Essential Bar Tools
Build your home bar with the right tools. We've curated the essential equipment you need to craft cocktails like a pro.
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. This means we may receive a small commission when you click on links and make a purchase, at no additional cost to you. This helps support MixologyRecipe and allows us to continue providing free cocktail recipes.
★Must-Have Essentials
Cocktail Shaker (Boston)
Two-piece shaker (tin-on-tin or tin-on-glass) preferred by professionals
$15-30
Highball Glass Set
Tall, slim glasses for long drinks with ice and carbonation
$12-25
Mixing Glass
Thick-walled glass vessel for stirring spirit-forward cocktails
$15-35
Muddler
Wooden or stainless steel tool for crushing herbs, fruit, and sugar
$7-15
Rocks Glass Set
Short, sturdy tumblers for spirit-forward and on-the-rocks drinks
$15-30
Shaking & Mixing
Cocktail Shaker (Boston)
Two-piece shaker (tin-on-tin or tin-on-glass) preferred by professionals
$15-30
Cocktail Shaker (Cobbler)
Three-piece shaker with built-in strainer, great for beginners
$12-25
Stirring
Mixing Glass
Thick-walled glass vessel for stirring spirit-forward cocktails
$15-35
Measuring
Pour Spouts
Bottle-top spouts for controlled pouring
$5-10
Straining
Fine Mesh Strainer
Small strainer for double-straining cocktails to remove ice chips and pulp
$5-10
Glassware
Copper Mug (Moscow Mule)
Traditional copper mugs that keep Moscow Mules ice-cold
$15-30
Highball Glass Set
Tall, slim glasses for long drinks with ice and carbonation
$12-25
Nick & Nora Glass Set
Small, rounded stemmed glasses for stirred cocktails served up
$20-35
Rocks Glass Set
Short, sturdy tumblers for spirit-forward and on-the-rocks drinks
$15-30
Garnishing
Channel Knife/Peeler
Tool for cutting citrus twists and peeling garnishes
$5-12
Cocktail Pick Set
Metal or bamboo picks for garnishing cocktails with olives, cherries, etc.
$5-12
Other Essentials
Complete Bartender Kit
All-in-one bartending set with shaker, jigger, strainer, spoon, and more
$25-60
Ice Molds (Large Cube)
Silicone molds for making large slow-melting ice cubes
$8-15
Lewis Bag & Mallet
Canvas bag and wooden mallet for crushing ice
$15-25
Muddler
Wooden or stainless steel tool for crushing herbs, fruit, and sugar
$7-15