TEST OF PRACTICAL KNOWLEDGE QUESTION (a) List six equipment found in the still room. (b) State five mis-en-place for a dispense bar service.

Answer Details

(a) Six equipment found in the still room are:

1. Blender - for blending and mixing ingredients
2. Cocktail shaker - for shaking and mixing cocktails
3. Strainer - for straining cocktails and removing ice or fruit pieces
4. Jigger - for measuring and pouring precise amounts of alcohol
5. Bar spoon - for stirring drinks and reaching into tall glasses
6. Ice bucket - for storing and serving ice

(b) Five mis-en-place (preparation) items for a dispense bar service are:

1. Glassware - having a variety of clean glasses ready for different drinks
2. Ice - having enough ice on hand and readily accessible
3. Mixers and garnishes - having a variety of mixers (such as juices, soda, tonic water) and garnishes (such as fruits, herbs, and bitters) to create a wide range of cocktails
4. Alcohol - having a well-stocked bar with a variety of spirits, liqueurs, and mixers to make any drink requested by a customer
5. Bar tools - having all necessary bar tools, such as shakers, strainers, jiggers, bar spoons, and bottle openers, readily accessible and in good working order.