When people want to make a cocktail, some special tools and utensils are needed to ensure the delicious taste and smooth texture before the cocktail. Here are some must-have tools and utensils for cocktail making.
First up is the Stainless Steel Shaker. One of the most essential tools in cocktail making, it is very effective at mixing and smoothing cocktail ingredients. Stainless Steel Shakers come in several different designs, the most common being the Cobbler shaker and the Boston shaker. Cobbler shakers are easy to operate, and generally consist of three distinct parts: an inner container, a sieve, and a shaker lid. The Boston shaker consists of a shaker cup and a long, thin glass called a "spoon" designed to fit the shaker cup. Even though the Boston shaker is more popular these days, no matter which one you choose, the Stainless Steel Shaker is still one of the essential tools for making cocktails. Next is Jigger. It is a Measuring Cup, like a medicine spoon, used to ensure that the ingredients of the wine are accurately measured. The Jigger can be used to measure liquid ingredients for most cocktails. The design of this tool is very simple and clear, standing up on the table, easy to hold and clean. Next is the Bar spoon. This is a type of spoon, usually longer than a normal spoon. Use it as a measuring tool to help pour liquid ingredients or use it to stir ingredients in a shaker/incorporate. Bar spoons are generally 2 sizes long and have insulation that also acts as a cup of bar in the final drink. Finally, the Strainer. The Strainer is a tool for straining ingredients mixed in the Stainless Steel Shaker and cup. A typical strainer, often referred to as a Hawthorne Strainer, consists of a plastic or metal cup with a thin metal spring and holes. When filtering, the reed of the Hawthorne Strainer is generally placed in the Stainless Steel Shaker, and the other side of the cup is used as a filter close to the cup body. To sum up, the Stainless Steel Shaker, Jigger, Bar spoon and Strainer are essential tools when making cocktails. Proper use of these tools can ensure that you create delicious and smooth cocktails that also look great on the final table. Every aspiring chef, or cocktail lover should have these Barware in their restaurant or home.
