The Standard Cocktail Shaker - ANSWER Comprises of a metal cup and a metal lid
The Boston Shaker - ANSWER Only a metal cup, and is used in conjunction with a mixing
glass; Unlike a standard shaker, a Boston shaker does not have a built-in strainer.
Mixing Glass - ANSWER A mixing glass is used as the other half of Boston shaker. Gener-
ally, it is possible to use a simple pint glass; however, it is important that it is strong enough
and will not break during the shaking process.
Jigger or Measurer - ANSWER A jigger is a small metal measuring cup that is used to
measure liquor before putting it into the drink. Whilst they come in various sizes and de-
signs, most cocktail bars will commonly use a double ended jigger that has a smaller 1oz (30
mL) measuring cup on one end, and a larger 1.5oz (45 mL) measuring cup on the other end.
Cocktail Strainer - ANSWER The strainer is used to help sieve out any unwanted ice, as
well as any other unnecessary solid ingredients. Is very simple to use and is simply placed
over the mouth of the mixing glass or shaker cup when pouring the drink into a glass. The
two most commonly used types of strainers are the Hawthorne strainer and the Julep
strainer.
Hawthorne Strainer - ANSWER Is made up of a small disc - otherwise known as the rim.
Attached to the rim is a handle, as well as at least two nodules to help balance the strainer.
Surrounding the rim is a metal spring, which helps to fit the strainer comfortably in place.
The spring is used to filter out any ice; therefore, the disc part of the strainer does not need
to come in contact with the rim of the glass.
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,Julep Strainer - ANSWER Looks like a large spoon with a bowl and has many holes or slits
through which liquid can pass; so as to sieve out any unwanted ice and other bits. The
strainer needs to be held at the right angle so as to fit neatly into the receptacle.
Bar Spoon - ANSWER A bar spoon is a simple yet highly effective piece of equipment that
every bartender should have. A bar spoon has a wide and relatively flat bowl with a long
handle, which can reach the bottom of most glasses, making it ideal for stirring drinks. Fur-
thermore, most bar spoons come with a thin, twisted handle, which makes it easier to rotate
or twist with the fingers. A bar spoon is not useful simply for stirring drinks, but the wide flat
bowl makes it ideal for layering and building cocktails, as well.
Cocktail Muddler - ANSWER A cocktail muddler is a wooden stick which resembles a pes-
tle, as used in a pestle and mortar. It is used to crush ingredients in cocktails, such as certain
fruits or mint leaves, so as to extract the full flavors from all of the ingredients.
Bottle Opener - ANSWER A good bottle opener is one of the most essential pieces of
equipment that any good bartender should have. Depending on your requirements, there
are two excellent choices to go for. A simple bar blade is really useful and convenient for
opening beer bottles, and its small, compact size means that it is easy to slip in and out of
one's pocket, alternatively, it can be attached to a chain. Another choice of bottle opener is
the waiter's friend or wine key. This is slightly more multifunctional than a bar blade, in that
it not only has a bottle opener attached for beer bottles, but also a foil cutter and classic
corkscrew design for opening wine bottles as well as.
Can Punch - ANSWER Can punch come in a range of designs and are used to quickly and
easily make a hole in tins of juice and other pourable liquids. An alternative to a can punch is
a can opener, which can be used to open up one end of a tin or can. Both essentially do the
same job, in that they enable a bartender to get to the contents of a tin or can, so which one
you choose is entirely down to preference, although most bartenders prefer a simple can
punch due to the ease and speed of use.
Champagne or Wine Stopper - ANSWER When wine or champagne is sold by the glass,
rather than by the bottle, it is important to have a champagne or wine stopper to keep it
fresh - and sparkling, in the case of champagne - once it has been opened. These stoppers
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,are simple and easy to use and comprise of a twisted stopper with two wings attached that
clamp down around the lip of the open bottle.
Speed Pourer - ANSWER A speed pourer is a commonly used in bars to enable bartenders
quickly and easily poor accurate measures of different liquors. As well as speeding up the
pouring process, with a bit of experience, bartenders can judge reasonably accurately how
much liquid they are pouring. Once you're aware of how quickly a certain pourer allows liq-
uid to flow, it is simply a matter of counting in order to pour the desired amount.
Measuring Cups and Spoons - ANSWER Different ingredients - such as sugar or spices -
for which measuring cups and spoons are required. These are particularly useful when it
comes to adding the right quantity of ingredients to drinks such as punches.
Citrus Zester - ANSWER As well as making great garnishes, the aromatic flavors and es-
sential oils of many citrus fruits help to enhance the flavors of various cocktails. A citrus the
zester, otherwise known as a citrus peel, is a simple tool that enables bartenders to cut a
strip about a quarter of an inch wide, from the rind of citrus fruits.
Citrus Reamer or Juicer - ANSWER When it comes to getting the most out of citrus fruits
then a juicer is a must. Juicers are available in both electric and manual formats, but the end
result is the same - to help squeeze the juices from citrus fruits. A useful tip when it comes
to squeezing the juice out of citrus fruits is to warm the fruit up slightly beforehand, which
softens it. This can be done by leaving the fruit in warm water for a few minutes.
