The Basic Bar Equipment

A success full bar is measured by a few things the quality of ingredients, the knowledge of the bartender and the equipment used. The basic home or professional bar is always in need of some good bar equipment to take care of mixing drinks. The right tools make any job easier and more enjoyable. For a home or professional bar you'll need at very least or to have on hand the following.

1. Can and bottle openers
2. Easy to use corkscrew
3. Waiters corkscrew
4. Glass stirring rod or long spoon
5. Bar strainer
6. A tall, heavy duty mixing glass or shaker
7. Small, sharp stainless steel-paring knife for cutting fruit or shearing off rind.
8. Wooden Muddler for smashing fruit and herbs.
9. Large pitcher
10. Fruit juice extractor
11. Set of measuring spoons
12. A Jigger measure with easy to read half and quarter once measures.
13. Ice Bucket with tongs.
14. Clean towels
15. Electric blender
16. Chopping board
    
17. Optional ice cream scooper ( for sorbet , ice cream, frozen yogurt)
18. Optional wooden hammer for smashing ice.
19. Nutmeg Grater ( with tiny holes )
20. Egg whisk
21. Good assortment of proper glassware

The blender is very essential for mixing blended drinks like a florida rum runner recipe or a classic frozen margarita. Many bartenders prefer to use cracked ice or crushed ice in the blender try not to use cubed ice as it is very hard on the device. Consult the manual for more information if needed. If you are really into mixing you might also want to pick up a food processor. Also your bar should have an assortment of items like straws, swizzle sticks, toothpicks, coasters, and cocktail napkins.