Tools make you a good Bartender
Bartending is more than pouring a drink into a glass.
How good a bartender you are will depend on a lot of things, like your social skills, the actual bar you work from, your looks, but mainly your skill. And there is no such thing like skill without tools...
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Whichever you prefer ...
The wine opener
Also known as the corkscrew
It doesn't really matter what model you use as long as you are skilled with it. But if you want to look professional, the "waiter's corkscrew" model is what you need.
Source: Wikipedia
Source: Wikipedia
Fabulous designs
Wine Bottle Opener: German Made Corkscrew with Foil Cutter
Amazon Price: $49.99 (as of 07/26/2008)
This wine opener has an stylish design and is amazingly easy to use.
Connoisseur's Countertop Wine Opener
Amazon Price: $79.95 (as of 07/26/2008)
This revolutionary design opens wine bottles in seconds without any effort and with great ease of use.
Buy a wine opener
Oster 4207 Electric Wine Opener
Amazon Price: $18.74 (as of 07/26/2008)
Metrokane Rabbit Wine Opener Gift Set, Silver
Amazon Price: $43.09 (as of 07/26/2008)
MIU Connoisseur Corkscrew
Amazon Price: $19.49 (as of 07/26/2008)
Pike Street Wine Corkscrew Opener
Amazon Price: $30.99 (as of 07/26/2008)
Screwpull Pocket Model Corkscrew, Black
Amazon Price: $14.99 (as of 07/26/2008)
The bottle opener
The most used tool in a bar
The one you use depends on personal preferences, but make sure you use it well.
The most simple model is made of metal and is actually quite easy to use.
Source: Wikipedia
Buy a bottle opener
Guinness Cast Iron Bottle Opener - Wall Mounted
Amazon Price: $7.95 (as of 07/26/2008)
Be Open Beer and Soda Bottle Opener, Stainless Steel
Amazon Price: $14.95 (as of 07/26/2008)
Heavy Duty Wall Mount Bottle Opener
Amazon Price: $7.95 (as of 07/26/2008)
Julep Strainer
Amazon Price: $5.95 (as of 07/26/2008)
Be Open Beer and Soda Bottle Opener, White
Amazon Price: $9.95 (as of 07/26/2008)
The cocktail shaker
Obviously only needed when serving cocktails
The most commenly used amongst bartenders is called a Boston Shaker and consists of 2 pieces. A metal bottom and a glass (or plastic) mixing bowl. The two pieces can be sealed together when shaking.
Source: Alibaba.com
Buy cocktail shakers
Pinzon Recipe Cocktail Shaker, Red and Stainless Steel
Amazon Price: $19.95 (as of 07/26/2008)
Rosle Boston Shaker
Amazon Price: $39.95 (as of 07/26/2008)
Waring Pro WM007 Professional Electric Martini Maker
Amazon Price: $70.78 (as of 07/26/2008)
3 Piece Cocktail Shaker - Stainless Steel - 28 oz
Amazon Price: $11.95 (as of 07/26/2008)
WMF Manhattan Stainless Steel Cocktail Shaker with Built-In Strainer
Amazon Price: $44.90 (as of 07/26/2008)
Coasters
Unless you want to clean your bar every other minute
There are 2 types of coasters.
One is made out of carton and can only be used so many times. The carton will become wet and eventually crack or tear. However, they are cheap, you can print advertising on them and you wouldn't mind when people take them home.
If you are a bartender in a more fancy and chique place, chances are they'll be using reusable coasters made of plastic, steel or any other material possible.
Source: Stacksandstacks.com
Buy reusable coasters
Lipper Bamboo Collection 7-Piece Coaster Set
Amazon Price: $10.16 (as of 07/26/2008)
Melannco Set/6 coasters white
Amazon Price: $7.00 (as of 07/26/2008)
Lipper Beechwood Collection 9-Piece Coaster Set
Amazon Price: $12.99 (as of 07/26/2008)
Steady Sticks Wine Bottle Holder
Amazon Price: $14.95 (as of 07/26/2008)
Global Decor Swirl Pattern Glass Coasters and Stand, Set of 6
Amazon Price: $7.99 (as of 07/26/2008)
An ice scoop
Because scooping ice with your glass is a bad idea
Source: Drinkstuff.com
The displayed ice scoop is rather small for professional use, but it is just an example.
Again, many different models exist.
Get ice scoops
Before your hands get cold
Ice Scoop, 4 Ounce, Stainless Steel
Amazon Price: $5.95 (as of 07/26/2008)
Cast Aluminum Scoops 2 5/8" W X 5" L (ALS-5)
Amazon Price: $2.58 (as of 07/26/2008)
ICE SCOOP
Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 07/26/2008)
Linden Ice Scoop
Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 07/26/2008)
Strainers
Get that ice away from me
The most comon model is called a Hawthorn strainer.
