TOOLS OF THE TRADE
Here’s some of the basic barware you’ll need to get you mixing up cocktails like a pro.
- Shaker:
A standard stainless-steel
shaker with a built-in
strainer.
- Strainer:
Placed over the mouth of
the glass or shaker and
used to remove ice from a
mixed drink as it is poured
into the serving glass.
- Muddler:
Usually made of wood
with grooves at the
bottom the muddler will
mash your ingredients to
release their flavors.
- Jigger:
Shaped like an hourglass
it’s the metal tot cup you’ll
need to measure your
ingredients. You could use
a regular shot glass, but
then you wouldn’t really
look the part would you?
- Long spoon:
This is good for stirring in
deep glasses or getting your
under garnishes just right.
- Glasses:
These will include
Cocktail, Highball,
Collins glasses and
some tumblers
for those ‘on the
rocks’ days.
