Bar Tools

Fun Facts

100

who is the father of modern bartending

Jerry Thomas

200

Used before the drinking straw was invented

Julip strainer

300

popularization of the word "Jigger"

Jiggers of whiskey were given to the Irish immigrants constructing canals in New York

400

Origin of the name Hawthorne strainer

Hawthorne Café in Boston

500

Popular tale of the origin of the coupe glass

Marie Antoinette's Breast

Glassware

100

Im great for Reds, whites, and wine based cocktails

Wine glass

200

Good for Straight drinks and classic cocktails

Rocks glass/ lowball glass

300

I help enhance carbonation in fizzy drinks

Collins Glass

400

My design prevents splashing, making them a functional and stylish alternative to martini glasses

Coupe Glass

500

known as the “Little Martini"

Nick and Nora

Name that tool

100

I have a twisted handle and my end measures 3/4 of a teaspoon

Barspoon

200

I'm made up of two stainless steel tins and I'm great for mixing multiple drinks at once

Boston Shaker

300

I can have "ears" or "wings"

Hawthorn strainer

400

You use me with another tool to help create a smooth silky drink texture

Snub nose strainer aka mesh strainer

500

I'm good for temperature control and have less friction for stirring 

Mixing Glass

Techniques

100

how do I hold a bottle while pouring

45-90 degrees

200

How do I "cut" while pouring

-Slowly decrease angle

- Bounce cut

-Finger over air hole

300

How do I hold a Barspoon

Between my thumb and two fingers like holding a pencil

400

When peeling what do I want to avoid getting too much of?

Pith

500

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 

Whats the why

100

Why would I stir a cocktail instead of shake?

Making a clear spirit forward drink with less dilution 

200

Why are bar spoons twisted?

-Smooth, efficient stirring, allowing the spoon to glide fluidly around ice and ingredients without splashing

-Can help with layering

300

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

400

why would I use a coupe over a martini glass?

-drink is fizzy

-less chance of spills

500

what is the benefit of a Weighted/Unweighted Shaker?

Weighted bottom shaker with a unweighted top shaker creates a better seal