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

VinePair

So we asked a handful of pros what they think is the most underrated bar tool. It also serves multiple purposes: measuring small amounts, scooping olives or cherries, and even muddling in a pinch. An underrated bar tool that sometimes I even forget about is a quality spice grinder, or a salt or pepper mill.

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TOP 10 BEST BAR TOOLS

Mr. Boston Bartender's Guide

Whether you’re a professional bartender or a home mixologist, having the right bar tools can take your drink-making skills to the next level. From cocktail shakers to jiggers, there are a plethora of bar tools on the market, each designed to make the art of mixing drinks easier and more enjoyable.

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5 Perfect Cocktails For Graduation Parties

A Bar Above

Table of Contents : Margarita Raspberry Lemonade Sparkler Daiquiri Sangria Whiskey Sour Punch Mocktails List of Bar Tools You’ll Need Photo courtesy of DesignPickle/stock.adobe.com The Classic Margarita The classic Margarita is one of the best celebratory cocktails you could offer your guests.

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All You Need For A Successful Dry January: Mocktail Recipes, Ingredients, And Tips

A Bar Above

EASY NON-ALCOHOLIC COCKTAILS Of course, we’re not saying you can’t have a cocktail every now and then, but we’re all about balance here at A Bar Above– Heck, you can use our bar tools to make any sort of mixed drink, so it definitely doesn’t need to have booze in it as far as we’re concerned!

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The Ultimate Gift Guide for Bartenders

A Bar Above

SUPER LONG COCKTAIL MUDDLER “A bar tool?” Doesn’t my bartender friend already have all of the tools they need?” They are usually a paltry 9″ long, which is the precise length to ensure that you’ll bust your knuckles open on the side of your pint glass/cocktail shaker every time you muddle a Mint Julep. It cuts away foil.

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Bougie Derby Cocktail: Trifecta Bourbon Bubbles

Cocktail Contessa

Here, I’ve combined a muddle of mint and strawberry with whiskey and sparkling wine, but this works equally well with vodka or gin for non-whiskey drinkers. Use sturdy flutes or champagne coupes to muddle the strawberries briefly. Chop them a bit to make them easier to muddle in the glass. Use very ripe, juicy fruit.

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Best Brazilian Rum Brands

Liquorista

Muddle thoroughly. Muddling is the term used to describe utilising a muddler (type of bar tool) to crush and mix (i.e. muddle) the drink ingredients together. If you feel like getting a bit creative, you can always add different fruits during the muddling stage and see what kind of flavour it creates.

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