum, delivering

smoothness and a light sweetness

Established: Santiago de CubaProduced: Puerto RicoDistillery: Bacardi DistilleryABV: 32%Distillation: Column StillTasting Notes: Tropical fruit, White pepper, Creamy coconut

NB: Rum based infusion only. Not a Rum.

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Temperance Spirit

A version of an alcoholic spirit made without alcohol, or with the alcohol removed or reduced to almost zero.

[ˈtɛmp(ə)r(ə)ns ˈspɪrɪt] noun.

Inspired by wild herbs and botanicals flavours are combined to create

complex alcohol-free spirits. Distilled in beaten copper stills, the end product is

pure, honest and natural.Herbs and botanicals are organic and ethically sourced, wherever possible

using recycled and recyclable packaging – even the label is printed on material that is a by-product from

the sugar industry.

Origin: Wetherby, England ABV: 0%Production Method: Copper Pot DistillationTasting Notes: Lemon Verbena, Fresh Herbs, Fennel

Verben

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Lyre's doesn't just provide an alternative to those who don’t wish to imbibe alcohol, its

versatility ensures everyone can enjoy the mirth and merriment of a soiree or shindig.

Alluding to its mission, the brand is named after the Australian lyrebird, what the company dubs

as “the world’s greatest mimic.”

Origin: Australia ABV: Up to 0.5%Production Method: Essence/Distillate BlendingTasting Notes: Caramelised brown sugar, Bitter molasses, Flamed orange peel.

Dark Cane

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Whisky

An aged spirit distilled from malted grain, such as barley or rye.

[ˈwɪski

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noun.

Bill Samuels Sr. simply wanted a whisky he would enjoy drinking.

That is, never bitter or sharp. Maker's Mark is made with red winter wheat for a full-flavored

bourbon that's easy to drink. To ensure consistency, Maker's mark

is aged to taste, not time.

Origin: Kentucky, USADistillery: Makers Mark, Star Hill FarmABV: 45%Distillation: Copper Column and Copper Pot StillTasting Notes: Honey, Hazelnut, Spice

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Starward has combined malted barley and wheat to create Two-Fold, a marvellous whisky from

Melbourne which has been allowed to mature entirely in

Australian red wine casks. A big, fruit-forward dram that suits sipping over ice on a warm

evening and even lends itself well to use in cocktails.

Origin: Melbourne, AustraliaDistillery: StarwardABV: 40%Distillation: Copper Pot StillTasting Notes: Brown Sugar, Cinnamon, Peppercorn

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Fold

Naked Malt (formerly Grouse) is aged in first fill sherry casks to

produce a smoother and sweeter whisky than its predecessor. Created to fit the game in the market for a more accessible

whisky, it is a blend based around malt whisky from Highland Park

and Macallan.

Origin: ScotlandRegion: Speyside, IslandsDistillery: Macallan/Highland ParkABV: 40%Tasting Notes: Sultanas, Sticky Toffee Pudding, Raspberry Jam, Victoria Sponge

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Liqueur

A spirit drink having a minimum sugar content of 100 grams per litre except when the base spirit is of cherry or the primary aromatic substance is gentian (or similar). The minimum alcoholic strength must be 15% ABV and flavourings must be natural or nature-identical.

[lɪˈkjʊə] noun.

In the summer of 1885, Émile Giffard was a dispensing chemist living in Angers in the Loire Valley. He had an inventive, inquiring mind and took an interest in the digestive and refreshing properties of mint. He ended up concocting a pure, clear and refined white mint liqueur which he put to the test by offering the guests at the Grand Hotel samples as relief against the heat wave. Having found instant success, Émile turned his pharmacy into a distillery and named his liqueur "Menthe-Pastille" in reference to the tiny mint sweets that were all the rage at the time.

The fruits and plants used in Giffard Liqueurs are predominantly grown within the Loire

Valley. They are then macerated in alcohol anywhere from 48 hours to 3 months

depending on the fruit that is used. Each batch is then blended, filtered and tasted

before bottling to ensure a consistent product all year round

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A deep red colour with orange and amber shades. A very fruity mouth with

blackberries, blackcurrants and other small acidulous red fruits notes.

Creme de FramboiseRaspberry

Origin: Loire Valley, FranceRange: Cremes des Fruits ABV: 16%

Creme de Fraise des BoisWild Strawberry

From the typical “green” taste of wild strawberries to the very ripe fruit taste characteristic of jam and marmalades.

Very pleasant end of the mouth.

