The tools of the trade
Amateur and pro mixologists need only a few essential tools to practice this craft.
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SHAKER
28 oz to mix and cool cocktails – pros prefer two-piece shakers but all-in-one works well too
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JIGGER
Two-sided measurer helps you be precise – standard 1½ oz at one end and 1 oz on the other
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BAR SPOON
Long to mix in a deep glass or scoop garnishes out of a jar, and twisted for easy handling
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STRAINER
Tight coils keep ice shards and herbs in the shaker and out of the cocktail
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FINE STRAINER
Prevents the smallest pieces of mashed fruit pulp and herbs from entering the cocktail
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MUDDLER
To mash ingredients like herbs and fruits to release the aromatics that define flavour
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ROCKS
To serve on the rocks and neat cocktails – perfect for an old-fashioned or a martini on ice
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HIGHBALL
For serving tall, fizzy or non-fizzy cocktails on ice – ideally with a weighted bottom for stability
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MARTINI
For shaken or stirred without ice, the classic taper shape enhances the flavour
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COUPETTE
Slightly larger, rounded cocktail glass with a broad-rim for salt – ideal for margaritas, daiquiris and other fruit drinks
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WINE
Beyond wines, these glasses are excellent for spicy cocktails, frozen margaritas and shandies
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FLUTE
Tall and thin for serving champagne cocktails with added elegance.
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COPPER MUG
Perfect thermal conductor and THE container for real Moscow Mules made with ginger beer
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SNIFTER GLASS
Designed to collect a drink’s aromatics so they rise to your nose as one aroma
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SHOT GLASS
The ideal way to enjoy straight-up or mixed shots to start or end an evening Every mixologist should know these