martin Issue N o. 6 Aug ust 2015
THE BAR GUIDE
Bar Cart ESSENTIALS
Martin’s Bar Guide: TO P 1 0 B A S I C S
The contemporary craft cocktail movement has become a popular sensation for bars and restaurants across the nation. Luckily though, you don’t need to be a professional to curate an excellent bar at home. All you need is a few simple products to start making great cocktails. Stock your bar with these top ten essentials.
1. JIGGER
A s m a l l m e a s u r e f o r l i q u o r, u s u a l l y holding 1.5oz.
2. MUDDLER
A swizzle stick with an enlarged tip for s t i r r i n g d r i n k s , c r u s h i n g f r u i t o r s u g a r.
3. WHISKEY
W h e t h e r i t ’s B o u r b o n , S c o t c h o r a b l e n d e d W h i s k e y, m a k e s u r e t o k e e p a darker variety on hand for cocktails or simply on the rocks.
4. CORDIALS & MIXERS
A strong, sweet alcoholic liquor that is often called for in cocktail recipes or keep it simple with a sparkling soda or a g i n g e r b e e r.
5. CITRUS
Always keep a few lemons and limes on hand for a twist.
6. COCKTAIL SYRUPS
Elevate your drink with a uniquely fl a v o r e d s y r u p o r k e e p i t c l a s s i c with simple syrup.
7. STAINLESS STEEL SHAKER Used for combining and chilling ingredients.
8. RUM
Keep a bottle of light liquor stocked. Rum is great for drinks like Mojitos & Dark and Stormys.
9. AROMATIC BITTERS
A n a l c o h o l i c p r e p a r a t i o n fl a v o r e d w i t h botanicals, a key ingredient in many classic cocktails.
10. OLD FASHIONED GLASS Our go-to cocktail glass can be used for a variety of drinks.
LEARN THE LINGO
ICE
FINGER
N E AT: n o ic e , n o m i xe r
informal unit of measurement typically 2 fl o z
STIRRED stirred with ice; not as cold, but less dilution
MAX MESSIER of Cocktail & Sons
C o c k t a i l & S o n s i s t h e “ b r a i n c h i l d ” o f M a x M e s s i e r, a n award-winning bartender and spirits consultant based currently in New Orleans. Max has been working over the past few years on revitalizing the forgotten concept of the “Home Bar”, which led to the concoction of his all-natural handcrafted syrup line designed for classic c o c k t a i l s . We m e t u p w i t h M a x a t o u r U p t o w n s t o r e s o he could share his classic Mint Julep recipe with us and g i v e u s a f e w b a r t e n d i n g t i p s . Check out more at w w w. m a r t i n w i n e . c o m / c o c k t a i l - r e c i p e s / c o c k t a i l s a n d s o n s
Mint Julep RECIPE: 2oz Bourbon (We like Johnny Drum) 3 / 4 o z Cocktail & Sons Mint and Lemon Ve r b e n a S y r u p Fresh Mint
Muddle ice into a mint julep c u p ( fi l l i c e t o t o p ) , a d d b o u r b o n a n d s y r u p a n d s t i r. Slap mint sprig to awaken the aromas and garnish. Kick off your shoes and enjoy the afternoon!
E A S Y: v e r y l i t t l e i c e ON THE ROCKS: with ice, 2-3 cubes
MUDDLED
crushed fruit, veggies, & sugar
SHAKEN shaken with i c e ; c o l d e r, but higher dilution
FLOAT
HI-BALL
a little liquor added gently to the top of the cocktail
base of liquor and soda water in a tall glass
TWIST citrus peel twisted over the drink to express the oils & dropped in
Once you perfect this classic cocktail, try it with sweet tea!
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DIRTY with olive brine, usually in reference to a martini
DRY
little to no vermouth in a martini
SOUR short drink consisting of l i q u o r, lemon/lime juice, & sugar