bar none the cocktail set | 12-piece + stand bar set | exquisite quality bartender kit + tools | martini shaker, jigger, shots, muddler, spoon, ice tongs, corkscrew knife bottle opener & liquor pourer royal lion this top quality bar set from bar none is the complete cocktail kit that everyone wants. all of the bar tools you need to make tasty drinks are included in this bar tool set. the highlight from this bartending kit is the cocktail shaker set. we call it a set because it is a cocktail shaker with a strainer built in, so you can easily prevent ice, fruit, and herbs from pouring out into your drink. the seal is solid, so it won’t easily come apart while shaking, just remember to keep your thumb on the lid! the essential bartender kit or bartender set should always have bar tools and bar equipment to satiate any thirst. we include 2 sizes of double jiggers or shot glasses so you have measurements of .5 oz., 1 oz., and 1.5 oz. these bar essentials will help you speed up your mixology so you can keep those incredible drinks coming for you and your guests. the martini shaker comes with an important barware accessory, the twisted spoon. this brings up the age-old controversy, shaken or stirred. here is the “rule”...if your cocktail has juice, dairy, or egg whites, shake it up! if your cocktail only uses spirits, please stir it and always include a straw when serving for additional stirring. but wait, you asked why is the spoon twisted to begin with. well, with a straight handle, the angle of impact between the poured liquid and the spoon’s stem would be too steep and the liquid would splash off more readily. sending liquid down the spoon, to the bottom of an already-poured drink is necessary for cocktails such as a tequila sunrise. your new bar n0ne kit will also include a muddler, most often used on mint for your mojito. it can also be used to smash fruits as well as other herbs, to release their flavors and oils, giving you that superior beverage! any bar tools bartender toolkit is going to have pourers. have you ever been to a bar where they don’t use pourers? use them! they drastically reduce spilling, overpouring, and using them is much more fun!