Whether you’re a professional bartender or simply enjoy mixing up drinks in the comfort of your home, you’re going to need some tools to get the job done.

Here are eight necessities every bar needs to make sure all drinks are made properly and deliciously:

JBTek Stainless Steel Bottle Pourers


This affordable 12-pack of stainless steel bottle pourers allow you to achieve incredible accuracy with your pouring thanks to their steady flow. And they help you look damn good doing so. This is a must buy for everyone.

OXO Steel Double Jigger


This Steel Double Jigger is a bestseller on Amazon for a reason. You’ll be able to accurately measure anything quickly and easily. The double sided nature is also something important for you to consider, making this a two-for-one deal.

OXO 16 Oz. Cocktail Shaker


This cocktail shaker is yet another example of OXO’s success in the industry. You’re able to easily mix drinks with this shaker and you’re also able to use this as a backup jigger due to the measurements inside of the shaker.

Another great feature about this shaker is that you’re able to easily get a grip on it even while it’s wet, which will save you from a lot of messes in the long run!

Hiware Stainless Steel Mixing Spoon


This Stainless Steel Mixing Spoon is the best of its kind for the price. The quality of this mixing spoon is perfect for any bar with any budget. The middle of this spoon has a twisted design so you can mix drinks as efficiently as possible.

Winco Stainless Steel 4-Prong Strainer


This stainless steel strainer is a wire-spring strainer, which is an essential for any bar. It does an amazing job at taking ice and unnecessary debris out of drinks for when they’re poured into the final serving glass. This is yet another stainless steel product that you can add to your arsenal as a bartender to really up your game.

Moscow Mule Copper Mug


This Alchemade Copper Mug is an amazing high-end cup for you to have on display or to serve delicious classic Moscow Mules in. It’s a 100% copper mug which brings a new aesthetic to your bar, and if you’re up for it you could buy multiple of these so that you can serve an entire group. Don’t worry, we already have our entire list of our favorite copper mugs here.

JoyJolt 6 Pack Shot Glass Set


This JoyJolt shot glass set is a great addition for any bar. After all, everywhere there are drinks being served, you always need to be prepared to provide shots as well. These glass shot glasses are nice to look at and are comfortable to grip and drink out of as well. Each glass is a standard 2-ounces.

The Ultimate Bar Book: The Comprehensive Guide to Over 1,000 Cocktails


This Ultimate Bar Book is a necessary coffee table book for all bars, especially home bars. If your bar is fully-stocked, a book like this can help you take full-advantage and get very creative with your cocktails! If you’re looking for further books to help you hone your bartending craft, check out our 5 recommended books to become a better bartender.

Conclusion

We hope this lists help you keep your bar stocked with the right tools so you’ll be prepared for anything that gets thrown your way! Now get out there and serve some delicious drinks!