9 Important Tools You Should Home in Your Home Bar
                      
 
9 Important Tools You Should Home in Your Home Bar 
 
While cocktails have become extremely popular across continents, there is an interesting history 
attached to them. Initially, British navy sailors would mix different types of alcoholic drinks and make 
a drink out of them, which began to be known as a cocktail. Mostly, they would mix moonshine rum 
with different ingredients like sugar, spices, tea, and citrus fruit to create a drink they would savor.  
Needless to say, cocktails have evolved greatly over the years. Now, mixology is an art that is taught 
in culinary schools worldwide. Not just professionals employed at restaurants and bars, even a lot of 
those who have bars at home are greatly interested in the art of mixology. When you have a bar at 
your residence and you want to put your mixology skills to the test, you will have to invest in a 
bunch of tools and equipment.  
Here are 9 important tools your home bar needs to have: 
Bottle Opener 
One of the most basic but important tools you need to have at your home bar is a bottle opener. 
While making a list of bar tools in Australia to buy, you cannot miss out on including a bottle opener. 
Of course, when you have something like beer running through a tap, you will not need a bottle 
opener. However, to open all kinds of bottles kept at the bar, you will need the help of a bottle 
opener.  
Ice Crusher 
Crushed ice is used in a variety of cocktails. It also adds an element of aesthetics to them. If you like 
crushed ice in your cocktail, you should buy an ice crusher. While crushing ice manually is an option, 
it takes a lot of effort and does not produce the desired result. Some people choose to spend money 
on buying crushed ice. You can avoid all this if you have an ice crusher in your bar. 
Juicer 
Fruits are an integral part of cocktails. Several cocktails are made with orange juice squeezed lemon 
or lime. Therefore, you need to have a reliable juicer in your bar. While investing in a large, hand-
press juicer would not be a bad idea, you also have the option of buying a hand-held juicer. Several 
reputed brands manufacture a variety of juicers that you can choose from.  
Cocktail Stirrer 
A cocktail stirrer can be best described as a thin rod that is made of glass, metal, or plastic. The 
primary purpose of a cocktail stirrer is to ensure the different ingredients to be used in a cocktail are 
mixed properly. While buying cocktail stirrers, you have to ensure they are made of a good quality 
material and are durable. 
 
 
 
 
 
Cutting Board 
Every cocktail needs garnishes. Therefore, you need to have a cutting board in your bar. Apart from 
bringing hygiene into the picture, cutting boards also make the process of cutting or chopping 
different things safe. They safeguard the bar top and also contribute towards keeping the knives 
sharp. While buying a cutting board, make sure it is made from a non-slippery material.  
Jigger 
A perfect cocktail is one that has all the different ingredients in the right measure or quantity. You 
have to ensure that no ingredient has been used excessively or in a lesser amount. To get the 
quantity of the different liquid ingredients right, you need to use jiggers. Every bar ought to have a 
bunch of jiggers of different sizes which can be used effectively for measuring purposes. 
Cocktail Shaker 
To make the perfect cocktail, having cocktail swizzle sticks is not enough. To ensure all the 
ingredients in the cocktail have been mixed properly to offer you a balanced taste, you have to use a 
good-quality cocktail shaker. Most cocktail shakers are made out of stainless steel and are not very 
expensive. These days, many cocktail shakers come equipped with built-in strainers that enable you 
to separate the ice from the other ingredients.  
Muddler 
Apart from making the perfect Mojito, a muddler is used while putting together a variety of other 
cocktails. A muddler, among other things, helps amplify the aroma of different ingredients like 
spices, fruits, and herbs. It ensures that the flavors of these ingredients reflect well in the drink. 
Ideally, you should opt for a muddler that features an ergonomic design and a long handle.  
Cocktail Pourer 
If you use bottles that do not feature a pourer, your operating costs can increase significantly. Using 
a measured cocktail pourer will enable you to manage or regulate your liquor inventory. It will also 
ensure that you do not over-pour a drink. Perched on the top of different bottles, cocktail pourers 
prove to be very useful in home bars.