KG91 - preflight

preflight

Pre-guests checklist. Run through 30-60 min before. Skip what doesn't apply.

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fridge

citrus fresh: lemon, lime, orange (squeezable, not dried) berries / amarena cherries in stock mint alive opened vermouth still good (sweet vermouth >6 weeks open, taste it) soda cold

freezer

big cubes stocked regular ice stocked (top up day-of) coupes chilled (15-20 min pre-pour)

bar top / cupboard

spirits out: whiskey, gin (hendrick's, monkey fist), white rum modifiers out: campari, cointreau, sweet vermouth (martini) bitters: angostura syrups: simple (smell-check if old)

glassware

lowballs clean (old-fashioned, negroni, americano alt) coupes clean + chilled (manhattan, daiquiri, berry smash) highballs clean (americano) mixing glass clean jigger + squeezer wiped

prep (just before)

orange peels cut (3-4) lime wheels cut (2-3) mint rinsed + sprigs broken off the stem (see system/prep.md for mint handling) simple syrup topped up (see system/prep.md if making fresh) dried citrus wheels stocked (see system/prep.md to DIY)

vibe / room

music queued (future: Spotify Jam link for guests; HA scenes) menu visible (printed or kg91.bar on a tablet) elegant napkins out water carafe filled + small glasses set trash accessible

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