BEVERAGE PRODUCTION CONTROL Chapter 15 Copyright © 2006 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All rights reserved

Objectives of Beverage Production Control To ensure that all drinks are prepared according to management’s specifications To guard against excessive costs that can develop in the production process Copyright © 2006 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All rights reserved

Devices for Measuring Standard Quantities Shot glass (plain or lined) Jigger Pourer Automated dispenser Copyright © 2006 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All rights reserved

How to Calculate the Cost of Straight Drinks Method I Total number of ounces in bottle ÷ Standard portion size (ounces) = Number of drinks per bottle Cost of bottle ÷ Result from Step 1 = Standard drink cost Copyright © 2006 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All rights reserved

How to Calculate the Cost of Straight Drinks Method II Cost of bottle ÷ Total number of ounces in bottle = Cost per ounce Result from Step 1 × Standard portion size = Standard drink cost Copyright © 2006 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All rights reserved