| Whether you are learning to become a bartender | | | | efficiency. Depending on the type of bar you'll |
| or you want to start making extra money as a | | | | be working at, you may want to get one of |
| Private Party Bartender (a bartender who works | | | | these fancy speed-openers. But the real trick is |
| weddings, parties, etc), it is important to know | | | | to own MORE than one opener. You will lend it |
| which tools you really do need to be familiar with | | | | or lose it, and you never want to be caught off |
| and which ones you should own before starting. | | | | guard without the proper opener. |
| The following is a short list of your MOST | | | | 3. Speed PourersYou can pick up speed pourers |
| essential bartending tools. It will not include | | | | for just a few dollars and they will dramatically |
| EVERY tool, but it will discuss the MOST | | | | increase your speed and efficiency AND accuracy |
| important ones. | | | | when pouring liquor. If you are working private |
| 1. Your Shaker | | | | events, this is a MUST! |
| For a bartender, the shaker is the most important | | | | 4. Bar TowelI know it's not very exciting, but a |
| part of his or her arsenal. WHY? For starters, | | | | bar towel (or several) is essential! No one wants |
| so many drinks are made with this tool (shots, | | | | a sticky or wet bar top. You should ALWAYS |
| martinis, etc) that you need one that works and | | | | do your best to keep that bar top spotless! |
| works well. I highly recommend you spend a | | | | 5. The RestOther tools will include: Muddler (for |
| little extra to get a shaker that is of high quality. | | | | mojitos!), bar knife, garnish trays, store-n-pours |
| Can you easily open and clean it, or does it get | | | | (for juices), and a bar spoon. Remember, tools |
| stuck? You may go with the 3-piece shaker | | | | are your friends! They are designed to make |
| (easier to use) or the fancy Boston Shaker (way | | | | YOUR life easier! Do not be intimidated by |
| more impressive to the guests!) the preference is | | | | them! Learn to use them and feel comfortable |
| yours! | | | | using them. |
| 2. Bottle Opener/Wine KeyYou need a tool | | | | If you are mobile bartending, you will need to |
| that will open both your beer and wine bottles. | | | | have ALL of these tools before you attend your |
| Just perform a quick Google search and you'll | | | | first event so take note and purchase these |
| discover HUNDREDS of different types of bottle | | | | ASAP! |
| openers designed for speed, quality, and | | | | |