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from sources available to everyone. Start with the basic bar tools. A good shaker, a jigger and a zester. Then think about
the little things to dress that martini up.
Click here for a list of Bar Tools available from Amazon.com. | Ideal for skewering cocktail olives, onions, and cherries, the four picks in this set have spiral tops that add a flourish to Manhattans, martinis, and Gibsons while also securing the picks to serving-glass edges. Essential tools for elegant entertaining, the 3-3/4-inch picks are made of 18/8 stainless steel, so they resist rust and stains and go safely into the dishwasher. 
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 | Farberware Millennium Stainless Steel Lemon Zester This tool is what an expert bartender uses to zest and/or peel lemons, limes, and other citrus. Scrape the tiny holes over a fruit's skin, and you get a cascade of fine, fluffy zest for cocktails or baked goods. Or run the tiny blade over the skin and a neat strip of peel results. The 6-inch zester's satin-finish, stainless-steel handle has soft, gray Santoprene bumps for a slip-resistant grip and is notched for hanging on a hook or a peg. Dishwasher-safe
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|  | Hoffritz 16-Ounce Chrome Cocktail Shaker From your mai tai to your martini, make traditional cocktails at home with this 16-ounce cocktail shaker. With a precision fit between the top and bottom, this bar accessory gives you the freedom to shake away with no fear of leaks. Use the shaker top to measure your spirits and liqueurs to precise quantities. Part of the Hoffritz Platinum Series, this shaker offers expert craftsmanship and high-nickel-content steel (18/8), providing a rust-free and durable product. 
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|  | Hoffritz Stainless Steel Double Jigger Measure out 2 ounces of tequila, then flip this jigger and measure out 1 ounce of lime juice. That's how to punch a simple ticket to Margaritaville, and this bar tool makes it possible to avoid time-wasting immigration and customs delays. With its satin-finish handle, the stainless-steel jigger looks good and should last a lifetime. A hole in the handle's end facilitates hanging it on a hook or peg.
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|  | Hoffritz Stainless Steel Ice Bucket with Lid This ice bucket will accent any bar or tabletop. Its high-quality steel (18/8) assures you of limited rusting and lasting durability. It's just the right size for casual entertaining or small dinner parties, and the tight lid means your ice won't melt quite so quickly. Dishwasher-safe and beautifully crafted, this set adds convenience and elegance to the serving of drinks
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|  | Hoffritz Stainless Steel Ice Bucket with Tongs This ice bucket with its mirror finish will accent any bar or tabletop. Its high-quality steel (18/8) assures you of limited rusting and lasting durability. With a diameter of 6 inches and a capacity of 32 ounces, this ice bucket is just the right size for casual entertaining or small dinner parties, and the serrated tongs mean your ice won't slip away. Dishwasher-safe and beautifully crafted, this set adds convenience and elegance to the serving of drinks. 
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| |  | Jubilee Acrylic Martini Picks, Set of 6 A martini wouldn't be a martini without an olive garnish--and what better way to pick the olive than with an acrylic pick that sports a mini martini glass with its own olive! The little plastic cocktail sits atop the pick, giving the stick both balance and aesthetic appeal. The pick is just the right length for stirring and rests neatly in the glass for all to see. And for those who don't care for olives, there's finally a perfect cover-up
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|  | Metrokane Brushed Stainless Steel Bullet Cocktail Shaker A replication of an Art Deco design from the 1930s, this bullet-shaped cocktail shaker is a true conversation piece. It's made of 18/8 stainless steel, wears a handsome brushed finish, holds 28 ounces, and stands 11 inches high. Remove the top, cover, and strainer, pour in ingredients, add ice, replace the strainer and cover, shake, and pour out drinks in commemoration of the golden age of cocktails, when this shaker was first famous
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|  | Misto Martini Vermouth Sprayer Mixing an elegant, bone-dry martini is a snap with this stylish, nonaerosol vermouth sprayer. Just push the top with a manicured forefinger and mist the inside of a frosted glass or spray the top of your drink. The sprayer's glass vial holds 1 ounce of vermouth and refills easily with a tiny funnel (included). At just 3-1/2 inches high and less than 1 inch in diameter, the sprayer tucks into pocket or purse so it can accompany you to a cocktail lounge. There you can dazzle a bartender and get a conversation started by whipping out the satin-silver sprayer and adding your own benediction to icy gin. Sprayer, funnel, and drink recipes come in an elegant, charcoal-colored gift box. 
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|  | Oggi Stainless Steel 1-Liter With the intense admiration most people have for martinis and other classic cocktails, you shouldn't be without a cocktail shaker if you really want to entertain--and this shaker is really cool. Running around the edge of the stainless steel cup are the names of 15 cocktails, ranging from a perfectly respectable Whisky Sour to a, ahem, Between the Sheets (brandy, curaçao, dry gin, lemon juice, and ice). Not your style? Turn the outer cup and peruse the ingredients for Gin Rickey, an Orange Blossom, or an Old-Fashioned. Whatever drink is called for, pour all the ingredients (including the fruit) into the shaker. After a few good shakes, remove the top knob to reveal a built-in strainer. Pour the drink into a chilled glass and enjoy
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|  | Oneida Cocktail Shaker James Bond himself probably has a cool cocktail shaker just like this one in his home (although we've never actually seen his home, have we?). Standing 8-1/2 inches tall with the cap on, this bright and shiny Oneida cocktail shaker is made of durable and tasteful 18/8 stainless steel, with a special hand-polished finish that won't tarnish or corrode. It comes with a lifetime warranty, so martinis can be shaken, not stirred, as often as you like. It's also dishwasher-safe, for removing incriminating fingerprints. 
