Diwakar Prasad 1 SERVING TEMPERATURES OF DRINKS Subject - Bar and Bar Management

2Diwakar Prasad There is a generally accepted Serving Temperature for many drinks. The rules are: There is a generally accepted Serving Temperature for many drinks. The rules are: Bitters and Cider are enjoyed slightly cool Bitters and Cider are enjoyed slightly cool Indian beers mostly served very cold Indian beers mostly served very cold Spirits are served at bar temperature and the temperature of the drink is adjusted by the guest’s choice of accompaniments such as ice, water, chilled cola, lemonade etc. Spirits are served at bar temperature and the temperature of the drink is adjusted by the guest’s choice of accompaniments such as ice, water, chilled cola, lemonade etc. Cognac is served at bar temp and the guest may warm their drink by holding the glass in their hands. Cognac is served at bar temp and the guest may warm their drink by holding the glass in their hands.

3Diwakar Prasad Red wine is served at room temp but in Indian condition of hot and humid climate it gives the best result if served in between 15-17º C. Red wine is served at room temp but in Indian condition of hot and humid climate it gives the best result if served in between 15-17º C. White and Rose wines are served chilled were as sparkling wines and champagnes well chilled White and Rose wines are served chilled were as sparkling wines and champagnes well chilled Where necessary a bottle of white or sparkling wine can be chilled in 20 minutes that’s placed in an ice bucket filled with ice and water. Where necessary a bottle of white or sparkling wine can be chilled in 20 minutes that’s placed in an ice bucket filled with ice and water.

4Diwakar Prasad SERVING TEMPERATURE IN º C. 100 to 80 º C Tea, Coffee, Liqueur coffee Serve as soon as made 20 º C Medium Sweet Sherries and Madeira, Ruby and Vintage Port 18 º C to 20 º C Red Wine 18 º C to 20 º C 15 º C Light Red Wine 17 º C Dry Sherries and Dry Madeira 10 º C to 13 º C Bottled Beer 12 º C to 15 º C º C

5Diwakar Prasad 15 º C White and Tawny Port 12 º C to 16 º C Draught Beer 11 º C to 13 º C 10 º C Cider 8 º C to 10 º C Stout White and Rose Wine 8 º C Beaujolais Nouveau 10 º C Draught Lager 6 º C to 8º C Bottled Lager 7 º C Sparkling Wine, Champagne 7 º C

6Diwakar Prasad 5 º C Imported Beer and Lager 5 º C 0 º C Vodka Sometimes Served Ice-Cold

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