Equipment & Glassware Guide

Equip yourself to shake, stir, and serve.

Start with whatever kitchen tools you have—improvisation works with what’s on hand. Expand your bar kit, guided by each list’s order of priority.

Tools

  1. Shaker with Built-In Strainer or Shaker + Strainer

  2. Mixing Glass + Strainer

  3. Jigger/Measuring Cup (with 0.25 oz / 10 mL increments)

  4. Bar Spoon

  5. Cutting Board + Knife

  6. Citrus Zester/Peeler

  7. Citrus Juicer

  8. Muddler

  9. Corkscrew

  10. Bottle Opener

  11. Water Carbonator

  12. Kettle/Water Boiler

  13. Coffee/Espresso Maker

  14. Blender

  15. Lighter (for flame finishing or garnishes)

  16. Smoker Kit or Smoking Dome

  17. Egg Separator

  18. Thermometer (for hot cocktail temperature control)

  19. Fine-Mesh Strainer

Serving & Presentation

  1. Ice Molds (large cubes/spheres)

  2. Cocktail Picks

  3. Beverage Dispenser (for larger gatherings)

  4. Stem Charms (for identifying glasses in group gatherings)

  5. Pitcher

  6. Rimming Tray (for salt/sugar)

  7. Bar Mat

  8. Straws

Crafting Equipment

  1. Funnel (for syrups or infused spirits)

  2. Bottles for Syrups

  3. Bottles for Freezer Cocktails (save and relabel old bottles)

  4. Labeling Materials (tags or tape)

  5. Chemex or Similar Filter (for clarified cocktails)

  6. Fillable Tea Bags (for infusions)

  7. Atomizer (for tinctures)

  8. Dropper Bottles (for bitters)

  9. Dehydrator or Rack + Low-Temp Oven (for dried fruit garnishes)

  10. Whipping Siphon (for foams)

Glassware

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