The Essential Mixologist Set (14-Piece)
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Every tool in this kit has a job, and does it well. The A Bar Above 14-piece set is built around a professional-grade Boston shaker — the kind that doesn't leak, doesn't rattle, and doesn't make you feel like you're fighting your equipment while your guests watch. Everything else in the box follows the same logic: made for bartenders, priced for home bars.
About A Bar Above
A Bar Above was founded by professional bartender Chris Tunstall as a resource for people who take their home bar seriously. Every tool in their lineup is spec'd against what working bartenders actually use — not what looks good in a catalog.
What's in the box
- Boston shaker (18 oz unweighted tin + 28 oz weighted tin)
- Hawthorne strainer
- Julep strainer
- Fine mesh strainer
- Japanese-style double jigger
- 12" spiral-handle bar spoon
- 12" hardwood muddler
- 6 stainless steel cocktail picks
Available in stainless steel, gold, antique copper, and black finishes.
Good to know
Food-grade 304 stainless steel — rust-resistant and dishwasher-safe (except the hardwood muddler). Reinforced welds throughout. Gift-box ready at 12.75" × 5.5" × 4.25". Weighs approximately 3 lbs — these are real tools, not decorative props.
How to use
The Boston shaker is your workhorse — use the weighted 28 oz tin as your base and seal the 18 oz tin on top. Shake hard, break the seal with a heel tap, strain with the Hawthorne for a quick pour or the fine mesh for anything with citrus pulp or herbs. The double jigger measures ¾ oz on one end and 1½ oz on the other — the professional standard. Use the long bar spoon for stirred drinks: a Seedlip Spice 94 negroni or a Monday Gin martini benefits from a proper stir, not a shake.
Swizzle's Take: Good tools make you a better bartender — not because they're magic, but because they stop getting in the way and let you focus on the drink.
