Introduction to common bar tools and equipment

Jun 26, 2023

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★ Common tools and equipment for bartending

1. (The Standard Shaker)

The English standard shaker consists of three parts: the body, the ice filter and the lid. There are a variety of specifications such as 250 ml, 350 ml and 530 ml according to the capacity size (Figure 1-2-1)

2. (The Boston Shaker)

The American Boston shaker is a special tool for fancy bartending because of its quick and convenient operation. It consists of two conical cups, a glass shaker and a stainless steel body, or a combination of two stainless steel bodies of different diameters (FIG. 1-2-2).

3. (Mixing Glass)

A mixing glass is a wide mouth, tall thick glass with a specification capacity of 16 to 18 oz. It is often combined with a conical stainless steel pot to form an American Boston shaker, or with a bar spoon or ice filter (Figure 1-2-3).

4.Jigger/Measure) 

The measuring vessel is a tool used to measure the weight of the wine, with stainless steel and glass two materials, of which the most common capacity of the upper and lower ends of the stainless steel measuring cup is 28 ml and 42 ml (Figure 1-2-4). 

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5. (Bar Spoon)

A bar spoon is a bartending tool with a spiral handle and is a long spoon used for mixing alcohol. According to the length, it is also divided into large, medium and small models (Figure 1-2-5).

6.Strainer)

Ice filter is a tool used to filter ice, stainless steel, often used in combination with American shaker or shaker, divided into two feet, four feet and no feet three, suitable for 16 ~ 18 ounces of American shaker or shaker (Figure 1-2-6).

7. (Squeezer)

The squeezers are specially used to squeeze fruits such as lemons, tangerines, and oranges that are rich in juice (FIG. 1-2-7).

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8. (lce Scoop)

Ice scoops are made of stainless steel or plastic and are used to scoop ice from ice tanks or buckets (Figure 1-2-8).

9. (lceTongs)

Ice clamps are often used to grab ice cubes or drink decorations and are generally made of stainless steel (Figure 1-2-9).

10. (lce Pick)

An ice pick is a tool used to separate ice cubes (Figure 1-2-10).

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11. (lce Bucket)

The ice bucket is used for holding ice cubes or for chilling when guests drink white wine and champagne. It is made of stainless steel and has different specifications and sizes (Figure 1-2-11).

12. (Bar Knife)

Bar knives are made of stainless steel and are used to cut fruit and drink decorations (Figure 1-2-12).

13. (Cutting Board)

The cutting board is made of plastic and used with a bar knife for cutting fruit and drink decorations (Figure 1-2-13).

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14. (Zester)

A paring knife is a special knife used to peel out the zest of a linear lemon (Figure 1-2-14).

15. (Muddler)

A press stick is a special tool used to press juice in a mixing glass and is available in wood or plastic (Figure 1-2-15).

16. (Straw)

A straw is a pipe for easy drinking with ice or a large volume of drinks (Figure 1-2-16).

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17. (Stirrer)

The blender is usually served in a Collin or tall glass filled with ice for guests to stir the drink in the glass (Figure 1-2-17).

18. (Cocktail Stick)

Cocktail tag for garnish (FIG. 1-2-18).

19. (Coaster)

Coasters are made of paper and leather, used for padding cups or bottled drinks, with beautiful, absorbent, non-slip and other functions (FIG. 1-2-19).

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20. (Juice Pourer)

Juice bottles are plastic containers with inverted spouts used to hold juice and other soft drinks in a variety of sizes (Figure 1-2-20).

21. (Squeeze Bottle)

A juicer is a plastic container for ingredients such as syrup and egg whites (Figure 1-2-21).

22. (Pourer)

The spout is inserted into the mouth of the bottle to make it easier to control the flow when pouring. The nozzle is made of stainless steel or plastic, and can be divided into three types: slow speed, medium speed and fast speed (Figure 1-2-22).

