Why you need these Bar tools for your home bar

[@-Seeker-]

As a new home bartender: Very good points on the shaker. I've watched countless YT videos and I've seen the tin-on-tin used pretty much everywhere, so that's what I got. I do not regret it. It feels natural and great to shake with a tin-on-tin (get a weighted one). On the mixing glass: I don't have one yet. I'm pretty basic and I use the cheater tin to stir. I do have a pint glass, so I'll give that one a try, thank you! The barspoon: I got the second time. The one with the layering device / muddler on it. I like it. It's a "multitool" and I don't have to spend that much money. Strainer: I do not have a Julep strainer yet. I have a very "dense" (if that makes sense, sorry I'm kinda tipsy :) ) Hawthorne strainer that I use in place. It looks like the "vintage" strainer you've shown off. It does the job pretty well. For a double strainer, I use a strainer that isn't that deep, but it still keeps stuff out and I already had that in the kitchen. I do share you taste to keep cocktails clean. For someone on a budget or using more of their money on quality or diversity of booze, I do recommend mixing in the cheater tin / pint glass (if you have one), using the Hawthorne strainer in place of a Julep and using the layering device on the spoon to muddle until you get some experience and money to buy the missing gear.

[@SrGiardini]

always a nice way to start my day

[@NathanWind99]

My favorite gear purchase has been a decent mixing glass, bar spoon and strainer. Just a nicer experience than mixing in the shaker glass, and the bar spoon is great for fishing out the Luxardo cherries. And pour spouts on all the bottles have been great for reducing spillage.

[@Druss47]

Hey LD! It's been a while since I've watched your content, but I just want to thank you for everything you've done for the community, and stay blessed my man✊

[@SanTM]

Great video Big Papa, I've actually taken a lot of your advice since the start of the pandemic as I built up my own home bar. For my mixing glass I use a glass pint tankard with a handle. It's heavy, doesn't move about and my hawthorne strainer which I've customised with a higher number of springs fits over the top fine. And it looks quite unique.

[@GrinderCB]

Anticipating part 2 of this video. Guessing you'll have a citrus squeezer, peeler, maybe the Japanese bitters shaker, possibly storage ideas for homemade things like simple syrup.

[@GrinderCB]

Helpful video. When I started mixing my own cocktails someone gave me a nice cobbler-style shaker whose top gets stuck from metal contraction, so I don't use it anymore. I bought a nice starter set from Kohl's department store that has a Boston shaker, muddler, bar spoon, jigger and bottle opener. So far that set has done well for occasional use but I upgraded to a better jigger long ago.

[@carlthekatt]

I like using a Japanese jigger because the narrower body means the measure is less thrown off if you don't fill it all the way to the brim than with a wider jigger. I don't like filling it to the brim because that leads to more spillage. Definitely less accurate with smaller measurements, but fine if you are using it with cocktails that mostly deal in .5, 1, 1.5, or 2oz pours, which covers most drinks.

[@applecrow8]

The flat bottom is used for layering. Mind Blown.

[@tommccafferty5591]

One thing I see you do in many of your videos, but you didn't mention is using the teardrop end of the bar spoon to chip or break up ice cubes.

[@Number1Butter]

I have a fully stainless steel muddler. It’s the only one i use. It’s great honestly

[@johnolmos8670]

I’ve been using that Cheese peeler that you had in your previous video. That thing is so awesome and consistent that I immediately adopted it into my tool kit

[@kevinfager.]

Mines in the mail 🤣 I’ve always hated every peeler at every bar and the ones I’ve bought. The last one was the best quality but as he mentioned a little pith is good and it left NO pith. Impressive but not as functional. Excited to finally have that tool locked in.

[@johnolmos8670]

@@kevinfager. I always like pith in my peel because then I can shape it however I want and it is stiff and stable. You can’t do anything with a flabby peel

[@andrewkirby7379]

Brilliant Leandro. So useful. Looking forward to the next instalment

[@JlandelMoncada1]

Hell yea, you’ll always be the Bar Daddy of KZbin. Don’t tell Greg.

[@indaghoul9601]

Bartenders where I work have to pass a test to get out of training and stirring is definitely the hardest part of the test. It takes a lot of practice at first to not only do to properly make the drink but to do it in a way that is efficient to your body and looks professional.

