Bar Utensils & Tools

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Bar utensils and tools for cocktail and garnish prep

Behind every cocktail program is a set of small tools: bar spoons, muddlers, zesters, citrus squeezers, glass rimmers and bar-size cutting boards. This collection gathers them from brands including Mercer Barfly, Microplane, Browne, Spill-Stop, Vollrath and San Jamar.

It sits within Bar Supplies. Pair these tools with shakers, jiggers and garnish stations to build a complete, repeatable bar setup.

What's in this collection

  • Bar spoons – Browne and Rabco 11" spoons and Mercer Barfly classic, Japanese-style and muddler-end spoons and double-ended stirrers for stirred drinks and layering.
  • Muddlers – Uber Bar Tools, Browne and TableCraft muddlers in wood, stainless and plastic-tipped styles for pressing mint, citrus and fruit.
  • Zesters and channel knives – Microplane and Cuisipro zester graters, Mercer zesters, and Mercer, F. Dick and Canada Cutlery channel knives for twists and citrus zest.
  • Citrus squeezers and juicers – TableCraft, Winco, Browne and Spill-Stop hand squeezers, a Mercer Barfly juicer, plus Hamilton Beach and Vollrath manual press juicers for volume juicing.
  • Glass rimmers – Three-tier rimmers from Browne, Rabco and Spill-Stop, plus replacement sponges, for salt and sugar rims.
  • Bar-size cutting boards and wedgers – Compact 5" x 7" to 6" x 10" boards from SignatureWares, San Jamar and Joyce Chen, and fruit wedgers from Vollrath, Prince Castle, Chef Master and Winco.

What to consider when choosing bar tools

  • Spoon length – Longer spoons (13–17") reach the bottom of tall mixing glasses; 11–12" spoons suit standard shakers and highballs.
  • Juicing volume – Hand squeezers work for à la minute drinks; a manual press juicer saves time when you prep fresh juice for a shift.
  • Board size and colour – Bar-size boards fit tight rail space; coloured boards help separate citrus from other prep.
  • Finish consistency – Mercer Barfly tools come in stainless, black, gold and copper finishes, so a bar can match spoons, strainers and jiggers.
  • Cleaning – Choose tools that go through the dish machine or rinse easily between rushes, especially muddlers and zesters.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a bar spoon with a muddler end and a regular bar spoon?

A muddler-end spoon has a flat disc on the handle so one tool can both stir and lightly muddle; a teardrop end adds weight and balance for stirring.

Why use a bar-size cutting board?

At 6" x 9" or 6" x 10", it fits on a bar top or speed rail area for cutting citrus and garnishes without taking over the workspace.

Do I need a channel knife and a zester?

A channel knife cuts long peel strips for twists, while a zester or rasp grater produces fine zest; many bars keep both.

What is a three-tier glass rimmer?

It is a stacked tray with separate levels for a sponge or liquid, salt and sugar, letting bartenders rim glasses quickly.

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