COCKTAIL SHAKERS

1. Boston Shaker

Mostly used by professionals, the Boston shaker comes in two parts: a mixing glass and a larger tin
container. The two glasses perfectly fit to have an airtight seal when mixing, preventing your cocktail
from spilling. As practical and durable as this shaker is, it also requires great skill, especially when
separating the two glasses.

2. Tin on Tin

This is very similar to the Boston shaker because it also comes with two glass-like containers, only that
they both are made of tin, hence the name. The tin on tin is easier to use than a glass on tin shaker
because the container won’t crack when you separate them. This shaker is advised to be used when
mixing egg whites in your cocktail. 

3. Cobbler
The cobbler contains three parts: a large shaking tin, a tightly fitted top with a built-in strainer, and a cap
to cover the top. It may be less noisy, but it still has cons.

For instance, when a cocktail is shaken, the lid can contract, making it sticky and difficult to remove. And
while it already has a strainer, it is not adjustable and not very fine, so your cocktail can still have pulp or
ice traces.

But still, it is an excellent shaker to use, especially when you’re a beginner and want to practice your
mixing skills. As a treat, the cap measures exactly 1 ounce, so when you misplace your jigger, you can
use this handy feature instead.

4. Parisian

Also called the French shaker, this one also has two compartments: a metal bottom container and a
metal cap. The Parisian shaker has the most appealing design, and it even comes in sophisticated colors.
However, it doesn’t have a built-in strainer like the cobbler so you need to have a separate strainer
around your kitchen.

It also has excellent thermal conductivity as it is made of metal. However, despite its design and other
pros, it is not as effective as the Boston shaker.

COCKTAIL STRAINERS

5. Hawthorne Strainer
Perhaps the most widely-used strainer, the Hawthorne strainer is also the most complicated looking. It
contains a metal disc with perforated holes and an attached handle, stabilizing prongs to keep it in place
on top of a shaker tin or glass, and a metal spring aligned on the disc that catches any solid particles
when pouring a drink.

6. Julep strainer

A julep strainer looks like a slotted spoon but not as shallow and has a shorter handle. It has a round and
shallow container with tiny holes that catches the solids. It’s not as effective as the Hawthorne and the
fine mesh strainer because the only factor that prevents unwanted particles from your drink is the holes.

7. Fine mesh strainer

It helps the other strainers catch all the tiny bits of fruit or ice that you don’t want in your drink. It comes
in different sizes, and they’re relatively cheap. When you use it, hold it beneath the first strainer to
thoroughly filter the liquid.

JIGGERS

8. Single Jiggers
A single jigger is a simple measuring tool that has a single bowl used to hold the liquor. It looks simpler
than the double jigger, which has two sides.

9. Double Jigger

A double jigger looks like an hourglass with both of its sides having two different bowls. Each side can
hold 1 oz. and 2 oz. respectively. This is the type of jigger that is used in most bars.

10. Japanese jigger

A Japanese jigger has an angular design compared to a double jigger. The design makes it easier to have
a precise measurement. Because of its sleek style, it is easier to pour.

BAR SPOONS

11. European bar spoon

The European has a long fully twisted with its end looking like a disc. It can be a substitute to a muddler
and can also be used as a drink layering tool. It is sturdier because it is designed to muddle ingredients
with its unique feature. Moreover, it is excellent to use when you’re working with tall glasses.

12. American Bar spoon

Dubbed as the basic bar spoon, the American has a simple but functional design. Its stem is also twisted
but only in the middle part and it is instantly recognizable because of its iconic red rubber tip, which is to
provide comfort to the bartender’s hand when stirring.

13. Japanese bar spoon

This one has a longer and slimmer stem and has the most elegant look. The end can either be a
teardrop-shaped tip that provides more weight for better stirring or a fork that can be used to pick up
fruits for muddling.

BAR GLASSES

14. Highball
A tall glass can store 8-12 oz. of liquid and measures 3 inches diameter by 6 inches in height. It is used to
serve mixed drinks like tequila sunrise and long island iced tea.

15. Collins

This glass is similar to the highball, only taller and slimmer at 2 1⁄2 inches diameter by 6.75 inches in
height, and can contain 10-14 oz. of liquid. It is also used for mixed drinks such as Tom collins.

16. Rocks

A short glass with various designs containing 6-10 oz. of liquid and measures 3.5 inches in height and
about 3 inches in diameter. It is also called old-fashioned glass or lowball glass and is typically used to
serve whiskey or scotch with ice.

17. Coupe

It looks like a small stemmed bowl used to serve cocktails like aviation or daiquiris, though initially coupe
glasses were used for champagne.
 18. Martini

Take the coupe glass but replace the round bowl shape with a triangular bowl, and you’ll have the
martini glass. Martinis are ideally served with an olive on a toothpick.

19. Margarita

The margarita glass is a variation of the coupe glass with two curves used to serve margaritas and even
shrimp cocktails.