[@April-dy2tn]

This was informative, looking forward to the next one

[@Cosmitzian]

I started out with a french-style shaker and while the fact that everything will be locked in while frozen is true, with a bit of practice you can break the seal. May not be exactly as one-tap-to-release as a boston shaker but it's definitely not the end of the world, just takes more finger action. Also I would say that if you reached the point where you want/are interested in a stirring glass, just get a stirring glass. For the longest of time i just stirred my drinks in the glass they'd be presented in if possibile, if not, just the bottom tin of a shaker. However the biggest draw of the stirring glass is the longer 'travel' of the spoon on the bottom edge, getting more 'stir' with each stir. And one of the easy mistakes to make starting out is just not stirring your drinks enough, especially with something like an old fashioned, and a wide bottom helps. Also some stirring glasses are wider at the bottom specifically for this and i'd definitely tell people that are considering to get one of those (also ideally having an opening you can put your hand through to easy-clean it in the sink). Oh, and as for jiggers, i really love the insight that i got from fellow drinks youtuber Anders. The reason he uses the rubber-in-the-middle-one is that it's the right size/height to drop in on the edges of the shaker and have it sit in the shaker tin while dripping from both sides whatever you poured with it. I kind of dislike how much syrup can end up still in a jigger if you don't leave it a few seconds to drip in. I got ice to crush and other things anyway before i start shaking, and i have those seconds availible.. plus i'm a home bartender so \_o.o_/.

[@garlicgirl3149]

Okay Big Papa! I remember in the beginning your pet peeve was ice shards. LOL! I need a bar spoon.

[@Cdrewbloch]

Thanks Big Papa

[@christinecamley]

Terrfic super informative video Leondro!! Love your content!! Have an awesome day!! Cheers!! 🙂

[@AndrewmartinBlackops]

Loving the content!

[@r___n___]

A great addition to this is a towel to wipe everything. Keep it clean.

[@POTentAthlete]

with the tear drop spoon just flip that sucker upside down and use the weighted tear drop to stir, with the spoon at the top, and you will be able to stir SO much faster and effortlessly. pro tip!! you can stir with two spoons and two mixing glasses in one hand while shaking a cocktail and really impress your bar guests!

[@jacktesoriero5998]

Quite insightful

[@joshuawardle6516]

Great video 👏🏻

[@ogreenius]

Great coverage of the important bits! Aside from aesthetics, do you see a downside to the cup-style measuring devices as opposed to a jigger? I have both, but find myself using the mini measuring cups far more often because they're just easier to pour (or juice) into (I have a 3/4 oz measure on both, so that's not a factor). Glad to see you dispensing with the need for a julep strainer. For some reason that got established as convention, but it's pretty pointless and can be awkward at times, as you point out.

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

The measuring cup jiggers are fine I do hate them aesthetically though :)

[@Kevlar830]

I started with a Cobbler Shaker, now I have a Cobbler shaker, a Two Tin Boston shaker, a Glass Boston shaker, another Cobbler shaker with a long neck (from Ikea, kind of a mix between a cobbler and parisian) and a Parisian Shaker.. :D And I'm still looking for your kind of Vintage boston shaker and I hesitate on getting the same shakers but in copper finish.. x)

[@Andy-cx3iz]

Thanks big poppa

[@ManInArea]

You love it when we call you Big Papa

[@AaronOfYell]

Is a glass mixing glass better than a stainless steel one?

[@sixoffcenter80]

Most bar spoons I see have those little prongs on the other end. I know you didn't recommend that version but what are those even supposed to be for?

[@alexclark4792]

What is the device you use to reseal club soda bottles? I'm pretty sure i've seen you use one but I can't seem to find a video today where you use it.

[@Bakeman3000]

He said "Big Papa" hahahaha! Gotta love the google spy machine... I was just looking on amazon last night for a starter kit. Funny this video shows up the next day.

[@dravendrinks]

Big poppa taught me

[@r___n___]

Can you also make an alternatives to these tools? For example you do not have a boston shaker, what can you use instead.

[@Kevlar830]

You can use like a sealable jar, Vlad Slick Bartender often uses the bottles that you can remove the bottom (like "Crew Bottle"), if you have a kitchen shaker (to make omelet, emulsify eggs,..) you can also use this. Actually, anything sealable and not fragile should work, preferably with a lid or a neck at the top so you can pour without getting the big pieces of ice in your drink. Hope that helps, cheers ! :)

[@r___n___]

@@Kevlar830 Before I started my home bar, that's what I did. Back then, I don't want to spend more money on tools than buying booze. I used an old stainless steel tumbler so I could avoid shattering the glass. I also used a french press as my mixing glass.

