Whether you're mixing classic cocktails, hosting happy hour, or simply enjoying a weekend drink, having the right bartending tools makes all the difference. Be ready for a gathering at a moment's notice with these essentials!
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Bartending Tools
Glassware Collection
Cocktail Garnishes
Syrups + Bitters
Storage + Organization
Bartending Tools
The core tools every home bartender needs to shake, stir, strain, measure, and garnish cocktails like a pro while keeping them cold.
This shaker set comes with the basic tools needed for any cocktail!
KITESSENSU Cocktail Shaker Set with Stand
For the wine drinkers, always makes sure to have an opener on hand! It doubles as a beer bottle opener as well.
KORCCI Heavy-Duty Zinc Alloy Wine Opener
Don't try to squeeze juice by hand. This juicer makes it easier and more hygenic!
Rekix Heavy Duty Metal Lemon Squeezer
These large ice cubes keep the drink cold but they don't melt too fast.
FDDBI Silicone Large Ice Cube Tray 2Pack
Sphere ice trays are perfect for fancy cocktails and adding fruit inside.
Optish 3 Pack 99PCS Round Ice Cube Trays
You don't want to keep grabbing ice from the freezer, keep this one in the freezer overnight and add the ice right before the party for easy access.
This citrus zester and channel knife will ensure you have a gorgeous garnish.
OXO Good Grips Citrus Zester With Channel Knife
A cutting board will keep everything tidy.
Kitsure Bamboo Cutting Board Large Natural
If you're transferring any liquor to a decanter or any glass with a small opening, you will need a funnel.
Stainless Steel Funnel Set of 3 - Food Grade
Glassware Collection
A versatile mix of cocktail, wine, and everyday glasses ensures every drink is served in the right style.
These Collins glasses can also serve as highball glasses. Typically used for a Collins cocktail or a mojito.
LEMONSODA Highball Glass Set 12oz, 6pc
"Rocks" glasses are typically used for whiskey and bourbon cocktails, or on the rocks. This is when you use those big ice cubes.
Hlukana Luxury Old Fashioned Whiskey Glasses Set of 4, 11 OZ
Coupe glasses are best used for martinis, manhattans and bees knees.
True Coupe Martini Glasses Set of 4, 7 oz
There's a few different style of margarita glasses. You can even use a rocks glass if you don't want these, but they are a classic.
Glaver's Margarita Glasses Set of 4, 10 oz
The classic martini glass is a must have. You can use it for so many different kinds of cocktails, and all different kinds of martinis!
LUNA & MANTHA Martini Glasses Set of 4-9oz
Wine glasses are an obvious need, so why not make them colorful and fun?
Physkoa Colored Wine Glasses Set 6-16oz, Tall Stem
You never know when a moment might come that calls for celebration, and what better way than to pop open a bottle of champagne and pour it in a gorgeous glass?
JoyJolt Layla Champagne Glasses Set of 4
You can still be stylish while drinking beer with a nice pint glass!
JoyJolt Grant 19oz Beer Pint Glasses Set of 4
If you're making any cocktails in batches or mimosas that call for juice, you definitely want a nice pitcher to hold those!
2 Pack 2L Square Glass Pitcher with Lid & Handle
Cocktail Garnishes
Stock classic garnishes and decorative accents to elevate both the flavor and presentation of your drinks.
Dried citrus is always great to have on hand. It's a easy garnish with a big impact.
Dried lavender is used with many different cocktails, including my favorite - a lavender bees knees!
110+ Edible Lavender Sprigs 4.72" Dried Stems
If you're make a spicy margarita, tajin is a must have. That spicy, salty rim is a perfect match for a sweet margarita!
Tajin Clásico Chili Lime Seasoning 5oz
A classic margarita calls for a salted rim!
Maldon Sea Salt Flakes 125g
For holidays drinks, a cinnamon stick will add warmth and aroma.
Rani Cinnamon Sticks 7oz (200g) - 36-44 Sticks
Put a cocktail pick through a candied ginger slice and top your drink! This is typically used for a whiskey sour or a Moscow mule.
Anna and Sarah Dried Crystallized Ginger 1Lb
These need no explanation. An absolute staple for any bar!
Collins Stemmed Maraschino Cocktail Cherries 10oz
These cocktail cherries are more special than the maraschino. Typically used in a Manhattan or one of my favorites - the Aviation.
Peninsula Premium Cocktail Cherries | 10.5oz
Another one that needs no explanation! If you love martinis - you always need these on hand.
Collins Spanish Pimento Stuffed Olives, 5oz
Syrups + Bitters
Flavored syrups and bitters add depth, balance, and creativity to cocktails, mocktails, and specialty drinks.
Simple syrup is a staple in any at-home bar! It can be used in many drinks.
DaVinci Gourmet Classic Cane Sugar Syrup 25.4oz
Demerara Syrup is generally used in cocktails like the Old Fashioned, Sazerac, Mai Tai, Whiskey Sour & Jungle Bird. It has a sweet & smoky flavor.
Strongwater Rich Demerara Syrup - 16 Cocktails
Honey syrup is used in my favorite cocktail - the bees knees - along with many others.
Nate's Lemon Honey 12oz - Pure Honey & Lemon
Agave syrup is the ultimate sweetener for tequila and mezcal drinks because they share the same plant origin!
Agave In The Raw Organic Dark Agave Nectar 18.5oz
Grenadine is a great way to add a bright red pop of color and cherry pomegranate flavors. Think Dirty Shirley and a Clover Club. Make sure you choose one that's all natural like this one!
Orgeat is a sweet, nutty, almond-based syrup accented with rose water or orange flower water. It adds a rich, velvety texture and marzipan-like flavor to classic tiki drinks and gin sours.
Collins Orgeat Almond Syrup for Cocktails
Sweet vanilla flavor that enhances dessert-inspired cocktails like the Espresso Martini, Vanilla Old Fashioned, White Russian and French Martini.
DaVinci Gourmet Classic Vanilla Syrup 25.4oz
Floral syrup that adds a delicate botanical touch for drinks like Lavender Gin Fizz, French 75, Tom Collins and Bee's Knees.
Monin Lavender Syrup, 25.4 fl oz, Natural
Warm spice syrup perfect for cozy cocktails like the Hot Toddy, Cinnamon Whiskey Sour, Apple Cider Mule & Fall Old Fashioned.
Classic bitters that add depth, balance, and complexity to cocktails with just a few dashes. These versatile staples are essential for both whiskey and gin-based drinks.
Bitters Triple Play Cocktail Gift Set - Angostura, Peychauds, Regans
Rich cocoa notes that complement whiskey, rum, and coffee cocktails like the Espresso Martini, Old Fashioned, Manhattan and Boulevardier.
ANGOSTURA Cocoa Bitters, 4 FL OZ, Kosher
Grapefruit bitters are fruity & crisp with a slightly bitter finish for drinks like the Paloma, Gin & Tonic, Negroni & Margarita.
Fee Brothers Grapefruit Cocktail Bitters 5oz
Storage + Organization
Smart storage solutions keep your bottles, tools, and garnishes organized and ready for effortless entertaining.
