Jigger
A jigger is a two sided metal cup used to measure out liquid. The larger side measures 1 1/2 oz. and is called a jigger. The smaller side is called a pony and measures one ounce. Jiggers come in different sizes so make sure you know which one you’re using before you start pouring.
Boston Shaker
This is one thing you will be using 24/7 when making drinks at the bar or at home. Two pieces, a 26 – 28 oz. mixing tin and a 16 oz. mixing glass, make up the Boston shaker. Use it for shaking or stirring drinks.
Hawthorn Strainer
Hawthorn strainers have a coiled spring-like wire that allows it to sit snugly onto the top of your mixing tin. Drinks that are shaken with ice should be strained through the Hawthorn strainer.
Julep Strainer
A Julep strainer is used to strain stirred drinks from a mixing glass. Unlike the Hawthorn strainer, the Julep strainer is made to fit in the mixing glass, has no spring, and is concave in shape.
Bar Soon
Bar spoons have long handles and are used for stirring drinks. It is not uncommon to find spoons fitted at one end with an ice pick, disk for muddling, or a small hammer for breaking up ice. The spoon or bowl measures a tea-spoon (5 ml). The back of the spoon can be used for layering drinks.
Muddler
A muddler is used to extract flavors and aromas from fruit, vegetables, spices, and herbs by way of crushing and grinding.
Can Punch
A can punch is used to punch holes in cans of fruit juice, mixers, etc. so the liquid can be poured from the can. The other end of the punch is a bottle opener.