Barspoon

This long-handled spoon, also referred to as a “cocktail spoon,” can be used to mix and layer drinks in even the tallest jug or tumbler.

Cheesecloth

This loosely woven cotton gauze, used primarily in cheese-making and cooking, is excellent for all types of fine straining.

Cocktail Fork

These small, double-pronged utensils are handy for spearing olives, onions and other small morsels.

Cocktail Pick

These are similar to skewers but are more decorative and sometimes highly ornate, made of silver or other elegant materials. They are often adorned with a thematic element or luxurious flourish.

Cocktail Strainer

A type of sieve, this metal bar accessory is used in conjunction with a mixing glass or shaker to remove ice from a mixed drink as it is poured into the serving glass.

Culinary Torch

This small, butane-fueled finishing tool is most often used to add a browned or caramelized surface to food.

Food Syringe

Also known as a “flavor injector,” this is a readily available plastic device used to inject fluid into foods or beverages.

Funnel, small

This conical utensil is ideal for transferring liquids into small-mouthed containers.Mixing Glass – Similar to a cocktail shaker, a mixing glass is a glass or metal container used to mix cocktails and quickly chill them by stirring with ice.

Ice Sphere

Two-part silicone molds are available to produce a single solid sphere of ice, whose slow rate of melting makes it ideal for reducing dilution in cocktails.

Ice Stick

Silicone molds produce long, narrow sticks of ice that can fit inside bottles and are ideally sized for presentation in tall glasses.

Juicer

A motorized version of this appliance is the fastest and most effective way to extract juice from fruit and vegetables.

King Ice Cube

Specially sized silicone trays make large, 2-inch cubes that help reduce dilution in cocktails.

Mason Jar

This wide-mouthed glass jar, used for preserving fruit and vegetables, comes in a range of sizes and has an airtight screw-top lid.

Metal Sieve

This mesh screen, usually with a handle, is useful for straining large quantities of cocktails.

Melon Baller

Formally called a “Parisienne scoop,” this small, spoon-like tool can be used to cut round- or oval-shaped sections from soft fruit and vegetables or ice cream.

Microplane

This rasp-like grater with small, sharp metal teeth is excellent for zesting citrus and grating nutmeg.

Mini Ice Cube

These trays produce ½-inch cubes; some are also designed to produce small spheres, hexagons and other unique shaped cubes.

Mini Scoop

This smaller version of a spring-action handled ice cream scoop measures out uniform 1tbsp./1/2 oz. balls.

Mortar & Pestle

This bowl (mortar) and rounded crusher (pestle), typically made of hard wood, ceramic or stone, have been used since ancient times to grinding ingredients into a fine powder or paste.

Muddler

Like a fat swizzle stick with an enlarged tip, this bartender's tool is used like a pestle to mash, or “muddle,” fruits, herbs or spices in the bottom of a glass to release their flavor.

Pour Spout

Also known as a “speed pourer,” this clever design, essentially a modernized version of a funnel, facilitates the flow of liquid through a bottle and helps control the amount being poured.

Skewers

These small pointed sticks, usually made of utilitarian wood, bamboo or metal, are used for securing cherries, olives and other cocktail garnishes.

Spice Grinder

This small kitchen appliance, often made of durable stainless steel, can be used interchangeably to grind spices, coffee beans and nuts. Run a handful of white rice through it to dispel lingering odors.

Standard Ice Cube

Plastic or silicone trays make medium-sized ice cubes in a range of shapes. The standard size is about 1 ounce, or 1.2 cubic inches.

Swizzle Stick

Used to hold garnishes or stir drinks, these small sticks were originally carved out of wood. Now they come in a wide variety of materials, from plastic to silver.