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|  | Oneida Ice Pail with Tongs Is there a merrier sound than ice cubes tinkling in glasses? At party time, an ice pail, or bucket, and tongs move the throng out of the kitchen to where everyone can join in a chorus of conversation and ice-cube clinking. This good-looking set raises the civilized tone a notch. It's shapely and made of mirror-polished stainless steel, all the better to reflect a host's smile
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|  | Pedrini 3-Piece Bar Set Make mixing cocktails look easy with the Italian-made Pedrini cocktail set. There's no need to consult a bartender's guide because directions for seven of the most popular cocktails are printed on the 16-ounce glass tumbler: margarita, alexander, martini, Tom Collins, daiquiri, manhattan, and whiskey sour. Just pour in your ingredients to taste, mix with the propeller-bladed mixer, pop the strainer on top, and pour. Add an olive or lemon twist, and make a toast. To your health!
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|  | Pedrini 8-Piece Professional Cocktail Set with Wooden Base Ideal for either the professional or just the weekend bartender, this eight-piece cocktail set has everything needed to whip up some strong drinks. All eight pieces of the set are made from sturdy stainless steel and reside comfortably in a sturdy wooden base that would look great resting on a wet bar in the den or perched on an outdoor table in the backyard. The set includes a cocktail strainer, a round mixing whisk, a bottle opener (or "cap lifter," if you want to be smart about it), a lemon zester, ice tongs with teeth perfect for gripping either slippery ice cubes or bothersome guests, a citrus fruit knife, a measuring glass, and a shaker. The measuring glass features recipes for seven favorite cocktails (margarita, alexander, martini, Tom Collins, daiquiri, manhattan, and whiskey sour) printed in both English and Spanish
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|  | Pedrini Stainless Steel Double Jigger Pedrini's attractive Italian-made double jigger is made of commercial weight, 18/8 stainless steel with a brushed finish--as pretty as it is functional. It's sized at 3/4 ounce on the small end and 1-1/4 ounces on the large end. The measurements are printed on each side, so you'll be confident of mixing the perfect Tom Collins or screwdriver at your next cocktail party: when the party's over, just throw it in the dishwasher. 
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|  | Snow Shaver The Snow Shaver ice grinder is simple to use--just drop a block of ice in the top, secure the lid, and turn the crank. Within minutes, you'll produce a mound of shaved ice that can become a snow cone, a margarita, or a bed for shrimp cocktail. Freeze juices, coffee, tea, or milk for cool (and low-fat) summer treats. The only difficult part is getting the ice out of the freezer cup; you need to let it thaw for several minutes before the product will slide out.
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| |  | WMF Deco Stainless Steel Cocktail Shaker A true cocktail party needs a few indisputable elements: top-shelf liquor, witty conversation, salty mixed nuts, a beautiful stranger with a secret, and this art-deco-inspired stainless-steel cocktail shaker from WMF. If you don't have these things, then you're just having people over for drinks. OK, beautiful, mysterious strangers can be hard to come by, I'll give you that, but there's no excuse not to have a cocktail shaker. WMF's shaker makes four to six martinis or manhattans, depending on how strong and cold you like them. 
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|  | WMF Duo 4-Piece Stainless Steel Bar Set WMF's four-piece bar set is what every secret agent and home bar enthusiast needs. Whether you enjoy them shaken or stirred, you'll make tasty cocktails in style with this handsome polished stainless-steel set, which includes a two-piece shaker, a jigger for measuring liquor, a stir stick, and a separate strainer. The handle on the stir stick looks suspiciously like a smiley face; you'll find smiles on your guests' faces, too, when you bring them finely mixed cocktails. 
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| |  | WMF Manhattan Stainless Steel Cocktail Shaker with Built-In Strainer If you like it shaken, not stirred, then this shaker will take you there in style. This simply designed three-piece cocktail shaker has the contemporary look of high-quality 18/10 stainless steel and sports a brushed matte finish. After you shake up your concoction, just remove the cap and pour through the built-in strainer. No need to fumble around with separate pieces. Sample your creations from the cap, which doubles as a taster cup. Stores conveniently right in your liquor cabinet. 
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|  | WMF Manhattan Stainless Steel Ice Bucket with Handle When you're having a cocktail party, ice needs to be right at your elbow--there's no time to run off to the kitchen and wrestle with a plastic tray while the guests are waiting, holding empty glasses. WMF's stylish stainless-steel ice bucket looks great and will keep ice frozen throughout the evening, while a drainage disk in the bottom keeps ice from sticking to the base of the bucket. Grab by its square handle and the bucket becomes portable for picnics or tailgating parties. 
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