Garnish Caddy - ANSWER Just like food, the appearance and flavors of cocktails and other
drinks can benefit from a variety of garnishes. A Garnish caddy has a variety of compart-
ments for holding a wide array of garnishes, such as fruit slices and wedges, cherries or ol-
ives. This is particularly useful in a busy bar setting as it helps to speed up the cocktail mak-
ing process.
Blender - ANSWER A blender is commonly used for frozen drinks and is a favorite tool of
both amateur and professional cocktail makers alike. When using a blender, it is important to
ensure that it is heavy duty and will not break whilst blending ice.
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, Flash Blender - ANSWER A flash blender is occasionally used to quickly blend together
liquids, and is particularly good at creating a frothy texture.
Knife and Cutting Board - ANSWER When it comes to preparing garnishes, it is important
to have a sharp knife and a cutting board. It is important that the knife is sharp, as not only
does this make it quicker and easier to cut the fruit, but it reduces the risk of accidents that
can occur as a result of a blunt knife slipping on the surface of the fruit and catching a finger.
Salt/ Sugar Rimmer - ANSWER For margaritas and a variety of other cocktails, a salt/sugar
rimmer helps to coat the rim of the glasses.
Walk-in Refrigerator or Chilled Cellar - ANSWER A walk-in refrigerator is essentially a
chilled room that uses a cooling system to keep the area at the correct temperature. A
chilled cellar does a similar job, but may be larger and able to accommodate more stock.
Typically, larger venues will have a chilled cellar - often underground, but not always - where
the beer kegs are stored, with lines carrying the beer from the cellar to the beer pump on
the bar.
Cooler and Tap - ANSWER For smaller establishments, particularly those that don't sell a
lot of beer, it may not be cost-effective to have a walk-in refrigerator or chilled cellar. If this is
the case then a cooler and tap can be used as a substitute. Essentially, the cooler helps to
keep and serve the beer at the right temperature.
Liquor Well - ANSWER Liquor well is a form of bucket in which ice can be stored, along
with any liquor bottles. This will generally be kept on the under bar and will contain the most
commonly used liquors.
Ice Maker - ANSWER An icemaker is an essential piece of equipment for bars. Ice makers
are used to supply the bar with any ice that is needed. There is a wide choice of ice makers
to choose from, so as to accommodate the needs of different bars. It is important to choose
one that will be big enough and have another production power to accommodate the needs
of your bar at the busiest points of service - running out of ice has a serious impact on the
bar's ability to correctly make a wide variety of drinks, and can be a sure-fire way of losing
custom.
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The Boston Shaker - ANSWER Only a metal cup, and is used in conjunction with a mixing
glass; Unlike a standard shaker, a Boston shaker does not have a built-in strainer.
Mixing Glass - ANSWER A mixing glass is used as the other half of Boston shaker. Gener-
ally, it is possible to use a simple pint glass; however, it is important that it is strong enough
and will not break during the shaking process.
Jigger or Measurer - ANSWER A jigger is a small metal measuring cup that is used to
measure liquor before putting it into the drink. Whilst they come in various sizes and de-
signs, most cocktail bars will commonly use a double ended jigger that has a smaller 1oz (30
mL) measuring cup on one end, and a larger 1.5oz (45 mL) measuring cup on the other end.
Cocktail Strainer - ANSWER The strainer is used to help sieve out any unwanted ice, as
well as any other unnecessary solid ingredients. Is very simple to use and is simply placed
over the mouth of the mixing glass or shaker cup when pouring the drink into a glass. The
two most commonly used types of strainers are the Hawthorne strainer and the Julep
strainer.
Hawthorne Strainer - ANSWER Is made up of a small disc - otherwise known as the rim.
Attached to the rim is a handle, as well as at least two nodules to help balance the strainer.
Surrounding the rim is a metal spring, which helps to fit the strainer comfortably in place.
The spring is used to filter out any ice; therefore, the disc part of the strainer does not need
to come in contact with the rim of the glass.
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,Julep Strainer - ANSWER Looks like a large spoon with a bowl and has many holes or slits
through which liquid can pass; so as to sieve out any unwanted ice and other bits. The
strainer needs to be held at the right angle so as to fit neatly into the receptacle.
Bar Spoon - ANSWER A bar spoon is a simple yet highly effective piece of equipment that
every bartender should have. A bar spoon has a wide and relatively flat bowl with a long
handle, which can reach the bottom of most glasses, making it ideal for stirring drinks. Fur-
thermore, most bar spoons come with a thin, twisted handle, which makes it easier to rotate
or twist with the fingers. A bar spoon is not useful simply for stirring drinks, but the wide flat
bowl makes it ideal for layering and building cocktails, as well.
Cocktail Muddler - ANSWER A cocktail muddler is a wooden stick which resembles a pes-
tle, as used in a pestle and mortar. It is used to crush ingredients in cocktails, such as certain
fruits or mint leaves, so as to extract the full flavors from all of the ingredients.
