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We Asked 12 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Bar Tool?

VinePair

When setting up your home bar , certain tools like a good cocktail shaker and Hawthorne strainer are obvious pickups. Other bespoke bar utensils, like the bar spoon , might not seem quite as important but have utilities that are revealed after extended practice and use. I use it every day.

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4 Modern Old-Fashioned Recipes You Need To Try

Chilled Magazine

Let infuse for 12-24 hours, then strain out bark. Housemade Orange Bitters Ingredients 1 liter Vodka 1 pint Orange Peels Preparation Combine vodka and orange peels and let infuse for two weeks in the refrigerator. Cover the pith with the bitters and muddle well. Stir in hickory bark. Stir 5-6 times. The mixture lasts for months.

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In Honor of Black History Month, Chilled 100 Bartenders Craft Bespoke Cocktails Highlighting Edmond’s Honor Bourbon

Chilled Magazine

I infused Edmond’s Honor with brown butter for the baking spice caramel notes that pair well with vanilla. Muddle the grapes and bring to a boil. Once boiling, leave to infuse at room temperature for an hour and then strain through a chinois. I wanted to create a creamy style espresso martini with a twist.

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3-Ingredient Cocktails: Quick & Easy Weeknight Drinks

Mixologists

A shaker, strainer, jigger, and bar spoon are the cornerstones of any home bar. Essential Bar Tools: Shaker: For chilling and mixing ingredients. Bar Spoon: For stirring and layering ingredients. Another way to add creativity is by infusing your own spirits. Jigger: For precise measurement of liquids.

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Beyond Green Beer: Sophisticated Green Cocktails for St. Patrick's Day & Beyond

Mixologists

These ingredients infuse cocktails with fresh, vibrant, and complex flavors that are both refreshing and satisfying. Techniques for Extracting Maximum Flavor To extract the maximum flavor from herbs, gently muddle them to release their essential oils. Avoid over-muddling, which can result in a bitter taste. Add rum and ice.

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The Chilled 100 Bartenders Craft Bespoke Cocktails Highlighting Edmond’s Honor Bourbon

Chilled Magazine

I infused Edmond’s Honor with brown butter for the baking spice caramel notes that pair well with vanilla. Muddle the grapes and bring to a boil. Once boiling, leave to infuse at room temperature for an hour and then strain through a chinois. I wanted to create a creamy style espresso martini with a twist.

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The Ultimate Gift Guide for Bartenders

A Bar Above

We also launched several new workshops in 2023 that focus on really specific topics– such as mocktails, batched cocktails, and infusing alcohol– that will help your bartender friend level up their skills. This hardwood muddler is a full 12″ long to save your knuckles and muddle your mint leaves, herbs, & fruit to perfection!