From as long as human history existed,humans have been drinking alcohol, and from since ,the've been mixing spirits with honey, seawater and spices. In the early 1860s the word cocktail has been introduced, by a bartender named Jerry Thomas who published his book The Bar Manual in 1862. Traditionally cocktails are made with the mixture of spirits, juices, sugar and bitters Scroll down to learn how to use the tools to make Classic Cocktails, like a professional bartender
To make classic drinks bartenders require more than just spirits, mixers and the right ingredients.They need the right tools to make drinks consistent ,quicky and efficiently.
The most important tool for any bartender,bottle openers
are cruicial as every beer bottle
you will see will be capped.
Ingredients are placed in the sealed stainless steel shaker,
typically
liquor, syrups, fruit juices, and ice.
You'll need one of these to create cold ice-free drinks.
The strainer is placed over
the mouth of the shaker,with the small holes
letting the drink pass through,
leaving the ice in the shaker.
Acts as a cocktail measuring cup.
Jiggers are dual-sided and help
bartenders cut down on overpouring and remain consistent .
For those who like garnishes,peelers
are important as you can use
the essential oils from orange lemon
or limes skins for your drinks.
Bar spoons gently stir the ingredients to just
the right dilution without breaking down the ice.
