Hey, Bartender!

Shaken, stirred or muddled? Here are the bartender’s essentials.

Yes, we’re talking to you. With great bar accoutrements readily available at local home furnishing or kitchen stores, you can easily stock your own bar cart with everything you need to pour on great chemistry at your next party. Here are eight thirst-quenching reasons your friends and family will love to belly up to your home bar.

1.  Stirrer — what every mixologist
can’t live without    

2.  Zester — add citrus zing with
this thing

3.  Strainer — keeps the riff raff
out of your concoction

4.  Bottle opener — open up any
bottled beverage with style

5.  Jigger — measure well for the
perfect pour every time

6.  Corkscrew — pop corks like a pro

7.  Bar knife — simply slice and garnish

8.  Ice Scoop — chill out while you
crack, scoop and strain