10 Must-Have Bar Tools for Better Cocktails

[@StevetheBartender_]

🍹What is your most indispensable piece of bar kit that you own? 🎉 Check out the cocktail bar kit mentioned: bit.ly/best-cocktail-set

[@monotonehell]

The most indispensable tool is the one behind the bar who knows how to make a cocktail.

[@boozeontherocks]

Steve, Great reference video, the basic tools, and how to use them. Exactly what any home bartender needs :)

[@StevetheBartender_]

Thanks David... I've been meaning to make this video for years!! Haha

[@chrisopsahl4373]

Love this video, perfect as always 😁

[@StevetheBartender_]

Thanks Chris! 🙏

[@mkaush]

You can push the Hawthorne strainer towards the rim to hold the ice chards and any pulp. There is a notch on the top that helps you push the strainer against the rim. I accidentally found it out and thought I’d share.

[@josearita6440]

This is called “closing the gate”! A closed gate Vs an open gate pours more slowly (in homes this isn’t much of an issue) so if you’re making a lot of drinks back to back, using a fine strainer and an open gate is way more time efficient. Also, if the cocktail has egg white, the fine mesh strainer pops any larger bubbles so you end up with a smoother foam. Cheers!

[@mkaush]

@@josearita6440 thank you for your comment. I learned something new.

[@ScottyPimpinATL]

I have been out all day at thrift stores looking for vintage bar tools for my home bar.

[@monster2452]

Great video as always. Where did you the rubber mat that you used in the video? Cheers

[@StevetheBartender_]

You can find it here, available in black or grey: bit.ly/silicone-bar-mat

[@jaydub2971]

Is a wooden muddler preferable over a rubber, plastic, or metal one? I would have thought the wood had a small chance of absorbing - & therefore transferring - fruit oils to cocktails that didn't call for them, even if washed.

[@NathanWarton]

You forgot ice tongs!

[@jonnybray09]

id love to know where the draining matt is from, the size and design of it looks nice and solid

[@StevetheBartender_]

It’s way better than the previous ones I have used… this one is easier to clean: bit.ly/silicone-bar-mat

[@terryteo1]

Handy video to have, weird it didn’t show up on your channel ( hence the barely any views ) had to follow link in the email ? Cheers 🍻

[@StevetheBartender_]

It hasn't been published yet..

[@Abarabove]

What a great informative video! 🙌 You went through all of the bar essentials perfectly - this is super helpful for beginners!

[@StevetheBartender_]

Thanks so much!!

[@SuperTokada]

hi steve. tell me what is the name of your citrus press? I want just such a one. thanks

[@GiovannaSessantaSei]

Thanks Steve! Very helpful info - I really appreciate how you curated the essentials yet included the extras. 🍹

[@ralphspradley7988]

Another great video! I love your book so much. It’s become my clutch with my home bar. Thanks for all you do!

[@Chongolicious]

The tools on Abarabove look great but they charge USD100 to ship to Australia/NZ…

[@StevetheBartender_]

You can also find them on Amazon US and shipping to Australia is approx. $20 for a full set: amzn.to/3MDwfT3

[@mrphraner]

What accent you speak, mate? It sounds extraordinary

[@StevetheBartender_]

Haha, I'm Australian.

[@Xuuch]

One of the best videos for beginner/home bartenders I´ve ever seen; all essential tools, great eplanations, how to use them and their "jargon names" :) Superb, indeed!

[@bobsbottomshelf]

I should get a Japanese jigger, I like the measurement markings on the inside, it seems more convenient than a small measuring glass.

[@StevetheBartender_]

Absolutely! It's super handy :)

[@cydneystephen2814]

Hey Steve. We have the basics. The shaker, jigger, strainer, bar spoon and muddler. Great guide to expand with these extras. Thanks so much.

[@tombrennan7285]

I’ve got that same peeler and I can assure you it’s very sharp. First time I used it I wasn’t paying attention and took the tip of my finger clean off 😂😅

[@calebgonzalez599]

I'd love to see a video on types of cups/glasses to have and what they're for

[@aidenlodo2877]

Its great to see the knife i set you is still going strong

[@ianlambert6864]

What about a small measuring glass in mls, oz etc for measuring out finite liquids. I use that for cocktails to get the exact measurements rather than a Jigger.

[@StevetheBartender_]

Yep, would be handy too... I actually use a pour check quite often which is essentially an oversized jigger (90ml). The sets are super expensive though: amzn.to/3Iysihm

[@Sladvan]

I kept waiting for you to mention that cool gray mat you had.

[@StevetheBartender_]

It's a really nice mat hey! The gaps between the bumps are a little bigger than ones that I have used previously so it's much easier to clean. It comes in black and grey: bit.ly/silicone-bar-mat

[@antonializama6761]

Loved this😍

[@StevetheBartender_]

Thanks Antonia!

[@drinkingwithpigman]

Thanks for the tips, I'll be looking at getting myself a Hawthorne Strainer now 😁

[@StevetheBartender_]

Most welcome!