The Basics

Bar Tools

We help you navigate the wide world of bar tools to help you mix the best drinks at home, including jiggers, shakers, muddlers, bar spoons, strainers and garnishing tools.
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The 8 Best Cobbler Shakers in 2021
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The Best Zesters for Your Home Bar in 2021
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The 9 Best Garnishing Tools in 2021
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The 8 Best Bartender Aprons in 2021
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The 9 Best Bar Stools in 2021
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The 8 Best Cocktail Smokers in 2021
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The 8 Best Cold Brew Coffee Makers in 2021
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The 8 Best Cheese Knife Sets in 2021
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The 14 Best Mother’s Day Gifts of 2021
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The Most Brilliant Cocktail Tool on Kickstarter
An Abridged History of Blenders in Bars
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8 Cocktail Books to Read in Spring 2019
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You’ll Find Serious Drink Inspiration in These Non-Cocktail Books
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Home Bar Basics: Everything You Need to Know About Jiggers
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The 7 Best Clear Ice Molds in 2021
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The 8 Best Sphere Ice Molds in 2021
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The 9 Best Vacuum Sealers for Sous Vide Infusion in 2021
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The 9 Best Sous Vides for Infusing Your Own Liquor in 2021
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The 9 Best Cocktail Strainers in 2021
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The 9 Best Boston Shakers in 2021
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The 8 Best Citrus Peelers in 2021
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The 7 Best Muddlers in 2021
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The 8 Best Commercial Ice Makers in 2021
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The 9 Best Wine Accessories in 2021
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The 8 Best Punch Bowls of 2021
Lemonade in a pitcher.
The 8 Best Glass Pitchers of 2021
Mint Juleps
The 8 Best Mint Juleps Cups in 2021
Collins/Highball cocktails
The 7 Best Collins Glasses of 2021
Soda Water
The 7 Best Soda Makers of 2021
Cold Press Juicer
The 9 Best Cold Press Juicers of 2021
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The 9 Best Reusable Straws of 2021
Irish Coffee
The 8 Best Whipped Cream Dispensers of 2021
Cheese plate and red wine
The 8 Best Cheese Boards of 2021
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The 9 Best Jiggers of 2021, According to Pro Bartenders
Peeled Pink Grapefruit and Paring Knife
The 9 Best Paring Knives of 2021, According to Experts
Wooden Cutting Board
The 9 Best Cutting Boards of 2021, According to Experts
Lemonade prepared with lemon slices in a glass dispenser.
The 8 Best Beverage Dispensers of 2021
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The 8 Best Margarita Glasses of 2021
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The 10 Best Bar Tools of 2021
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The 10 Best Bar Cabinets of 2021
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The 9 Best Highball Glasses of 2021
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The 7 Best Coupe Glasses of 2021, According to Experts