The Hawthorn model is a strange looking, circular metal tool with a handle and a metal spring on top of it. It's specifically designed to block big chunks of ice, but lets the pulp and small ice shards go through.
A Hawthorn strainer. Source: Drinkboy.com
A Hawthorn strainer. Source: Drinkboy.com
Buy strainers
Rosle Bar Strainer
Amazon Price: $25.95 (as of 07/26/2008)
Oxo SteeL Cocktail Strainer
Amazon Price: $5.99 (as of 07/26/2008)
WMF Loft Bar Strainer
Amazon Price: $17.90 (as of 07/26/2008)
Bar Cocktail Strainer - 4 prongs
Amazon Price: $5.30 (as of 07/26/2008)
Pedrini Wine & Bar Cocktail Strainer, Stainless Steel
Amazon Price: $10.99 (as of 07/26/2008)
Swizzle sticks
Swizzle sticks
Buy swizzle sticks
Stainless Steel Spoon Straws Set of 4
Amazon Price: $9.95 (as of 07/26/2008)
Prodyne Stainless Steel Martini Picks, Set of 6
Amazon Price: $7.99 (as of 07/26/2008)
Fred Ice Kebob
Amazon Price: (as of 07/26/2008)
Cocktail Parasol Drink Umbrellas - Box of 144
Amazon Price: $4.99 (as of 07/26/2008)
Happy Hour Swizzle Sticks
Amazon Price: $14.95 (as of 07/26/2008)
Muddlers
Source: Thespiritworld.net
Two examples of drinks where a muddler is a required tool are caipirinhas and mojitos.
Get your muddler
Happy mashing time
Swissmar Hand-Held Muddler #00311
Amazon Price: $7.04 (as of 07/26/2008)
MIU 10-Inch Stainless Steel Mojito Muddler, Green
Amazon Price: $6.99 (as of 07/26/2008)
William Bounds 8240 Sili stainless steel muddler.
Amazon Price: Too low to display (as of 07/26/2008)
Dalla Piazza Lustro Muddler #D1050
Amazon Price: $3.87 (as of 07/26/2008)
Bacardi Muddler BACARDIMUDDLE Bacardi Muddler
Amazon Price: $12.95 (as of 07/26/2008)
Getting jiggy with Jiggers
Source: Cook-pro.com
Source: The Authentic Bartender
Buy jiggers
Large Double Jigger (1oz. / 2oz.)
Amazon Price: $5.95 (as of 07/26/2008)
Pedrini Wine & Bar Double Jigger, Stainless Steel
Amazon Price: $3.99 (as of 07/26/2008)
Jiggers 1 oz. x 1 1/2 oz. (JIG-2)
Amazon Price: $1.66 (as of 07/26/2008)
4 Piece Stainless Steel Jigger Set
Amazon Price: $9.95 (as of 07/26/2008)
28 Oz. Non-Slip Insulated Cocktail Shaker
Amazon Price: $16.95 (as of 07/26/2008)
Controlled pouring
Some just help reducing spills, some have a measuring tool to also control how much you pour.
Buy pourers
Vinturi Essential Wine Aerator
Amazon Price: $34.00 (as of 07/26/2008)
Metrokane Wine Pourer with Stopper, Black
Amazon Price: $4.99 (as of 07/26/2008)
Orka Wine Pourer and Stopper
Amazon Price: $5.00 (as of 07/26/2008)
Hawaiian Shaved Ice Party Package with 3 Flavors
Amazon Price: (as of 07/26/2008)
Selection Decanting Pourer
Amazon Price: $20.95 (as of 07/26/2008)
Tools make the bartender
Found the best tool ever? Or the worst?
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beachbum_gabby
cool and perfect for weekend parties! Posted June 19, 2008 |
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monopoly
Great lens - 5 stars! Tools really DO make the bartender - if he can use them! Love the flair style of bartending, where they throw the tools, bottles, spin them - awesome! For Articles, News and Resources on Wine, check out 123--wine.com Posted June 17, 2008 |
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TimKessler
Extremely detailed information. Your lens inspires me. Posted June 08, 2008 |
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Elaine-Tan
Hi, you have great and very informative lens. 5 stars of course. Posted May 21, 2008 |
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boodidyajump
Great lens with lots of interesting stuff. There are some great drinks out there and you've showed us some great tools and gadgets to go with them. Thanks. mixed-drinks.info Posted May 20, 2008 |
