Unit 1: NON – ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES- Classification (Nourishing, stimulating & refreshing
beverages). Tea- a) Origin & manufacturer b) Types & brands. Coffee- a) Origin & manufacturer
b) Types & brands. Juices & soft drinks. Cocoa & malted beverages. Expansion & Growth
(Local Players). Local beverages:- Lassi, Jal jeera, Aam ka panna, Thandai, Buttermilk, Kokum,
Panagam & Sherbet
Unit 2: EXECUTIVE BAR- a) Introduction, definitions & licenses b) Bar layout – Physical layout
of bar c) Bar stock – Alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages available. d) Bar equipment e) bar card.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES- a) Introduction, definition & classification b) Production of alcohol-
Fermentation process & Distillation process
Unit 3: WINES- a) Definition & history b) Classification & production with examples
(Table/still/natural, Sparkling, and Fortified & Aromatized) c) Vine species & grape varieties d) Old
world wines (France & Italy – famous wines from these countries, wine regions, wine laws, Spain,
Germany & Portugal). New world wines – Famous wines of USA, Australia & New Zealand, India,
Chile & Argentina, South Africa; Storage of wines, Food & Wine Harmony-Traditional
/contemporary
Unit 4: BEER- Introduction & definition- Types of beer, Storage. Other fermented beverages
(Cider, Sake, Perry, Mead, Toddy, Fenny, Pulque) SPIRITS- Introduction, definition, classification
& popular brands of: Whisky, Rum, Gin, Brandy, Vodka, Tequila, Other spirits (Absinthe, Aquavit,
Pastis, Schnapps, Arrack, Mezcal. Different proof systems (Definitions)-American proof, British
proof (Sikes scale) & Gay Loussac (OIML Scale). Cigars- Cigars – Shapes, sizes, parts & colors
& brand names.; Care & storage of cigar
Unit 5: APERITIF- a) Introduction & definition b) Popular types of aperitifs (Vermouth
(Definition, types & brand names) & Bitters (Definition, types & brand names)
LIQUEURS- a) Definition & history b) Broad categories of liqueurs (Herbs, Citrus, Fruit,
Bean & Kernel) c) Popular liqueurs (Name, color, predominant flavor & country of origin).
COCKTAILS & MIXED DRINKS- Definition & history, Classification. Recipe, preparation &
service of popular cocktails (Pink gin, Mojito, Martini – Dry & Sweet, Manhattan – Dry & Sweet,
Dubonnet, Rob-Roy, Bronx, White lady, Pink lady, Sidecar, Bacardi, Alexander, Tom Collins,
Gin fizz, Flips, Noggs, Champagne cocktail, Between the sheets, Daiquiri, Bloody Mary,
Screwdriver, Tequila sunrise, Gin sling, Planters punch, Singapore sling, Pina Colada, Rusty nail,
B & B, Black Russian, Margarita, Gimlet – Dry & Sweet, Cuba libre, Whisky sour, Blue lagoon,
Harvey wall banger)