Barware & Equipment
The tools and glassware every home bar needs — from shakers and strainers to the right glass for every cocktail.
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A dual-sided measuring tool essential for accurate pours. Most jiggers have a 1 oz side and a 2 oz side, with internal markings for half and quarter measures. Precise measuring is …
The professional bartender's choice. A two-piece shaker consisting of a mixing tin and a tempered glass pint. Larger capacity than a cobbler shaker and easier to clean. The glass-o…
A flat metal disc with a coiled spring around the edge. Used with a Boston shaker to strain cocktails. The spring catches ice shards and fruit pulp while letting liquid through. A …
A long-handled spoon (typically 30-40 cm) with a twisted shaft. The spiral handle makes it easy to rotate between your fingers for smooth stirring. The small bowl end measures roug…
A hand press or reamer for extracting fresh lemon and lime juice. Fresh citrus is non-negotiable in cocktails — bottled juice tastes flat and metallic. A Mexican elbow press (handl…
A short, heavy-bottomed tumbler (also called an Old Fashioned glass or lowball). Holds 6-10 oz. Perfect for spirit-forward drinks served on a large cube — Old Fashioned, Negroni, S…
The professional bartender's choice. A two-piece shaker consisting of a mixing tin and a tempered glass pint. Larger capacity than a cobbler shaker and easier to clean. The glass-o…
A three-piece shaker with a built-in strainer and cap. Popular for home bars because you don't need a separate strainer. The small cap doubles as a 1 oz measure. Can be harder to o…
A flat metal disc with a coiled spring around the edge. Used with a Boston shaker to strain cocktails. The spring catches ice shards and fruit pulp while letting liquid through. A …
A conical mesh strainer used in addition to the Hawthorne for double-straining. Catches tiny ice chips, herb fragments, and fruit seeds. Essential for drinks served up, like the Ma…
A wide, perforated metal spoon-shaped strainer. Used for straining stirred drinks from a mixing glass. The bowl shape fits perfectly inside a mixing glass or the tin half of a Bost…
A long-handled spoon (typically 30-40 cm) with a twisted shaft. The spiral handle makes it easy to rotate between your fingers for smooth stirring. The small bowl end measures roug…
A heavy glass or crystal pitcher used for stirred cocktails. The wide mouth accommodates a julep strainer and the thick glass retains temperature. Often features a spout for clean …
A pestle-like tool for crushing fruits, herbs, and sugar cubes in the bottom of a shaker or glass. Wooden muddlers are gentler on glassware. Avoid varnished or painted muddlers — t…
A hand press or reamer for extracting fresh lemon and lime juice. Fresh citrus is non-negotiable in cocktails — bottled juice tastes flat and metallic. A Mexican elbow press (handl…
A small tool with a V-shaped blade for cutting long, thin strips of citrus peel. Used to create twists for garnishing Martinis, Old Fashioneds, and other spirit-forward cocktails. …
A Y-shaped vegetable peeler that's perfect for cutting wide swaths of citrus peel for garnishes. The wide blade gives you more control than a straight peeler and produces clean, ev…
Large silicone ice cube trays (2 inch / 5 cm cubes) produce clear, slow-melting ice. Regular refrigerator ice is small, cloudy, and melts fast — diluting your drink too quickly. Bi…
Silicone molds for king cubes (2.5 inch / 6 cm) — one cube fills a rocks glass entirely. Popular for spirit-forward drinks like the Old Fashioned. The large surface area chills eff…
Molds for perfectly round ice spheres. A sphere has the lowest surface-to-volume ratio of any shape, meaning it melts the slowest of all. Dramatic presentation, especially in a sho…
A stemmed glass with a broad, shallow bowl. The classic glass for cocktails served up — Martinis, Daiquiris, Sidecars, and Manhattans. The wide rim lets you smell the drink's aroma…
A short, heavy-bottomed tumbler (also called an Old Fashioned glass or lowball). Holds 6-10 oz. Perfect for spirit-forward drinks served on a large cube — Old Fashioned, Negroni, S…
A tall, narrow glass (10-16 oz) for long drinks built with ice and a mixer. Gin & Tonic, Cuba Libre, Dark 'n' Stormy, Mojito — anything built in the glass with a carbonated topper.…
A stemmed glass with a smaller, bell-shaped bowl. Named after the Thin Man film characters. Holds 5-6 oz — smaller than a coupe, which keeps the drink colder and prevents sloshing.…
The iconic V-shaped stemmed glass. Holds 6-10 oz. Dramatic presentation but the wide rim makes it prone to spilling. Many bartenders now prefer a coupe or Nick & Nora for the same …