Learn about typical bar tools (jiggers, shakers, strainers), glassware, and equipment such as blenders and ice machines.
Shakers: Various types of cocktail shakers, including the Boston Shaker, the Cobbler Shaker, and the French Shaker.
Jiggers: Tools used for measuring the amount of liquor in a drink.
Strainers: Used for keeping ice and other solids out of mixed cocktails.
Muddlers: Used to crush ingredients like fruit and herbs in cocktails to extract their flavors.
Glassware: Different types of glassware for different types of drinks, from highball and lowball to martini and shot glasses.
Ice Machines and Ice Molds: Different types of ice machines and molds used to make ice in different shapes and sizes, including crushed ice and large cube or ball ice.
Blender: Used to make frozen cocktails, smoothies, and other mixed drinks.
Citrus Squeezer: A tool that extracts juice from citrus fruits like lemons and limes for use in cocktails.
Bar Spoons: Long-handled spoons used for mixing and layering drinks.
Garnishing Tools: A variety of tools used for garnishing drinks, including peeler, grater and skewers.
Bottle Openers: Different types of bottle openers for opening beer and wine bottles.
Cutting Boards and Knives: Used for cutting fruits, herbs, and garnishes.
Straws: Disposable or reusable straws to use as a stirrer or for serving the drink.
Bar Mats: Rubber mats used for protecting the bar top, and it also serves a purpose of catching spills and avoiding any slips.
Speed Rails: A rack or shelf that is used for storing and organizing the most commonly used bottles and tools.
Bitters: Aromatic additives to drinks, considered essential for making many classic cocktails.
Bar Towels: Essential for cleaning spills, wiping utensils, and the bar.
Pourers: Used to regulate the dispensing of liquor from the bottle into the drink.
Shaker: Used to mix ingredients for drinks, typically used for cocktails, consists of two or more parts with a strainer built into it.
Jigger: Measures precise amounts of liquor, typically 1-2 oz, used for measuring when making cocktails.
Citrus Juicer: Used to extract juice from lemons, limes, oranges and grapefruits, commonly used in cocktail making.
Muddler: Used to crush fruit, herbs, and spices to release their flavors in a cocktail.
Strainer: Separates the solid parts of a drink from the liquids, typically used when pouring from a shaker or mixing glass into a serving glass.
Bar Spoon: Used to stir cocktails or make layered drinks with different densities.
Ice Bucket: Used to hold ice for drinks, typically made of stainless steel or a stylish material.
Bottle Opener: Used to remove caps from bottles, typically used for beer and soda bottles.
Corkscrew: Used to remove the cork from a wine bottle, usually comes with a bottle opener as well.
Ice Tongs: Used to handle ice from an ice bucket or ice machine when building cocktails.
Wine Opener: Used to remove the cork from a bottle of wine, typically consists of a spiral-shaped "worm" that is inserted into the cork.
Speed Rail: Holds commonly used liquors and mixers within easy reach of the bartender.
Cutting Board: Used to cut fruit, vegetables, and garnishes for drinks.
Knife: Used to cut garnishes or fruit for drinks, usually needs to be tempered and have a sharp blade.
Pour Spouts: Helps to accurately control the amount of liquor poured into a cocktail, typically made of plastic or metal.
Glass Rimmer: Used to salt or sugar the rim of a glass for margaritas, Bloody Mary's, and other drinks.
Bar Mat: Used to protect the bar surface from spills and stains, typically made of rubber or plastic.
Cocktail Picks: Used to skewer olives, cherries, or other garnishes, and holds them in place in the drink.
Julep Strainer: Used to strain a mixed drink that has been stirred or shaken with ice, typically used for drinks like a Manhattan or Old Fashioned.
Hawthorne Strainer: Used to strain a mixed drink that has been shaken or stirred in a cocktail shaker.
Cocktail Napkins: Used to clean up spills and protect surface areas from sticky residue.
Blender: Used to make blended drinks like margaritas, daiquiris, and smoothies with ice and other ingredients.
Electric Citrus Juicer: An automatic juicer that requires less effort and time to extract fresh citrus juice for drinks.
Ice Crusher: Used to crush ice into smaller, more manageable pieces for cocktails like the Mojito or Piña Colada.
Beer Tower: A tall, vertical dispenser that holds beer and dispenses it in a tap-like fashion.
Wine Pourer: A spout attachment that helps prevent drips and spills while pouring wine into a glass.
Shot Glass: A small glass used to measure and serve shots of alcohol, typically 1-2 oz in size.
Wine Glass: A traditional wine glass, typically has a longer "stem" and wider bowl that allows the wine to breathe.
Collins Glass: A tall, narrow glass typically used for mixed drinks served over ice, named after the classic Tom Collins cocktail.
Mason Jar: A trendy, rustic-looking glass used for serving cocktails and drinks in a casual atmosphere.
Martini Glass: A stemmed glass with a cone-shaped bowl used to serve martinis and other upscale cocktails.
Highball Glass: A tall, cylindrical glass that is used for long drinks like a gin and tonic or mojito, generally used as a standard size in most bars.
Rocks Glass: A short glass with a thick base, typically used for whiskey on the rocks or other drinks with ice.
Champagne Flute: A tall, narrow glass with a stem, used for serving Champagne and other sparkling wine.
Coupe Glass: A shallow, wide-brimmed glass with a stem, typically used for serving Champagne and other sparkling wine, as well as martinis and other cocktails.