Gear We Recommend
Starting your home bartending journey can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. With just a few essential tools, you can craft a wide range of classic and modern cocktails right from your kitchen.
Below is a curated list of high-quality, beginner-friendly bar tools we personally recommend. Everything you need to shake, stir, and pour with confidence.
Bar Tools
These are the specialized utensils and equipment used to prepare, mix, and serve alcoholic beverages.
Cocktail Shaker (24 oz, built-in strainer)
A sleek 24 oz shaker with a built-in strainer, perfect for home or professional bartending.
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Boston Shaker Set (18 oz and 28 oz, stainless steel)
A pro-quality 2-piece shaker set made of durable stainless steel for seamless cocktail mixing.
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Professional Cocktail Shaker Set Bartending Kit
A complete bar tool set with shaker, strainer, muddler, and more — ideal for beginners or pros.
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Bar Mixing Glass
A heavy-duty glass perfect for stirring spirit-forward cocktails like Manhattans or Negronis.
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Crystal Bartender Kit
A beautifully designed bar set with etched crystal mixing glass and essential tools for upscale mixology.
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Mixology Bartender Kit Set
All-in-one set with shaker, jigger, strainer, and tools in a stylish stand — perfect for gifting or display.
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Stainless Steel Lemon Squeezer
Heavy-duty manual citrus press that makes juicing limes and lemons fast, clean, and efficient.
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Stainless Steel Channel Knife
Precision zester and channel knife for effortless citrus twists and elegant cocktail garnishes.
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3.5-Inch Paring Knife with Self-Sharpening Blade Cover
A compact paring knife with a built-in sharpener—perfect for slicing citrus or prepping garnishes with precision.
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Stainless Steel Cocktail Picks (15 pcs)
Durable and reusable cocktail picks for stylish garnishes — ideal for olives, cherries, or citrus twists.
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Stainless Steel Muddler for Cocktails
A heavy-duty muddler perfect for extracting flavor from herbs, fruits, and sugar cubes in cocktails like Mojitos and Old Fashioneds.
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Multifunctional Stainless Steel Grater
A versatile grater ideal for zesting citrus, shaving nutmeg, or grating chocolate directly into cocktails and garnishes.
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These are the specific types of drinking glasses used to serve cocktails, spirits, wine, beer, and other beverages.
Rocks Glasses (Set of 4)
Elegant and durable, these 11 oz rocks glasses are ideal for whiskey, bourbon, or any cocktail served over ice.
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Italian Highball Glasses (Set of 6)
These tall, crystal-clear Italian highball glasses are perfect for long drinks like gin & tonics, mojitos, and spritzes.
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Coupe Glass for Cocktail Party (Set of 4)
Stylish and timeless, these coupe glasses are ideal for serving daiquiris, sidecars, and other cocktails served “up.”
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Moscow Mule Mugs (Set of 4)
These copper-coated mugs keep your Moscow Mule frosty and refreshing — a must-have for any summer bar setup.
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Nick and Nora Cocktail Glasses (Set of 4)
A refined alternative to the coupe, these Nick & Nora glasses are perfect for Manhattans, martinis, and vintage-style cocktails.
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Martini Glasses (Set of 4)
Classic V-shaped martini glasses designed for elegance and balance—perfect for Martinis, Cosmos, and more.
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