Exacto-Pour is a breakthrough method
for training bartenders to pour accurately portioned liquor shots.
Bartenders free pour into a series of test tubes the shot size management wants
customers to receive. Measurement graduations on the side of the test tubes are
hidden from sight by the Exacto-Pour stand during test pours and are used
afterwards to evaluate the accuracy of the bartender's shots.
This is a necessary training tool in bars
that do not have automated control
systems that portion liquor shots. Bartenders can even teach themselves to pour
consistently using the Exacto-Pour system. Management should test bartenders
periodically to insure their pouring accuracy.
Is shot consistency important? When liquor drinks are over-poured 1/4 ounce,
bartenders cost an operation 6 drinks per bottle! If your establishment empties
an average of only 8 bottles per night, that equates to 2,500 drinks that didn't
make their way to the bottom-line that year!
The Exacto-Pour(tm) is a tool used to train and test bartender pouring skills. Although it is most commonly used for free pouring, you can also improve jigger pouring skills with the device. Exacto-Pour(tm) is accurate enough to calibrate liquor systems and is also helpful in creating new recipes.
The patented Exacto-Pour(tm) consists of an acrylic case with cylinders marked with graduations of 1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1, 1 4, 1 1/2, 1 3/4, and 2 ounces. The long narrow cylinders or tubes visually exaggerate even the slightest pouring error thereby motivating improvement.
In addition to the primary graduations, the tubes also show deviation marks at 1/8 and 1/4 ounce over and under the target portion size.
 |
The thin line marks the amount indicated. The dashed line marks 1/8 oz. variations from the thin line. Between the dashed lines is considered the acceptable range for free pouring. For greatest accuracy, read the liquid level at the lowest point ( bottom of the meniscus). |
 |
 |
The
Exacto-Pour(tm) is open on one side so the bartender call see all the
tubes while learning to develop the sense of timing needed to accurately
pour all amounts (1/4 to 2 ounces).
|
 |
When
the unit is turned around, the bartender can not see the tubes and can
be tested according to your standards. A sample test sheet and score
card is included or you can design you own test by what is important to
your bar.
|
Bartenders pour into any glass or container you wish and then check pouring accuracy with the Exacto-Pour(tm). For purposes of speed, you can pour directly into the tubes using a plastic funnel. O-rings hold the tubes in the case, so to empty the unit, you just turn it upside down.
