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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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New Bar Tools Release!

A Bar Above

Japanese jigger : Also including measurements every 1/4 ounce from a bar spoon to 2 full ounces, this double-sided jigger is taller & thinner than the bell jigger. Bell jigger : We’re obsessed with the vintage style of this 2-ounce jigger , which features markings at every 1/4 ounce.

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Meet the Mixologist: Jocelyn Jolley

Cheers

Up unto this point, the sommelier team at Michael’s has actively collaborated with a new wine producer each month to host a Wine Dinner, where we pair the guest brand’s best bottles with a five-course meal prepared by our executive chef to highlight the notes and varieties. What are some of the events you’ve produced with local brands?

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Top 10 Essential Bar Tools for Home Bartenders: Your Must-Have Kit

Mixologists

The Bar Spoon: Stir with Elegance and Precision The sophisticated Bar Spoon , easily recognized by its elongated and slender handle (typically 10-12 inches), is specifically engineered for the gentle yet effective stirring of cocktails. Look for spoons with a well-balanced weight and a comfortable grip.