[@Kevlar830]

@@r___n___ Ah a French Press shaker ? That's clever ! x) Tbh, you can get nice bar kits for around 20€ (in Europe at least), that's what I paid for my first bar tools, it's not the best quality, but everything still works 3 years later and that's maybe the best investment to begin the home bar imo. I don't know if Leandro would make a video about the cheap alternatives since he likes everything to be precise, clean, sharp,.. But it could be useful for some people I bet !

[@xSintex]

If you do not have a boston shaker, you buy it while you're buying your alcohol that you're going to mix into a cocktail. Its not absolutely necessary, but its downright stupid to buy ingredients for a cocktail and not buy at least a cheap shaker at the same store.

[@gregoryrobak456]

If I'm making Old Fashions, would I only really need the bar spoon with the flat disk handle instead of a dedicated wood or resin muddler?

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

you can do it with a muddler if you want, but if you have a spoon with the flat part then just use that

[@marekochotny]

never had any problem with a glass shaker either with loosing seal or with opening... I don't hit mine glass to open the shaker, you just have to pull it like a lever about an inch from the spot where its flush with the tin

[@motostarmx1777]

just found your channel..its great..you are a great source for me....im going to make bank selling your drinks and elevate my life..thanks !!!!!!!!!

[@scottbaron121]

I'm a bartender who "free pours". Most days, you "pour for your drawer". You must accurately pour 1.25 oz. 2 oz. and 3 oz. BEFORE you get your register drawer. We practice nearly EVERY DAY. Once a week won't cut it. Honestly, I prefer working with jiggers but accurate, free pouring is a LOT faster.

[@samuelhernandez4135]

The Japanese jigger is better for accuracy because the top is less wide so if you’re off a little you’re not off as much

[@scottdeboy9006]

What juicer do you use?

[@gilph3]

🎵LD loves it when you call him Big Pappa🎵

[@dbnumberiv]

the graduated jigger is not in your amazon store (or at least i didn't see it with the rest of the jiggers)

[@matthew9417]

Progress! Now he admits that there’s only “A LITTLE” artistry.. ..to stirring..

[@MoarCheeseBirb]

A downside to the Japanese style jigger is it creates a messy, wet, sticky work area on the counter, constantly flipping it over and dripping sticky syrups and juices wherever it rests.

[@MatthewBlackwell1015]

That's exactly why I don't like my oxo one as well... but it has that 1/3 measurement that so many cocktails that I want to try seem to have these days. So I use my regular graduated one and then the oxo one for those 1/3 variations. If only they could just add one more line into the graduated one...

[@carlthekatt]

Tip - get a commercial-grade bar mat. Best $25 I ever spent. You can throw it in the dishwasher, pour a full beer into one, or literally drive a car over it. Much better than getting sticky stuff on your wooden bar top.

[@xSintex]

@@carlthekatt Are there some magical mats that won't hold up to a car driving over them? its a mat, my guy. That's not a selling point, lol.

[@WesleyEvan87]

The ice you use is very important. Iv worked a restaurants that use soft drink ice as their bar ice. Not good.

[@ozymandias3456]

Don’t let MikeMGTV hear you talk about barspoons like that

[@daniel_dumile]

I hate cobbler shakers, I don't know why they are still used. Maybe the fancy Japanese ones are better than the ones I tried though.

[@Yepper307]

Where's the citrus juicer!?

[@spaal6115]

Leandro I love you, but please don't call yourself big papa. It does things to me and I'm not sure how to feel about it.

[@KingOfPoptart]

Some of the links to the tools no longer work. The link to the muddler goes nowhere and the bar spoon is no longer available.

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

I’ll update them :)

[@MrMoney331]

Thank you Big Papa. OH wait that sounds weird.

[@gilph3]

“BIG PAPA” BIGGIE KARAOKE VIDEO AT 500K SUBS, PLS!!!

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

Oh we can do that 😂

[@renaudduquette7238]

You look younger in this video! Could swear youre only 28

[@benjaminn.1108]

Hey, I tried what I read the other day and it was mind blowing to see her writhing with pleasure and ready for anything. It started when I learned to last at least 30 minutes go’ogling the latest by Greyzar Drinbo and now she just can't have enough

[@kevinor8811]

As someone who has smashed many a glass Boston shaker and has awful times with cobblers sticking I’d recommend the Craft cocktail shaker. Never, ever sticks.

[@Clembo]

Fuck ounces

[@TheEducatedBarfly]

😂