Artezzan · Chester

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Zombie Mix · Chilli Gomme · Foaming Syrup
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Zombie Mix

Makes 750ml
Wray & Nephew250ml
Sailor Jerry250ml
Cointreau250ml
⚠️ Label with date. Shelf life: 7 days. Store behind bar.

Chilli Gomme

Simple syrup + heat
Sugar500g
Water500ml
Fresh Chillis5 pieces
💡 Dissolve sugar in warm water. Add sliced chillis, steep 2hrs. Strain and bottle. Shelf: 2 weeks refrigerated.

Foaming Syrup

For sours & shakes
Foaming Bitters2 pipettes
Water150ml
Gomme50ml
💡 Use as dry-shake alternative for texture in sours. 2 dashes per drink max.
Opening Checklist
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Bar Open — Pre-Service

Complete before first guest

Check Zombie Mix batch — refill if under 200ml
Prep fresh citrus: lime juice, lemon juice, orange juice — label all
Prep garnishes: dehydrated citrus wheels, mint, pineapple chunks, maraschino cherries
Check ice machine — crushed cap filled, cube tray set
Restock back bar bottles — check Tia Maria, Cointreau, Malibu
Wipe all glassware — martini coupes, skull glasses, hurricane glasses
Test espresso machine — pull 1 test shot and adjust grind if needed
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Close & Clean

End of shift checklist

Date label all syrups, fresh juices, and batch mixes
Discard cut fruit after service — no carry over on citrus
Cover garnish trays and refrigerate
Clean blenders, tins, strainers — rinse with hot water
Stock take bottles — flag anything under 20%
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Busy Service Tips

Speed & consistency under pressure

Batch sour mix at start — saves 3 pours per drink
Pre-chill martini coupes with ice water before service
Prep zombie glasses with crushed ice before orders come in
For multiple Espresso Martinis — shake 2 at once in large tin
Always double strain — never skip on classics
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Did you know?
"The Zombie was invented by Donn Beach in 1934. Our version uses a house Zombie Mix to ensure consistency on every pour."
Artezzan Bar Knowledge · Zombie Recipe