Hookah Bar Operational Guide
Hookah Bar Rules & Regulations
Confidentiality of Tobacco Brands
Staff must never disclose the brand or name of the tobacco used in our hookahs.
Restricted Entry
Customers are not permitted to enter restricted areas of the bar. Service is provided exclusively at
designated seating areas.
Minimum Drink Requirement
Each customer must order at least one drink.
Hookah Sharing Policy
Groups of more than four people must order more than one hookah to ensure a quality experience
for all guests.
No Outside Food or Beverages
Only food and drinks purchased from the bar are allowed. Outside items are strictly prohibited.
Proper Hookah Handling
Customers must not move, adjust, or modify the hookah setup. Any necessary adjustments will be
handled by staff.
Age Verification
If a customer appears underage, staff must check a valid ID or passport before serving.
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Opening Procedures
Unlock the Door and Turn On the Sign
Unlock the main entrance and ensure it is functioning properly.
Turn on the exterior sign to indicate the bar is open for business.
Power Up the Venue
Turn on all necessary lights, ventilation systems, and background music.
Adjust lighting and music levels to create a welcoming atmosphere.
Prepare the POS System and Cash Register
Turn on the POS system and ensure it is functioning properly.
Count and verify the starting cash in the register, documenting the amount.
Inventory Check and Restocking
Verify stock levels for hookah supplies, bar ingredients, and other essentials.
Restock items as needed to ensure smooth operations.
Cleaning and Setup
Sweep the floor and dust all tables, chairs, and surfaces.
Ensure the hookah area is clean and ready for use.
Bar Preparation
Stock the bar with all necessary ingredients, garnishes, and glassware.
Check that all tools and equipment are clean and operational.
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Closing Procedures
Clean and Sanitize Customer Areas
Wipe down all tables, chairs, and the bar area.
Ensure all surfaces are free of dust, ash, and spills.
Dispose of Trash and Restock Essentials
Empty trash bins and replace liners.
Restock necessary supplies such as napkins, straws, and hookah essentials for the next shift.
Clean the Bathrooms
Sanitize sinks, toilets, and mirrors.
Remove used toilet paper and empty trash bins.
Ensure the bathroom is fully stocked with soap, paper towels, and toilet paper.
Mop the Floor
Sweep and mop all areas, paying extra attention to high-traffic zones.
Hookah Maintenance
Clean the hookah bases thoroughly at least once or twice a week.
Use alcohol, a steamer, and a brush for deep cleaning to remove odors and residue.
Power Down the Venue
Turn off all lights, music, and non-essential electronics.
Ensure refrigerators and essential equipment remain powered as needed.
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Secure the Premises
Lock all doors and windows.
Set alarms if applicable and ensure the location is secure before leaving.
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Cocktail Recipes
Gin and Tonic
Glass: Rock glass
Ingredients:
1 oz Gin
Tonic water
Ice
Garnish: Slice of lime and a sprig of rosemary
Hendrick's Gin and Tonic
Glass: Rock glass
Ingredients:
1 oz Hendrick's Gin
Tonic water
Ice
Garnish: Slice of lime and a sprig of rosemary
Jack and Coke
Glass: Rock glass
Ingredients:
1 oz Jack Daniel's whiskey
Coca-Cola
Ice
Garnish: None (though some people add a lime wedge as an optional garnish)
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Malibu Orange
Glass: Poco Grande glass
Ingredients:
1 oz Malibu rum
Fresh orange juice
Ice
Garnish: Slice of lemon and a cherry
Malibu Pineapple
Glass: Poco Grande glass
Ingredients:
1 oz Malibu rum
Pineapple juice
Ice
Garnish: Slice of lemon and a cherry
Screwdriver
Glass: Milkshake glass
Ingredients:
1 oz Vodka
Fresh orange juice
Ice
Garnish: Slice of lemon and a cherry
Jägerbomb
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Glass: Shot glass inside of a rock glass
Ingredients:
1 oz Jägermeister (in the shot glass)
3 oz Energy drink (in the rock glass)
Preparation: Drop the shot glass with Jägermeister into the rock glass with the energy drink.
