If you want to create the best cocktails ever this summer, here are a the right tools to help you in your quest. Shaker, jigger, cocktail strainer, stir spoon, muddler… These essentials are everything your need to stir up crowd pleasing cocktails, aqua fresca or refreshing sangrias. Browse our picks and get the party started!
OXO Steel Cocktail Strainer
This perforated metal strainer is held in place by a wire coil, allowing to pour drinks with one hand from a Boston shaker.
$6.99, available at Amazon.
Bar Spoons
A must have asset in any bar! This shallow spoon with a long twisted handle is used for stirring drinks without spilling liquid everywhere, nor wetting your fingers.
$4.99, available at Amazon.
Joseph Joseph Catcher, Citrus Reamer
$9.00, available at Amazon.
OXO SteeL Double Jigger
Pour the right amounts of spirit in your cocktails with this helpful jigger with a convenient grip.
$8.95, available at Amazon.
Freshlove Cutting Boards
This sturdy chopping boards makes the perfect base to cut fruits and prepare your garnishes.
$35.00, available at Amazon.
Barware Styles Stainless Steel Martini and Cocktail Shaker Set
A cocktail shaker that’s easy to use and a breeze to clean up, perfect for parties at home when there’s lot of people to serve.
$18.97, available at Amazon.
Excellante Julep Strainer
Especially designed for julep cocktails (Mint Julep, anyone?), this strainer acts as a strainer to herbs, but also to ice as well.
$4.99, available at Amazon.
Microplane Premium Classic Zester/Grater
Perfect for zesting citrus, grating cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger or any whole spices you would add to your drinks.
$13.95, available at Amazon.
Ninja Master Prep
Crushes ice into snow in seconds, blends frozen fruits into creamy smoothies, and chops fresh ingredients evenly for your summer sangrias.
$35.99, available at Amazon.
OXO SteeL Muddle
A very helpful tool to crush mint and citrus fruits for mojitos, caipirinhas, mint juleps and more.
$13.95, available at Amazon.
Double-Walled Boston Cocktail Shaker
This 2-piece set for shaking cocktails, features a mixing glass and a slightly larger metal container that acts as a cover for the mixing glass. The mixing glass can be used alone for stirring drinks that aren’t shaken.
$32.95, available at Williams-Sonoma.
Zodax Equestrian Ice Bucket Leather Handle
Serve your fresh drinks with style!
$76.95, available at Amazon.
Victorinox Utility & Paring Knife Prep Set
To cut fruit and herbs neatly.
$11.95, available at Amazon.
Waiters Corkscrew
A durable 3 in 1 multi-function tool that blends the features of a wine corkscrew, bottle opener and foil cutter.
$10.95, available at Amazon.