Bottle Opener - ANSWER A good bottle opener is one of the most essential pieces of
equipment that any good bartender should have. Depending on your requirements, there
are two excellent choices to go for. A simple bar blade is really useful and convenient for
opening beer bottles, and its small, compact size means that it is easy to slip in and out of
one's pocket, alternatively, it can be attached to a chain. Another choice of bottle opener is
the waiter's friend or wine key. This is slightly more multifunctional than a bar blade, in that
it not only has a bottle opener attached for beer bottles, but also a foil cutter and classic
corkscrew design for opening wine bottles as well as.
Can Punch - ANSWER Can punch come in a range of designs and are used to quickly and
easily make a hole in tins of juice and other pourable liquids. An alternative to a can punch is
a can opener, which can be used to open up one end of a tin or can. Both essentially do the
same job, in that they enable a bartender to get to the contents of a tin or can, so which one
you choose is entirely down to preference, although most bartenders prefer a simple can
punch due to the ease and speed of use.
Champagne or Wine Stopper - ANSWER When wine or champagne is sold by the glass,
rather than by the bottle, it is important to have a champagne or wine stopper to keep it
fresh - and sparkling, in the case of champagne - once it has been opened. These stoppers
2
,are simple and easy to use and comprise of a twisted stopper with two wings attached that
clamp down around the lip of the open bottle.
Speed Pourer - ANSWER A speed pourer is a commonly used in bars to enable bartenders
quickly and easily poor accurate measures of different liquors. As well as speeding up the
pouring process, with a bit of experience, bartenders can judge reasonably accurately how
much liquid they are pouring. Once you're aware of how quickly a certain pourer allows liq-
uid to flow, it is simply a matter of counting in order to pour the desired amount.
Measuring Cups and Spoons - ANSWER Different ingredients - such as sugar or spices -
for which measuring cups and spoons are required. These are particularly useful when it
comes to adding the right quantity of ingredients to drinks such as punches.
Citrus Zester - ANSWER As well as making great garnishes, the aromatic flavors and es-
sential oils of many citrus fruits help to enhance the flavors of various cocktails. A citrus the
zester, otherwise known as a citrus peel, is a simple tool that enables bartenders to cut a
strip about a quarter of an inch wide, from the rind of citrus fruits.
Citrus Reamer or Juicer - ANSWER When it comes to getting the most out of citrus fruits
then a juicer is a must. Juicers are available in both electric and manual formats, but the end
result is the same - to help squeeze the juices from citrus fruits. A useful tip when it comes
to squeezing the juice out of citrus fruits is to warm the fruit up slightly beforehand, which
softens it. This can be done by leaving the fruit in warm water for a few minutes.
Garnish Caddy - ANSWER Just like food, the appearance and flavors of cocktails and other
drinks can benefit from a variety of garnishes. A Garnish caddy has a variety of compart-
ments for holding a wide array of garnishes, such as fruit slices and wedges, cherries or ol-
ives. This is particularly useful in a busy bar setting as it helps to speed up the cocktail mak-
ing process.
Blender - ANSWER A blender is commonly used for frozen drinks and is a favorite tool of
both amateur and professional cocktail makers alike. When using a blender, it is important to
ensure that it is heavy duty and will not break whilst blending ice.
3
, Flash Blender - ANSWER A flash blender is occasionally used to quickly blend together
liquids, and is particularly good at creating a frothy texture.
Knife and Cutting Board - ANSWER When it comes to preparing garnishes, it is important
to have a sharp knife and a cutting board. It is important that the knife is sharp, as not only
does this make it quicker and easier to cut the fruit, but it reduces the risk of accidents that
can occur as a result of a blunt knife slipping on the surface of the fruit and catching a finger.
Salt/ Sugar Rimmer - ANSWER For margaritas and a variety of other cocktails, a salt/sugar
rimmer helps to coat the rim of the glasses.
Walk-in Refrigerator or Chilled Cellar - ANSWER A walk-in refrigerator is essentially a
chilled room that uses a cooling system to keep the area at the correct temperature. A
chilled cellar does a similar job, but may be larger and able to accommodate more stock.
Typically, larger venues will have a chilled cellar - often underground, but not always - where
the beer kegs are stored, with lines carrying the beer from the cellar to the beer pump on
the bar.
Cooler and Tap - ANSWER For smaller establishments, particularly those that don't sell a
lot of beer, it may not be cost-effective to have a walk-in refrigerator or chilled cellar. If this is
the case then a cooler and tap can be used as a substitute. Essentially, the cooler helps to
keep and serve the beer at the right temperature.
Liquor Well - ANSWER Liquor well is a form of bucket in which ice can be stored, along
with any liquor bottles. This will generally be kept on the under bar and will contain the most
commonly used liquors.
Ice Maker - ANSWER An icemaker is an essential piece of equipment for bars. Ice makers
are used to supply the bar with any ice that is needed. There is a wide choice of ice makers
to choose from, so as to accommodate the needs of different bars. It is important to choose
one that will be big enough and have another production power to accommodate the needs
of your bar at the busiest points of service - running out of ice has a serious impact on the
bar's ability to correctly make a wide variety of drinks, and can be a sure-fire way of losing
custom.
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