I will create a professional cocktail menu for your bar or restaurant
Beverage Manager, Bar Consultant, Founder of The Double Strainer
Level 2
Has met high performance criteria and has a proven track record for meeting client expectations.
Highly Responsive
Known for exceptionally quick replies
About this Gig
I create professional, service-ready cocktail and mocktail menus for bars, restaurants, hotels and new hospitality concepts.
More than a list of drinks: you get original recipes designed around your venue, guests, equipment and workflow, with clear instructions your team can follow consistently.
WHAT EVERY PACKAGE INCLUDES
- Custom menu concept and original recipes
- Measurements in ml and oz, plus technical specifications
- Step-by-step methods, glassware, ice and garnish details
- Prep notes and a reference image for each drink
CHOOSE YOUR LEVEL
- BASIC: Core menu with the essentials to execute each drink
- STANDARD: Adds house-prep guides, batching notes and menu-ready descriptions
- PREMIUM: Adds prep SOPs, batching guides, service standards and a costing template
NEED FULL COSTING?
Add Costing & Pricing for per-drink ingredient costs, beverage cost percentages and suggested selling prices using your supplier prices.
Need more or fewer drinks? Message me for a custom offer.
Graphic design and final menu layout are not included.
Business type:
Startups
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SMBs
Industry:
Food & beverage
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Hospitality
Clients I’ve worked with
Cinnamon Group
Head Bartender for The Sticky Wicket, managed by Cinnamon Group. I developed and implemented cocktail menus and recipes, established bar procedures and service standards, selected equipment and products, trained the bar team, managed inventory and supported daily beverage operations and cost control.
Jun 2022-Apr 2023
Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach
Head Mixologist leading beverage program development for Hotel Indigo Bandung Dago Pakar. Responsible for cocktail menu development, bar setup, recipes and SOPs, staff training, supplier coordination, beverage standards and opening preparation across the hotel’s F&B outlets.
Apr 2025-Oct 2025
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FAQ
Why should I choose this service for my venue?
Because the delivery is structured as a working menu system, not a simple list of drinks. Depending on the package, it can include recipes, specs, SOPs, prep sheets, batching guidance, descriptions, and menu logic. This helps venues move from idea to execution with more clarity and less confusion.
What do you need from me to start?
Venue type (bar/hotel/event), menu goal (new menu or refresh), target guests, price range, and any concept/theme.
What will I receive exactly?
You receive spec sheets for each drink, a prep/SOP file for all ingredients and batches, a costing template (Excel), a menu presentation file (content-ready), and a menu map with positioning strategy.
Can you match my venue style and audience?
Yes. I tailor drinks to your brand style (classic/modern/tropical/culinary), guest profile, equipment level, and service speed needs.
Do you create menus that are fast to execute during busy service?
Yes. I design for throughput: batching options, station workflow, simplified steps, and consistency checks—so the team can execute quickly without losing quality.
Do you include a Quality Control checklist for managers?
Yes. You get a QC Audit checklist to verify standards, balance, garnish, dilution, prep freshness, and service consistency over time.
Do you provide costing and pricing?
I provide an automated costing template. If you share your ingredient prices, I can cost the full menu for you (as an add-on or upgraded package).
Can you work with limited equipment or a basic bar setup?
Yes. I can design recipes around what you already have. If you want advanced techniques, I’ll specify what’s required and offer simpler alternatives.
Can you create a themed menu concept with storytelling?
Yes. I can build the concept narrative, menu structure, and short guest-facing descriptions to make the menu easy to sell.
Do you design the menu graphics / layout?
I don’t provide full graphic design (branding, typography, print layout). I deliver content-ready menu text and a structured presentation file, plus illustrative reference images (AI-generated) to show how each drink should look (glassware, garnish, style).
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Rating Breakdown
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- Quality of delivery
- Value of delivery
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A alsarouri

United States
Ongoing collaborationRiccardo has been exceptional to work with. He is highly professional, detail-oriented, responsive, and has shown a deep understanding of our business and vision. He went above and beyond what we expected, providing thoughtful research, clear recommendations, and well-organized work throughout the project....
$1,000-$2,500
Price
3 weeks
Duration
Helpful?L latricesalvador

United States
From our initial conversation I could tell that he would take this project seriously and he DELIVERED. I could tell that he definitely enjoys his work and will not stop until we are satisfied. He listens very well and takes the feedback seriously, in order to exceed our expectations.
$1,000-$2,500
Price
2 weeks
Duration
Helpful?H hayalg

Belgium
Ongoing collaborationThis is my second time working with Riccardo but I missed the chance of reviewing the previous customized order, so I'll try to include it here as it might help future clients to get a better understanding of his services. In the first order, he designed a complete cocktail menu including signature and...
$50
Price
5 days
Duration
Helpful?P pillaandrea

Malaysia
Ongoing collaborationPerfetto! Tutto secondo i piani e come descritto dal servizio! Oltre le mie aspettative ;) Grazie Riccardo
$50-$100
Price
4 days
Duration
Helpful?R reeyau45

Malaysia
I had a great experience with Riccardo. His service was fast and exactly on point. I was genuinely impressed by his creativity in curating artisanal tropical cocktails based on the specific flavors I wanted, even incorporating local delicacies in a thoughtful and balanced way. The level of detail was...
$50-$100
Price
4 days
Duration
Helpful?
7 reviews for this Gig
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Rating Breakdown
- Seller communication level
- Quality of delivery
- Value of delivery
Sort By
A alsarouri

United States
Ongoing collaborationRiccardo has been exceptional to work with. He is highly professional, detail-oriented, responsive, and has shown a deep understanding of our business and vision. He went above and beyond what we expected, providing thoughtful research, clear recommendations, and well-organized work throughout the project....
$1,000-$2,500
Price
3 weeks
Duration
Helpful?L latricesalvador

United States
From our initial conversation I could tell that he would take this project seriously and he DELIVERED. I could tell that he definitely enjoys his work and will not stop until we are satisfied. He listens very well and takes the feedback seriously, in order to exceed our expectations.
$1,000-$2,500
Price
2 weeks
Duration
Helpful?H hayalg

Belgium
Ongoing collaborationThis is my second time working with Riccardo but I missed the chance of reviewing the previous customized order, so I'll try to include it here as it might help future clients to get a better understanding of his services. In the first order, he designed a complete cocktail menu including signature and...
$50
Price
5 days
Duration
Helpful?P pillaandrea

Malaysia
Ongoing collaborationPerfetto! Tutto secondo i piani e come descritto dal servizio! Oltre le mie aspettative ;) Grazie Riccardo
$50-$100
Price
4 days
Duration
Helpful?R reeyau45

Malaysia
I had a great experience with Riccardo. His service was fast and exactly on point. I was genuinely impressed by his creativity in curating artisanal tropical cocktails based on the specific flavors I wanted, even incorporating local delicacies in a thoughtful and balanced way. The level of detail was...
$50-$100
Price
4 days
Duration
Helpful?

