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Equipment - the balanced bar




For those who wish to take their cocktail making a little more seriously than the one-party stand, some proper equipment is worth getting.

When selecting equipment, try to buy good quality items that feel good and do the job for which they are intended.

Here is a short list of items that the home bartender would need.


A sharp knife

An ice bucket : The traditional ice bucket is made of metal but sometimes one with insulation is required.

Ice tongs

A measure : Very useful to ensure the correct measurement of ingredients goes into the cocktail. It is useful to have two, one being twice the size of the other.

Corkscrew

A bottle opener

A cocktail shaker

A bar glass with strainer

Cloths

Bar towels

Damp wiping cloth


Clearly this is not an exhaustive list, but should provide you with the tools to make most cocktails.

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