Essential Bartender Tools, Bar Utensils and Mixology Equipment
- Cocktail shakers are the core mixing bartender tool behind every bar. Boston shakers consist of a mixing glass and metal tin used together; Cobbler shakers are three-piece self-contained units with a built-in strainer cap. Winco bar shakers in our catalog range from 16 oz to 28 oz in stainless steel with acrylic and copper finishes. These are the foundational bar tools and equipment for any professional bar setup.
- Jiggers ensure precise measurement for consistent pour control. Winco stainless jiggers come in 7 oz, 8 oz and 9 oz capacity. Thunder Group carries economy jiggers suited for high-volume speed bar use. Jiggers are essential mixologist tools and bartender utensils for any serious bar operation.
- Strainers separate ice and solid ingredients from the liquid pour. The Hawthorne strainer fits over a Boston tin and uses a spring coil. The julep strainer fits inside a mixing glass. Both types are available in our catalog from Thunder Group.
- Liquor pourers are essential bar tools for speed-of-service in high-volume operations. Thunder Group carries 94 pourer models covering slow, medium and fast flow rates in plastic and stainless. Pourers are among the most reordered professional bartender tools in any hospitality bar tools kit.
Setting Up a Commercial Bar Station
A fully equipped commercial bar station requires the following minimum bartender tools and equipment for one working bartender:
- 2 Boston shakers or 1 Cobbler shaker
- 2 Hawthorne strainers
- 1 julep strainer
- 2 jiggers in different size configurations
- 1 bar spoon
- Speed pourers for every open bottle (typically 12 to 24 per station)
- 1 muddler for pressed cocktails
- 1 bottle opener and 1 corkscrew
For full bar set-up including refrigerated back-bar storage and beverage dispensing equipment, explore our beverage and bar collection and back bar refrigerated cabinets.
Why Buy Bartender Tools from AMECHEF
AMECHEF is a Miami-based commercial foodservice equipment and smallwares supplier, your local bar tool distributor and bar supplies Miami source for hospitality bar tools and bartending equipment. We carry professional bartender tools from Winco and Thunder Group with no minimum order quantity, all priced for commercial bar set-ups and restaurant opening orders. All products are in-stock and ship from our Miami warehouse nationwide. For complete beverage service equipment beyond hand tools, browse our bar supplies and accessories.