Jäger Tonic
Glass: Rock glass
Ingredients:
1 oz Jägermeister
Tonic water
Ice
Garnish: Lime slice or wedge
Godfather
Glass: Rock glass
Ingredients:
1 oz Scotch whisky
1/2 oz Amaretto
Ice
Garnish: Dried orange slice and a cinnamon stick
Godmother
Glass: Rock glass
Ingredients:
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1 oz Vodka
1/2 oz Amaretto
Ice
Garnish: Dried orange slice and a cinnamon stick
Baileys Milk
Glass: Poco Grande glass
Ingredients:
1 oz Baileys Irish Cream
Milk (to fill the glass)
Ice
Rim: Chocolate syrup on the rim of the glass
Garnish: Sherry
Kahlúa Milk
Glass: Poco Grande glass
Ingredients:
1 oz Kahlúa
Milk (to fill the glass)
Ice
Rim: Chocolate syrup on the rim of the glass
Garnish: Sherry
Blue Sapphire
Glass: Poco Grande glass
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Ingredients:
15 ml Peachtree liqueur
15 ml Malibu rum
15 ml Blue Curacao
15 ml Fresh lemon juice
Sprite (to top)
Ice
Garnish: Lemon slice and a cherry
Blue Hawaii
Glass: Poco Grande glass
Ingredients:
1 oz Blue Curacao
1 oz Light rum
15 ml Fresh lemon juice
Pineapple juice (to top)
Ice
Garnish: Lemon slice and a cherry
AMF (Adios Mother Fucker)
Glass: Milkshake glass
Ingredients:
15 ml Light rum
15 ml Tequila
15 ml Gin
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15 ml Vodka
15 ml Triple sec
45 ml Sour mix
1 oz Blue Curacao
Ice
Preparation: Shake all ingredients together, then stir in the milkshake glass.
Top with: Sprite
Garnish: Lemon slice and a cherry
Long Island Iced Tea
Glass: Milkshake glass
Ingredients:
15 ml Light rum
15 ml Tequila
15 ml Gin
15 ml Vodka
45 ml Sour mix
Ice
Preparation: Shake all ingredients together, then stir in the milkshake glass.
Top with: Cola
Garnish: Lemon slice and a mint sprig
Tequila Sunrise
Glass: Poco Grande glass
Ingredients:
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1 oz Tequila
3 oz Orange juice
1/2 oz Grenadine (for the sunrise effect)
Ice
Preparation: Pour the orange juice and tequila over ice. Slowly add the grenadine so it settles at the
bottom, creating the sunrise effect.
Garnish: Orange slice and a cherry
Vodka Sunrise
Glass: Poco Grande glass
Ingredients:
1 oz Vodka
3 oz Orange juice
1/2 oz Grenadine (for the sunrise effect)
Ice
Preparation: Pour the orange juice and vodka over ice. Slowly add the grenadine for the layered
effect.
Malibu Summer Rose
Glass: Poco Grande glass
Ingredients:
1 oz Malibu rum
15 ml Fresh lime juice
Pineapple juice (fill half the glass)
Cranberry juice (fill the other half of the glass)
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Ice
Preparation: Combine Malibu rum and lime juice in the glass, then fill with equal parts pineapple and
cranberry juice. Stir gently.
Garnish: Lime slice and a sprig of mint
Peach Crush
Glass: Poco Grande glass
Ingredients:
1 oz Peachtree liqueur
15 ml Vodka
2 oz Sour mix
Cranberry juice (to fill the rest of the glass)
Crushed ice
Preparation: Combine Peachtree liqueur, vodka, and sour mix in the glass. Add crushed ice, then
top with cranberry juice. Stir gently.
