Bartender to Know about Standard Bar Measurements

                         Bar Measurements

                               Written By Bhabindra Thapa

                                                                       

Standard Bar Measurements (US) 1 part = any equal part 1 dash/splash = 1/32 ounce 1 teaspoon (tsp) = 1/8 ounce 1 tablespoon (tbsp) = 3/8 ounce 1 pony = 1 ounce 1 jigger/bar glass = 1 1/2 ounces 1 shot (*) = 1 1/2 ounces 1 snit = 3 ounces 1 wineglass = 4 ounces 1 split = 6 ounces 1 cup = 8 ounces 1 pint (pt) = 16 ounces 1 quart (qt) = 32 ounces 1 fifth = 25.6 ounces (1/5 gallon) 1 gallon (gal) = 128 ounces Metric Conversions 1 fluid ounce (oz) = 29.573 milliliters = appx. 3 centiliters (cl) 1 quart (qt) = 9.4635 deciliters 1 gallon (gal) = 3.7854 liters   1 milliliter (ml) = 1/30 ounce 1 centiliter (cl) = 1/3 ounce 1 deciliter (dl) = 3 1/2 ounces 1 liter (l) = 34 ounces       Other Measurements English Metric Fifth = 4/5 Quart = 1/5 Gal. = 25.6 oz    =>    750 ml = 25.5 oz Pint (pt) = 1/2 Quart = 16.0 oz    =>    500 ml = 17.0 oz Half-Pint = 8.0 oz    =>    200 ml = 6.8 oz Half-Gallon = 64.0 oz    =>    1750 ml = 59.7 oz Quart = 32.0 oz    =>    1000 ml = 34.1 oz A "shot glass" is usually 1.5 ounces, but sometimes 2 ounces with a measuring line at 1.5 ounces. You can also buy (in the US) "short shot" glasses or "pony shots" which are 1 ounce. Pony shots are usually used with martinis, manhattans, and rob rays.

 

 

 

setting up a bar

A basic set of tools When setting up a bar, you will need quite a lot of equipment. The following is a list of basic bar equipment you should have in your bar to allow you to make most drinks. You may also want to take a look at the list that will make life behind the bar a bit easier too. Bottle opener Corkscrew Can opener Measuring cups and spoon set Bar spoon with long handle and muddler on the end Juice squeezer Electric blender Cutting board and a sharp knife Ice bucket with an ice tong Mixing glass Shaker and strainer Bottle sealers Towels Boxes/jars to store garnishes in Glassware  You will have to buy a new supplies of the following equipment regularly. Cocktail napkins and coasters Swizzle sticks Straws, both long and short ones Cocktail picks Sugar and salt (for coating rim of glasses)           Additional equipment In addition, you may wish to buy some other equipment to make things a bit easier and to be able to make additional drinks. Ice crusher, preferably electric      You can crush ice manually, but an electric crusher it a whole lot easier than using a hammer. Wooden muddler An ice pick or chipper Vegetable peeler or a twist cutter for fruit peels Ice scoop Funnel Nutmeg grater