Bartending Tools
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Bar spoon:
A long handled spoon (usually stainless steel), flat-headed with a long, twirled handle used for mixing and layering of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic mixed drinks. -
Blender:
An important tool for blending drinks or crushing ice for mixed or frozen drinks. A powerful blender that has the ability to crush ice is recommended. -
Winged Corkscrew:
Has two levers, one on either side of the worm, used to draw corks from bottles. Also has a bottle opener on one side. -
Cocktail Shaker:
A tool used for mixing ingredients by shaking. Two popular types include a Boston shaker and a Cobbler shaker. The Boston shaker is a two-piece with lid and shaker that are inserted into each other for mixing. The Cobbler shaker is a three-piece cocktail shaker that includes a container, strainer, and screw on lid. -
Strainer:
Is a metal accessory used to remove ice from a mixed drink after it has been shaken or stirred in a shaker. The most popular is a Hawthorn strainer, which is flat and circular with a handle and several flat stabilizing prongs coming out of the rim. It has spring coils around its edge that ensure a snug fit in most glasses and shakers. -
Ice Scoop:
Usually stainless steel, the ice scoop is important to get ice out of your bin while being sanitary and safe. Using an ice scoop or tong will prevent a glass breaking into the ice and a stainless steel bucket will help keep the ice in its form longer and not dip out. -
Jigger:
A small double-sided measuring tool, usually stainless steel or glass. Most jiggers have a 1 1/2 oz measuring cup (a jigger) on one side and a 1 oz measuring cup (a pony) on the other. -
Muddler:
Is a mixologists tool (usually wooden), used like a pestle to mash or muddle fruits, herbs or spices in the bottom of a glass to release their flavor. -
Pour Spouts:
Small tool (plastic or metal) used to cap off bottles and then to facilitate pouring. -
Extra useful cocktail cook tools:
Bowls for garnishes, cocktail napkins, cutting board, paring knife, juicer, measuring cup and spoons, pitcher, stirrers, straws.