You can use what you have at home, but these elevate your experience

• Boston Shaker (all-metal preferred): Used for chilling and mixing cocktails. All-metal Boston shakers offer greater durability and ease of cleaning.
• Mixing Glass (glass or metal): Used for stirring spirit-based cocktails.
• Jigger: Used for precise measurement of liquid ingredients.
• Muddler: Used to gently crush ingredients like fruits and herbs to release their flavors.
• Bar Mat: Protects the bar surface from spills and provides a non-slip work area.
• Hawthorne Strainer: Used to strain cocktails from a shaker, removing ice and other solids.
• Julep Strainer: Used for straining drinks stirred in a mixing glass.
• Fine Mesh Strainer: Used for double-straining, removing small ice fragments and fruit pulp for a smoother drink.
• Bar Spoons: Long-handled spoons designed for stirring cocktails.
• Vegetable Peeler: Used for creating citrus peels for garnishes.
• Channel Knife: Used for creating decorative citrus twists.