Below are your tools listed that will be in your bartender station at all times. You will use each tool frequently.

1. Shaker/Mixer tin:
Also known as your big tin.
It allows you to mix beverages thoroughly.  It is always used when mixing drinks.

3. Bar towel:
A bar towel is a little bit bigger than a wash rag, but smaller than a normal towel. You need to keep this on you at all times while bartending in case of a spill.

4. Bar spoon:
This is used to simply stir or mix things. It is also used to measure sugar and layer certain drinks.

5. Jigger:
Also known as a Measuring tool, this is used to correctly pour the amount of alcohol in your drinks. There is a small and large side. The large side indicates a shot which equals 1 1/4 ounce. The small side indicates 1/2 ounce.

6. Muddler:
This is used to smash fruit.
It is only used in a few drinks.

7. Strainer:
This is used to strain your drinks into a glass without putting them on the rocks. (with ice)

8. Glass rimmer:
This is used to salt and sugar your glass ware. The black sponge will always be filled with lime juice. The sugar is on the very bottom and salt is to the right. Most of them are labled.

Above is your "Speedrack" in order. This is the section in your bartender station where you will make your drinks. You will you these liquors unless asked for a higher brand. These are known as your well brands, or less expensive brands. There is a specific order.

1. Vodka
2. Gin
3. Rum
4. Tequilla
5. Triple sec
6. Whiskey

This order will be the same in every bar. Included in your speedrack will be your juices. Those include:

• Cranberry juice
• Pineapple juice
• Sour mix
• Orange juice
• Pina colada Mix
• Lime Juice
• Grenadine (cheery syrup)
  

There are two different type of alcoholic substances used in drinks. Liquors and Liquers. Liquors are anything 80% and above in alcohol content. Liquers are anything under 80% in alcohol content. There is a simple rule you follow if both liquor and liquer are used in the same drink. Liquor is always 1 1/4 ounce, which is the large side on your jigger, or more known as a "shot". The liquer will be 1/2 ounce everytime, which is the small side of your jigger. This rule applies to the drink if it has BOTH of them in it. Otherwise, follow the recipe.

Below are a list of popular liquers used in certain drinks.

• Anisette
• Amaretto
• Apple brandy
• Baileys
• Chambord
• Cinnamon Schnapps
• Cointreau
• Creme De Almond
• Creme De Banana
• Creme De Cacao
• Creme De Menthe
• Blue Curaco
• Drambuie
• Frangelico
• Galliano
• Grand Marnier
• Gold Schlager
• Jagermeister
• Kahlua
• Midori
• Peppermint Schapps
• Rumplemintz
• Sloe gin
• Triple sec
  

There are 4 important orange flavored liquers that are used often in drinks.

1. Triple sec
2. Cointreau
3. Blue curaco
4. Grand Marnier

Grand Marnier (#4) is an exception to the liquer rule. It is the only liquer that is 80% proof.

Below are some pictures of other popular liquers.