Best Bar Tools for Your Home Bar

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Whether you're mixing a strong drink to wind down with at the end of the day (we recommend a Knob Creek® Classic Old Fashioned) or crafting a proper cocktail to impress a guest (you can never go wrong with a Manhattan), having the right tools in your home bar kit is as essential as having the right ingredients on hand.

To set you up for success this season with your new home bar in paid partnership with Knob Creek®, we’ve pulled together our nine top picks for design-driven bar tools that are sure to heighten your cocktail-making experience. Happy mixing!

Goodful Knife Set with Pakkawood Handles and Carbon Steel

First things first—when prepping your cocktail by slicing an orange peel or chopping herbs for muddling, you need to have the right knives.

This six-piece set includes all the cutlery your bar setup needs, including two 3.5" paring knives, a 3.5" bird's beak knife, and matching blade guards to protect the blades (and your hands!). Each knife features a high-performance carbon steel blade and a durable, contrasting pakkawood handle.

OXO SteeL Angled Measuring Jigger

With cocktails, it pays to be precise. This sleek, beautifully-designed stainless steel jigger from OXO features an angled surface with printed measurements on the inside, so you can skip the guesswork.

The jigger allows you to view measurements from above, which means one thing: accurate pouring every time. It also has tablespoon and ounce markings, so it'll be just as useful at the bar as it is in the kitchen.

Norpro Premium Citrus Juicer in Stainless Steel

This professional-grade citrus juicer will get you more juice for your squeeze, if you will. The stainless steel tool is a classic, and this one's upgraded with rust-resistant hardware and an extra long handle for increased leverage. Squeeze those lemons!

Carter Stainless Steel Muddler

A good muddler is a specialized tool that every home bar absolutely needs—you'll use it to mash and muddle fruits, herbs, and spices for more creative cocktails. Its tiny teeth will grind all your ingredients so efficiently, you'll feel like a pro.

Top Shelf Fine Mesh Cocktail Strainer in Stainless Steel

This fine mesh strainer keeps seeds and other ingredients from making their way into the mixing glass, so your cocktail is as smooth as possible.

It's made entirely of rustproof stainless steel with an ergonomic design, and features reinforced, double-welded pressure points—this strainer will have a long shelf life. The conical shape allows for faster straining speeds, too.

Elder Cobbler Cocktail Shaker in Japanese Stainless Steel

Three-piece cocktail shakers are the real deal—just ask the world-renowned bartenders who have been inspired by the Hard Shake, a technique invented in Japan that reportedly aerates the cocktail and chips the ice in a way that doesn’t dilute the drink.

In other words, you'll get a smoother taste and more pleasant consistency out of your drink.

Trident and Twisted Bar Spoon Stirrer in Japanese Stainless Steel

This stainless steel mixer, made in Japan, was modeled after those used by the world’s best mixologists—enough said. It features a spoon and trident fork on alternating ends for a two-in-one effect, plus a timeless twisted handle design.

Viski Wood Handle Admiral Strainer

A circular strainer ensures a smooth drink free of muddled ingredients and ice fragments. This elegant option from Viski is made of stainless steel with a removable spring, which makes clean-up super simple. Plus, it's compatible with most standard mixing glasses.

Tovolo King Cube Ice Cube Tray

When crafting a cocktail, the easiest way to wow your guests is to serve it with an oversized ice cube or two. Use a sturdy, silicone tray like the King Cube Ice Tray from Tovolo to upgrade your cocktail presentation game with almost no effort.

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