Monica Berg:
The cutting edge
S2:E1 The cutting edge
Yes, the shaker is one of the most important tools in a bartender's arsenal, but what about the humble knife? This remains one of the most essential tools behind the bar, but how to do you take care of it properly? Here the team at Tayēr + Elementary show you how; from sharpening this prized implement, to keep it in tip-top condition for the long term.
1. The cutting edge
Yes, the shaker is one of the most important tools in a bartender's arsenal, but what about the humble knife? This remains one of the most essential tools behind the bar, but how to do you take care of it properly? Here the team at Tayēr + Elementary show you how; from sharpening this prized implement, to keep it in tip-top condition for the long term.
2. Fixing rather than throwing
The ability to repair and restore chipped glassware prevents unnecessary waste and cost. Rather than throw this glassware in the bin, the team at Tayēr + Elementary show you how they bring a new lease of life to glassware that would once have been thrown away.
3. Batching & dilution
Many bars today use batching as a way of serving drinks quickly and efficiently; here Monica explains how you can make sure your batched cocktails taste the same as those made to order.
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The Creator
Monica Berg
Monica Berg is a bartender and entrepreneur. Her work includes Muyu liqueurs and London bar(s) Tayēr + Elementary with partner Alex Kratena – no 2 on The Worlds 50 Best Bars 2022. Monica has been awarded “International Bartender of The Year” at the Spirited Awards, “Bartender’s Bartender” by The Worlds 50 Best Bars and is currently ‘most influential person in the Bar World 100’ by Drinks International. She is co-founder of P(OUR), which works to expand drinks knowledge across the bar community and support those protecting regional biodiversity.
tayer-elementary.com
monicasuh
Country
Oslo, Norway, now in London
Residency
Tayēr + Elementary
