Glossary of Drink & Cocktail Terminology

Bar Equipment

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Bar MatBar Equipment

A rubber mat placed on the bar to catch spills and provide a non-slip surface for making drinks.

Bar SpoonBar Equipment

A long-handled spoon used for stirring cocktails, layering ingredients, and measuring small amounts of liquid.

Boston ShakerBar Equipment

A two-piece cocktail shaker consisting of a metal tin and a mixing glass, commonly used by bartenders.

Channel KnifeBar Equipment

A bar tool used to cut citrus peels into long, thin strips for garnishes.

Citrus PressBar Equipment

A handheld tool for extracting juice from lemons, limes, and other citrus fruits.

Fine Mesh StrainerBar Equipment

A small sieve used to double-strain cocktails, removing pulp, ice shards, or herbs for a smoother texture.

Hawthorne StrainerBar Equipment

A metal strainer with a coiled spring, used to strain ice and solids from mixed drinks when pouring.

Ice MoldBar Equipment

A tool for making large, slow-melting ice cubes or spheres, commonly used for whiskey or craft cocktails.

JiggerBar Equipment

A double-sided measuring tool used to pour precise amounts of liquid for cocktails, typically with 1 oz and 2 oz sides.

Lewis Bag & MalletBar Equipment

A canvas bag and wooden mallet used for crushing ice into fine pieces for cocktails like Mint Juleps.

Mixing GlassBar Equipment

A heavy-bottomed glass used for stirring cocktails, often paired with a Hawthorne strainer.

MuddlerBar Equipment

A tool used to crush ingredients like herbs, fruit, or sugar cubes to release flavors into a drink.