Allergen Matrix Builder Toolkit
A practical digital toolkit to build a structured allergen matrix for cocktail and beverage menus, with ingredient tags, house preps, source tracking, cross-contamination notes, alerts and version control.
Tag ingredients as Contains, Traces or Unknown and connect them to supplier evidence.
Build menu items, recipe lines and house preps to generate a clearer allergen matrix.
Includes Excel workbook, Google Sheets import file, PDF guide, QA dashboard, alerts and print-ready summary.
Trusted by bartenders, consultants & hospitality teams worldwide
AT A GLANCE
Format
Excel, Sheets and PDF files
Delivery
Instant access after purchase
Price
$9.90 One-time purchase
Support
Email support included
Works On
Desktop, tablet and mobile
The Cocktail & Beverage Allergen Matrix Builder Toolkit is a practical digital workbook designed to help bars, restaurants, hotels and beverage teams organize allergen information for cocktail and beverage menus.
It connects ingredient-level allergen tags, supplier evidence, house-made preparations, menu recipes, cross-contamination notes, alerts and matrix version control in one structured file.You receive a complete digital allergen matrix toolkit with an Excel workbook, a Google Sheets import version, a PDF user guide and Google Sheets import instructions.
The workbook includes dedicated sections for Start Here, Quick Start, Instructions, Setup, Allergen List, Ingredient Library, Sources, House Preps, Menu Items, Recipe Lines, Allergen Matrix, Cross Contamination, Version Log, Alerts, QA Dashboard, Print Summary and License.
It helps you tag allergens at ingredient level, document supplier sources, manage house-made components, build menu recipes, review C and M allergen flags, track matrix versions and create a staff-facing print summary.Allergen risk in beverage menus is easy to underestimate. Cocktail recipes change often, ingredients come from multiple suppliers, house preps may contain hidden allergens, and staff may not always have one reliable source of information.
This toolkit gives you a structured way to document allergens, identify unknowns, review cross-contamination risks and keep menu allergen information easier to update before it is shared with staff or guests.You can use this toolkit to build an allergen matrix for a cocktail menu, mocktail menu, bar program, hotel beverage list, event menu or consulting project.
It can help you organize ingredient specs, supplier declarations, house preps, recipe lines, menu item allergen summaries, cross-contact notes, version changes, staff printouts and internal QA checks.Start in the Setup sheet by entering venue details, matrix owner, approval rules, matrix version and last published date. Then build the Ingredient Library by adding each ingredient, tagging allergens as Contains, Traces or Unknown and linking verified items to evidence in the Sources sheet.
Next, add house-made preparations, menu items and recipe lines. The workbook uses this information to generate allergen flags in the Allergen Matrix, including C for Contains and M for May contain.
Use the Cross Contamination sheet, Alerts, QA Dashboard and Version Log to review gaps, document controls, track updates and decide when a new matrix version should be published. The Print Summary gives you a cleaner staff-facing view.Best for bars, restaurants, hotels, cafés, event bars, beverage managers, head bartenders, consultants and hospitality teams that need a clearer way to organize allergen information for beverage menus.
It is especially useful for venues with changing menus, house-made ingredients, milk-washed drinks, clarified cocktails, nut syrups, foams, garnishes, supplier changes or multiple staff members involved in menu updates.
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BUILT FROM REAL BAR OPERATIONS
Created by Riccardo Grechi, working head mixologist, bar consultant & trainer.
The Double Strainer is built by Riccardo Grechi, an Italian head mixologist, bar consultant and trainer with 10+ years of hands-on experience across Europe and Southeast Asia. His work combines cocktail R&D, menu engineering, cost control, SOP development, training and beverage-program design, with a focus on practical systems that can be used in real service, not just theory.
10+ years of bar and hospitality experience
Award-winning head mixologist
Menu development, training & operations systems
Luxury hotel, cocktail bar & multi-venue experience
Founder of The Double Strainer, read by 30,000+ people yearly
WHAT'S INSIDE
Ready-To-Use Files
Includes an Excel workbook, Google Sheets import file, PDF user guide and import notes, ready to adapt to your beverage menu and venue workflow.
Practical Tools
Use ingredient allergen tags, source tracking, house prep rollups, recipe lines, matrix flags, cross-contamination notes, alerts and version logs.
Real Examples
Includes sample ingredients, menu items, house preps, source references and matrix entries, so you can understand the workflow before entering your own data.
Operational Checks
QA dashboard and alerts help you find missing specs, unknown allergen tags, outdated matrix versions and items that need review before publishing.
WHAT BAR PROS ARE SAYING
This toolkit gave our team a much clearer way to organize allergen information across ingredients, recipes and house preps. It made the whole process feel more controlled and easier to review.
Rachel M.
Bar Manager
This toolkit gave us a clearer and more professional way to organize our bar work. It is practical, easy to follow, and useful from the first time you open it.
Sophie C.
Beverage Operations Manager
A very well-structured resource for anyone who wants better systems behind the bar. It saves time, reduces confusion, and makes daily operations easier to manage.
Daniel B.
Hospitality Consultant
What I liked most is that it feels built for real hospitality work. Clear files, practical guidance, and a structure that can actually be used in a working venue.
Elena M.
Head Bartender
FAQ
Yes. The toolkit is designed to be practical and easy to follow, even if you are not an advanced spreadsheet user. It is most useful when you have a real bar, menu, project or operation to organize.
Yes. I also offer a done-for-you service where I can fill in the toolkit with your venue data, recipes, prices, suppliers, stock levels or operational details. This is a separate custom service and can be requested after purchase or before buying. Contact me to have more info about this service.
No, but basic hospitality or beverage knowledge helps. The toolkit gives you structure, prompts and examples so you do not have to build the system from zero.
After purchase, you receive access to the digital files or download page. Delivery details are provided after checkout and by email.
This is a digital toolkit, not a live class. It is a practical set of files, templates, calculators, guides or checklists that you can use at your own pace.
Where editable files are included, yes. You can adapt them to your venue, recipes, prices, suppliers, stock levels, team or workflow. PDF files may be intended for reading or printing only.
Many files can be viewed on mobile, but desktop or laptop use is recommended, especially for spreadsheets, dashboards and operational files with multiple tabs.
Yes. The toolkit is designed for practical use in bars, restaurants, hotels, cafés, event operations, beverage programs and consulting projects.
No. The toolkit gives you a strong operational structure, but it does not replace a tailored consulting project, full venue audit, custom menu build or team training program.
Yes. Custom versions, additional currencies, extra sheets, translations, layout changes or venue-specific adjustments can be requested separately, depending on the project.
No. The files are for use inside your own business, team or client project. They cannot be resold, redistributed, republished or presented as your own product.