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23. (Upside Down Pourer)

Insert the spout into the mouth of the bottle, turn the bottle upside down and mount it on the wine rack. By pressing the spout switch, the quantitative liquor can be quickly and accurately discharged. 30 ml per discharge is a common specification (Figure 1-2-23).

24. (Corkscrew)

A wine knife is a special tool for opening wine (Figure 1-2-24).

25. (Can Opener)

A can opener is a special tool for opening cans (Figure 1-2-25).

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26. (Bar Blade)

The cap opener is used to open the caps of soda and beer bottles (Figure 1-2-26).

27. (Glass Rimmer)

The salt edge box is a special tool for making salt edge cups and sugar edge cups. It is made of plastic and can be opened and closed (Figure 1-2-27).

28. (Condiment Holder)

Accessories box is a special tool used to hold ornaments, plastic material, can play a fresh-keeping role (Figure 1-2-28). 

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29. (Bar Caddy/Napkin Holder)

A straw/napkin box is a tool for gathering small items such as straws, churns, and paper towels together for easy access (Figure 1-2-29).

30. (Bar Tray)

A tray is a utensil for serving drinks (Figure 1-2-30).

31. (Ashtray)

An ashtray is a container for holding cigarettes and soot (FIG. 1-2-31).

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32. (Bar Mat)

Bar MATS are plastic MATS that line the work area inside the bar. Shakers, mixing glasses and finished drinks are placed on the bar mat to both waterproof and protect the bar (especially the wooden bar) (Figure 1-2-32).

33. (Floor Mat)

The floor mat is a plastic carpet laid on the floor of the working area in the bar, which can not only prevent slip, but also prevent the glass and wine bottle from falling accidentally and causing breakage (Figure 1-2-33).

34. (Milk Shake Machine)

Milkshake machines are generally used only for mixing milkshakes (a drink made with fresh milk and ice cream), but they can also be used to replace some shaken drinks (Figure 1-2-34).

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35. (Blender)

A blender is a power tool with a blade that rotates at high speed and is often used to make fresh fruit drinks, such as "papaya milk" (FIG. 1-2-35).

36. (Juice Extractor)

A juicer is a tool used to press fresh fruit juices, such as watermelon juice, orange juice, etc. (Figure 1-2-36).

37. (Crushed Ice Machine)

An ice breaker is a tool that grinds ice into pellets. When using a blender to make drinks, an ice breaker is generally used (Figure 1-2-37).

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38. (lce Cube Machine)

An ice maker is a machine that makes ice cubes. Different models or brands of ice makers, the shape of the ice is also different, and the common shapes are quadriboid, round, oblate and rectangular strips. Square solid ice is not easy to dissolve, suitable for bar use. The choice of an ice maker is mainly determined by the amount of ice made by the ice maker in 24 hours (Figure 1-2-38).

39. (Draught Machine)

A draft beer machine is a refrigeration system that produces beer from a draft beer barrel under medium pressure. The draft beer machine is composed of three parts: gas cylinder, refrigeration equipment and wine barrel (Figure 1-2-39).

40. (Coffee Warmer) 

A coffee heater is a tool that keeps the finished coffee at a certain temperature (Figure 1-2-40). 

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41. (Coffee Machine)

Semi-automatic coffee machine is a professional equipment for making Italian espresso. When used, it is called "semi-automatic" because it needs to be combined with artificial grinding and pressing powder. There are several models of such machines (Figure 1-2-41).

42. (Coffee Grinder)

The coffee grinder is a special tool for grinding coffee beans, which can accurately grind out coffee powder with crushing degree requirements (Figure 1-2-42).

43. (Bar Sink)

The bar cleaning trough is a device for cleaning bar tools and utensils (Figure 1-2-43).

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44. (Bar Speed Rail)

The wine trough is a stainless steel trough used to hold commonly used drinks. Generally located in the bartending area

Below the domain for easy operation (Figure 1-2-44).

45. (Bar Cooler)

The refrigerator belongs to the refrigeration equipment of the bar, which is divided into two kinds: vertical and horizontal (Figure 1-2-45).

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