These inexpensive tools will make cocktail hour so much easier and your drinks taste better! You’ll most likely already have many of these items in your kitchen.
Cocktail shaker – Shake your cocktails (throw out your back as I like to say) like a pro using a metal or glass shaker for the perfect-temperature drink. The metal one is from a Grey Goose gift with purchase during the holidays. The glass one is from Crate and Barrel.
Two-sided jigger or measuring cup – Measure your alcohol so that no one can blame you for making the drinks too strong and so you don’t “ick” yourself the next day for being overserved. I got this one from BevMo!
Bar Spoon- This small spoon and long handle makes it easier to stir, especially if you’ve added ice to the glass. Amazon purchase.
Strainer – The best to pour from a shaker or glass when you want to strain ice or large herbs/fruit and so much faster than using the shaker topper. Amazon purchase.
Mixing Glass – Great for multiple drinks and stirring cocktails. Crate and Barrel.
Ice – Crucial for Scotch and cocktails. @AltadenaBev sells three types of ice perfect for cocktails. Stainless steel reusable ice rocks is a gift from @Tugboatinc
Muddler – The best for citrus rinds, berries, herbs and spices. Amazon.
Small sieve – Ideal for straining berries or loose tea. Amazon.
Vegetable peeler and zester – Great for citrus twists, zest and rinds. Both from Williams Sonoma.