Garnish: Lemon slice and a cherry
Sex on the Beach
Glass: Poco Grande glass
Ingredients:
1 oz Vodka
15 ml Peachtree liqueur
Orange juice (fill half the glass)
Cranberry juice (fill the other half of the glass)
Ice
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Black Russian
Glass: Rock glass
Ingredients:
1 oz Vodka
20 ml Kahlúa coffee liqueur
Ice
Preparation: Fill the rock glass with ice. Pour in the vodka and Kahlúa. Stir gently to mix.
Garnish: Cherry
White Russian
Glass: Rock glass
Ingredients:
1 oz Vodka
20 ml Kahlúa coffee liqueur
A splash of milk
Ice
Preparation: Fill the rock glass with ice. Add vodka and Kahlúa. Top with a splash of milk. Stir gently
to blend the flavors.
Cuba Libre
Glass: Rock glass
Ingredients:
1 oz Light rum
15 ml Fresh lime juice
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Cola (to fill the glass)
Ice
Martini
Glass: Martini glass
Ingredients:
2 oz Gin
1/2 oz Dry vermouth
Ice
Preparation: In a mixing glass filled with ice, combine gin and dry vermouth. Stir well, then strain into
a chilled martini glass.
Garnish: Olive
Cosmopolitan
Glass: Martini glass
Ingredients:
1 oz Vodka
15 ml Triple sec
15 ml Lime juice
15 ml Cranberry juice
Ice
Preparation: Chill the martini glass. In a shaker, combine vodka, triple sec, lime juice, cranberry
juice, and ice. Shake well until the mixture is well-chilled. Strain into the chilled martini glass.
Garnish: Lime wheel
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Kamikaze
Glass: Martini glass
Ingredients:
1 oz Vodka
15 ml Triple sec
15 ml Lime juice
Ice
Preparation: Chill the martini glass. In a shaker, combine vodka, triple sec, lime juice,and ice. Shake
well until the mixture is well-chilled. Strain into the chilled martini glass.
Garnish: Lime wheel
Bacardi Cocktail
Glass: Martini glass
Ingredients:
1 oz Bacardi white rum
15 ml Fresh lime juice
15 ml Grenadine syrup
Ice
Preparation:
Fill a shaker with ice.
Add the Bacardi rum, lime juice, and grenadine.
Shake well until the mixture is well chilled.
Strain into a chilled martini glass.
Virgin Piña Colada
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Glass: Poco Grande glass
Ingredients:
1 oz Piña Colada syrup
4 oz Milk
Ice (enough to blend smoothly)
Preparation:
Add the Piña Colada syrup, milk, and ice to a blender.
Blend until smooth and creamy.
Pour into a Poco Grande glass.
Garnish: Cherry
Piña Colada (with Alcohol)
Glass: Poco Grande glass
Ingredients:
1 oz Piña Colada syrup
4 oz Milk
1 oz Rum
Ice (enough to blend smoothly)
Preparation:
Add the Piña Colada syrup, milk, rum, and ice to a blender.
Blend until smooth and creamy.
Pour into a Poco Grande glass.
Garnish: Cherry
Virgin Mojito
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Glass: Milkshake glass
Ingredients:
1 oz Mojito syrup
15 ml Fresh lime juice
Tonic water (to fill the rest of the glass)
Ice
Preparation:
Fill the milkshake glass with ice.
Pour the mojito syrup and lime juice over the ice.
Top up with tonic water.
Stir gently to mix.
Garnish: Lime wheel and a sprig of mint
Mojito (with Alcohol)
Glass: Milkshake glass
Ingredients:
1 oz Mojito syrup
15 ml Fresh lime juice
1 oz Rum
Tonic water (to fill the rest of the glass)
Ice
Preparation:
Fill the milkshake glass with ice.
Add the mojito syrup, lime juice, and rum.
Top up with tonic water.
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Stir gently to mix.
Garnish: Lime wheel and a sprig of mint
