Fun Facts
Im great for Reds, whites, and wine based cocktails
Wine glass
I have a twisted handle and my end measures 3/4 of a teaspoon
Barspoon
how do I hold a bottle while pouring
45-90 degrees
Why would I stir a cocktail instead of shake?
Making a clear spirit forward drink with less dilution
Used before the drinking straw was invented
Julip strainer
Good for Straight drinks and classic cocktails
Rocks glass/ lowball glass
I'm made up of two stainless steel tins and I'm great for mixing multiple drinks at once
Boston Shaker
How do I "cut" while pouring
-Slowly decrease angle
- Bounce cut
-Finger over air hole
Why are bar spoons twisted?
-Smooth, efficient stirring, allowing the spoon to glide fluidly around ice and ingredients without splashing
-Can help with layering
popularization of the word "Jigger"
Jiggers of whiskey were given to the Irish immigrants constructing canals in New York
I help enhance carbonation in fizzy drinks
Collins Glass
I can have "ears" or "wings"
Hawthorn strainer
How do I hold a Barspoon
Between my thumb and two fingers like holding a pencil
Why does the Hawthorne strainer have a coil?
-catch ice and muddled bits
-allows it ti fit in multiple sized tins/ shakers
-Helps control flow of pour and control of the gate
Origin of the name Hawthorne strainer
Hawthorne Café in Boston
My design prevents splashing, making them a functional and stylish alternative to martini glasses
Coupe Glass
You use me with another tool to help create a smooth silky drink texture
Snub nose strainer aka mesh strainer
When peeling what do I want to avoid getting too much of?
Pith
Popular tale of the origin of the coupe glass
Marie Antoinette's Breast
known as the “Little Martini"
Nick and Nora
Mixing Glass
How can I tell my beer glass is dirty?
-Foam doesn't form distinct, parallel rings.
-Foam clings randomly, forms blobs, or doesn't cling at all