COCKTAIL ZERO% BAR MANUAL ALEMBIC COCKTAIL TOOLS TOOLS OF THE TRADE WINE KEY The wine key is essentially three tools in one—a knife, a corkscrew, and a bottle opener. The knife is used to cut through the seal on the top of the wine bottle, the corkscrew is used to twist out the wine cork, and the bottle opener is an additional accessory, used to open beer bottles. Many restaurants and bars require their servers to use this type of wine opener. Sommeliers prefer to use this type of wine opener as well. PARING KNIFE Often, when we think cocktails, we think liquids. However, bartenders need a tool for cutting and prepping drink garnishes! Whether you’re cutting zests to twist over cocktails, prepping lemon wedges, or slicing apples to place on drink rims, this 3-inch long blade should be your tool of choice. CHANNEL ZESTER A garnish is an important component of almost any cocktail. The channel zester is an awesome tool for creating a classic twisted zest and for infusing the drink with the oils from the fruit. MUDDLER Many signature cocktails require the mashing of fresh ingredients. A muddler is a classic and simple tool that’s essential behind any bar. They come in different materials such as stainless steel, wood, and plastic. Some have a smooth head and others have a grinder head for maximum flavors extraction.
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