I take these tools everywhere I go (yes, even to my friend's homes!). These basic tools make home bartending easy. Many of these have affiliate links but I don't want to break the bank! When I can, I've included to-the-trade sources that are super af...
Get one for your Soulshine Carolina cocktail infusion kit. Hawthorne strainers are the workhorse in cocktail making. And they fit perfectly over our wide-mouth mason jars.
Cocktail Strainer | Hawthorne $1.20
If you're not using a Hawthorne strainer in your shaker or mixing glass, use this. You'll have to tilt it to fit.
Julep Strainer $0.89
If you're not using a Hawthorne strainer in your shaker or mixing glass, use this. You'll have to tilt it to fit.
Julep Strainer $1.95
For cocktails that might have seeds or pith or to avoid ice shards, use this as the last stop before the glass.
Fine Mesh Strainer | Conical $2.96
For cocktails that might have seeds or pith or to avoid ice shards, use this as the last stop before the glass.
Fine Mesh Strainer $1.69
Basic muddler. Easy to clean. (affiliate link) $4.25
Muddler | Steel w/ Plastic$4.25
This is the style of jigger I prefer. I like the hand control I get with these.
Jigger | 28mL/56mL Japanese style $2.95
Love the simplicity of this style and shape jigger. I recco the 1oz/2oz version.
Cylinder Jigger $3.49
I have bartender friends who swear by this style of jigger.
Jigger | Multi Level $3.95
The ubiquitous double sided jigger in 1 oz / 2 oz proportions
Jigger | 1/2 oz $1.11
A different style of champagne stopper $1.95
Champagne Stopper $1.95
For those times when you don't finish a bottles of bubbles! $1.95
Champagne Stopper $1.95
For any garnish peel, you want a grippy handle $2.95
Y Peeler $2.95
Citrus peeler for those pretty spirals! $1.95
Citrus Peeler $1.95
Yes, 12 does seem like overkill but now you'll have one for every liquor in your cabinet (and maybe one for olive oil)
Pafusen 12 Pack Liquor Pour Spouts with Caps
The mixing glass's best friend, the Spoon. The twirl is for flowing seltzer/tonic.The fork is for stabbing olives and onions. $1.95
Bar Spoon w/ fork end | $1.95
Basic mixing spoon. Your mixing glass' bff. $0.99
Bar Spoon | 10" $0.99
For cocktail stirred, not shaken. 13oz $7.95
Mixing Glass | 384ml/13 oz Diamond Pattern $7.95
When you're stirring, not shaking. 22oz $9.95
Mixing Glass | 651ml/22 oz Diamond Pattern $9.95
Protect your home bar surfaces from liquid and spills. Easy clean up! $4.82
Bar Mats | 3.5x30 $4.82
Based on the size of your home bar, consider a larger mat to protect wood $4.20
Shaker Mat | 12x6 $4.20
I travel with this mat size to protect wood and go fast, get messy. Easy to clean up. $4.99
Service Mats | 12x18 Color Options $4.99
Keep a paring knife at your home bar; you'll always need one. $2.95
