If you own a bar or a lounge, there's a good chance you'll need some equipment to serve mixed drinks and other items. Though some bars have limited cocktail menus, others embrace cocktails as a higher-margin offering as it is increasingly popular among the young professional crowd.

Though it's possible to make drinks without a commercial blender, cocktails require a blender to make the drink "efficient" to serve in a busy bar.

In this article, we will discuss the considerations you should make before purchasing a blender for bartending.

What are blenders for bartending?

Bar blenders are specially made for mixed drinks like smoothies, blended cocktails, and other mixed beverages where the components must be integrated quickly. Their functions may vary depending on the workflow of a particular bartender. Some bartenders use bar blenders to shred herbs quickly and produce a stronger aroma. 

What are the essential blender considerations you must know?

Container Material

When you are looking for a blender for bartending, the container's construction plays a critical role. You'll often have three choices: glass, plastic, and stainless steel. 

If you think your staff needs to be properly taught to avoid inserting food products that could harm the container, you shouldn't use glass because it is the most prone to breaking and chipping.

Whereas plastic is the least expensive and most common material used in contemporary industrial blenders. It is also the least long-lasting; you might need to replace it after a few years. 

The most expensive form of container is stainless steel, but if you take care of it properly, you'll have a high-quality, long-lasting, rust- and temperature-resistant material that will last for many years.

Noise Generation 

Noise creation is an essential factor to take into account in the bar and lounge setting. It may be acceptable in bustling bars, but in more laid-back bars, where the environment is essential for drawing customers, a noisy blender could ruin the ambiance and turn off many customers.

Fortunately, a lot of bar blenders aren't that powerful, and as a result, they only make a little noise. If the noise is still too much, ask your supplier about noise enclosures that reduce the noise the blender makes.

Space-Saving Functionality

The "stacking container" feature of some blenders enables you to store, blend, replace, and separately clean portions of the blender. This has substantial benefits for bars with limited space.

Conclusion 

We at Restaurant Solutions Inc. provide affordable and long-lasting blenders for bartending of all shapes and sizes from the top manufacturers. Visit our website to learn more about our offerings.