Are you looking for a guide on standard serves of spirits? Want to know more about Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA)? Get the answers in this informative video! Learn from our experts how to avoid cross-contamination of different alcohols, use a jigger correctly, and use an optic and electronic measure correctly. All information is presented professionally so that you can serve all your drinks responsibly! Watch now and become an expert at providing standard servings of spirits.
Cross-contamination can occur from different alcohols in water wash, and excess liquid left in the jigger may mean the next shot is under-poured.
You'll need to wash out and dry the jigger between uses with different ingredients to prevent cross-contamination.
Ball bearing measures and speed pourers are not legal measures and can only be used with a verified measure such as a jigger or egg cup.
Spirit dispensers must be of a pattern approved by the NMI and bear a verification mark applied by a servicing licensee and also must deliver fixed quantities of 15 millilitres, 30 millilitres, or 60 millilitres.
Using a jigger correctly
1. Hold the jigger close to the rim of the glass, not over the glass.2. Pour spirit until the meniscus is level with the top of the jigger or the plimsoll line has been reached.
3. Pour spirit into the glass
4. Shake three times and
5. Top with mixer.
Using an optic measure correctly
1. Hold the glass up to prongs of optic measure2. Press the glass to engage the activator button
3. Allow Spirit to fully dispense into the glass
4. Place the glass on the drip tray
5. Top with mixer. This is optional.
Using an electronic measure correctly
1. Hold the glass up to ETN2. Press the glass to engage the activator button.
3. Allow Spirit to fully dispense into the glass.
4. Place the glass on the drip tray.
5. Top with mixer.