![]() I recommend getting one of each, especially for professionals. There are 3 types of strainers which have varying functions. Strainers - Strainers are for transferring cocktails from the mixing vessel to the glass while withholding the ice and filtering out any muddled ingredients. Substitution - Anything that’s long and thin - a chopstick works great, as does a pen or screwdriver.ħ. But be that as it may, you might prefer this sleeker looking smooth edge spoon, which is a bit easier to stir with, initially at least. My all-time favorite barspoon is this tightly coiled teardrop spoon from Cocktail Kingdom - it’s like stirring with butter. Barspoon- The primary function of a barspoon is to stir cocktails, though it can be used for other things like measuring in small quantities or scooping garnishes out of jars. Substitution - You can stir in anything of course, such as a shaker tin, or any glass that’s around 16 ounces or larger, ideally with a wider opening.Ħ. Mixing Glass - Mixing glasses are reserved for stirring cocktails. The basic mixing glass is a regular 16 oz pint glass, which works just fine, although today's modern mixing glasses are more intuitively designed with a wider base and pour spout. But their best feature is they are stunningly beautiful. In a pinch, you can use any airtight container, such as a Mason jar or salad dressing shaker.ĥ. You can still make great drinks with a 3-piece of course, but I have some issues with it. There's a slight learning curve, but once you get the hang of it, I think it's superior to the 3-piece shaker that many have at home. I recommend a 2-piece shaker with two metal tins, particularly for professional bartenders. Shaker - Shaking cocktails is synonymous with making cocktails, though not every cocktail should be shaken, of course. But you can really MacGyver this one, anything broad and blunt will get the job done.Ĥ. Substitution - The handle end of a hammer works well. I prefer longer muddlers, around 10 inches, that are made of wood, like this one or the ultra luxurious Pug Muddler. Just about any basic muddler you find will get the job done. Muddler - Muddlers are essentially broad, blunt sticks used for crushing fresh ingredients like herbs or fruit to incorporate their flavors into a cocktail. Some common unit conversions can be found here.ģ. Substitution - You can measure with anything - measuring cups and teaspoons work great for example. At home, you can also use an all-in-one single jigger - the Oxo angled jigger is the best in this camp. I recommend getting two sizes: a 2 oz/1oz and a ¾ oz/½ oz. The traditional model bartenders use is a double-sided cone-shaped jigger. Jiggers - You need to measure if you want your cocktails to come out right. Jiggers are basically mini-measuring cups for cocktails. Substitution - A citrus reamer, fork, your hands, anything that will extract the juice.Ģ. ![]() For a few dollars more you can get the ergonomically superior Chef’n Fresh Force juicer, which reduces the strain on your forearms a bit. To make it, all you need is a basic citrus squeezer. Citrus Juicer - Fresh citrus juice is absolutely vital to great cocktails. ![]()
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