Alcoholic Drink Tools

Tools that may be needed to create alcoholic drinks.

  • Barspoon
    • Extra long twisted spoon for mixing drinks.
  • Blender
    • Used to make frozen drinks.
  • Can and Bottle Openers
    • Used to open bottles and puncture cans (such as fruit juice or coconut cream).
  • Champagne stopper
    • A stopper equipped with a spring to keep the bubbles in the bottle.
  • Corkscrew
    • Opens wine, bottles, and cans.
  • Fruit juice extractor
    • Hand powered juicer.
  • Ice bucket
    • Used to keep ice frozen longer.
  • Jigger/Pony
    • Used for measuring. Measures 1 1/2 ounces on the jigger side, and 1 ounce on the pony side.
  • Measuring cup and spoons
    • Used for measuring
  • Mixing glass
    • Used for mixing stirred drinks.
  • Muddler
    • Used to crush mint and muddle sugar and fruit, usually made out of wood or ceramic.
  • Napkins
    • Served under a drink.
  • Paring knife
    • Used for fruit. Ideally used with a cutting board.
  • Pitcher
    • Used for fruit juice, Bloody Mary mix, or water.
  • Straws
    • Served with cocktails and blended drinks.
  • Shaker set
    • Used for shaken drinks. Two flat bottomed cones that fit inside each other.
  • Strainer
    • Metal and wire tool that fits over the shaker so chilled drinks can be poured into a glass without the ice cubes.
  • Swizzle sticks
    • Used for mixing instead of a spoon.