Origin: Loire Valley, FranceRange: Cremes des Fruits ABV: 16%

RhubarbeRhubarb

Intense aroma, typical of rhubarb. On the palate, a stewed note that prevails over the astringent characteristic of the fruit,

making the liqueur both lively and sweet.

Origin: Loire Valley, FranceRange: Classic LiqueursABV: 20%

Light salmon pink colour with golden shades. Deliciously fruity aroma combining the softness of the flesh and characteristic vegetal notes of the skin. Very fruity taste.

Sweet notes of the ripe flesh and skin.

Peche de VignesVineyard Peach

Origin: Loire Valley, FranceRange: Cremes des FruitsABV: 16%

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Midori melon Liqueur’s taste comes from the blending of the juices of muskmelons. Grown in

only one region of Japan, muskmelons are incredibly hard to find. Because of this, they can sell for as much as US $20,000 in

their first harvest.

Origin: JapanABV: 20%Tasting Notes: Melon

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Briottet, a family wine trading business was created in 1836. In

the 1900s, faced with the growing popularity of the “blanc-cassis”

aperitif, Edmond Briottet gradually abandoned the family business to

focus on making Crème the famous Crème de Cassis de Dijon.The Crème de Cassis de Dijon as

well as other top-of-the-range fruit liqueurs are still produced in

the heart of Burgundy today.

Maceration is strictly controlled. First, the fruit is carefully checked and then lightly crushed to allow the alcohol to penetrate right to the heart of the

berries. Then the fruit is added to the maceration vats where it rests for up to 75 days as the maximum flavour is extracted. During this period, a number of

secret processes are carried out to ensure the resulting infusion is as homogeneous as possible. Finally, a pure sugar solution is carefully blended

with the infusion and bottled to ensure no oxidation can occur.

Soft floral notes in both aroma and taste that give way to a powerful taste of poppy

drops - a traditional French sweet invented in the 19th century.

Origin: Loire Valley, FranceRange: Classic LiqueursABV: 20%

CoquelicotPoppy

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Mac.

Mac. by Brookie’s is a versatile little nutter made from locally sourced roasted Macadamia

Nuts & toasted Native Australian Wattleseed. The end result is the ‘Mac Daddy’ of all nut liqueurs.

Effortlessly smooth, Mac. fits into any social occasion.

Origin: Cape Byron, AustraliaABV: 23%Tasting Notes: Butterscotch, Cacao, Roasted coffee beans

Each bottle of Lanique is made using thousands of hand-picked rose petals. They make this to a recipe that's over 200 years old dating back to the 1700s, at a

time when rose-flavoured spirits were enjoyed by royalty all over Europe. The resulting pink spirit tastes a lot like Turkish delight!

Origin: UKABV: 39%Tasting Notes: Rose, Turkish delight, Fruity and floral

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St~Germain is a French liqueur made with fresh elderflowers,

hand-picked once a year in the late spring. Its flavor is subtle, delicate and captivating. An

ensemble of notes of peach, pear, and grapefruit creating an

inconspicuous ingredient that is everything at once.

Origin: FranceABV: 20%Tasting Notes: Pear, Elderflower, Elderberries, Tangy Citrus

The Authentic Italian Amaretto since 1851, made and bottled in Saronno - Italy, according to an old and unique family recipe, by

the infusion of the famous “Amaretti del Chiostro di Saronno”

cookies.

Origin: ItalyABV: 24%Tasting Notes: Caramel, Marzipan, Apricot, Battenberg Cake

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Carefully selected botanicals are distilled with the utmost care before Yuzu meets Mandarin.

Together, they form the base of this fresh Gin Liqueur: a union of delicate acidity, gentle sweetness

and a touch of bitterness.Goes down a treat paired with

tonic.

Origin: GermanyABV: 20%Tasting Notes: Tart yuzu, Lime curd, Herby juniper, Sour orange

Aperol's unique bittersweet taste and vibrant orange colour derive from a secret and original recipe,

that has remained unchanged since 1919. The infusion of ingredients which include

oranges, herbs and roots make for the perfectly balanced

combination.

Origin: ItalyABV: 11%Tasting Notes: Orange, Herbal, Bittersweet

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Take the classic Jawbox gin, add some fiery ginger spice and finish

with the intense flavour of pineapple. Yes pineapple. Jawbox Pineapple and Ginger Gin Liqueur

is well balanced, a tasty combination of sweet and spice,

married with the unique botanicals of the classic gin.

Origin: BelfastABV: 20%Tasting Notes: Pineapple, Juniper, Warm ginger

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