But let’s face it. You have got the bar equipment not for showing off but for making yourself look great in front of dates and clients. Not for collecting dozens of pieces of unnecessary equipment. The maximum amount of cocktails requires the following equipment: a tin set, a shaker, a strainer, a Japanese style jigger, and a bar spoon. That is everything; otherwise, all that will be just clutter.
There is no need to purchase the fifty-piece kits from Amazon. These kits can be broken and clutter your countertop within two weeks. One should buy five things to make 99% of classic cocktails. Otherwise, one will not even enjoy his Glencairn glass.
Firstly, buy a tin set from Koriko. This type of set is used in the industry, and it is resistant and cools down fast. Do not buy the cobbler shaker because its strainer jams easily.
Secondly, buy a Japanese-style jigger from OXO. This is an easy to handle tool, and precision is needed when making a Negroni. You will get a cocktail of regret if you try to pour an ingredient by eyes.
Purchase a quality Hawthorne strainer from Cocktail Kingdom in order not to have any ice chips in your martini. Also, it is necessary to buy Y-peeler from Kuhn Rikon to extract the citrus oils. It allows to make beautiful ribbons of Old Fashioned without cutting your fingers.
And, finally, it is required to purchase a long bar spoon to prepare layered drinks and look professional. That is all. Go and buy it. Learn how to use these tools.
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