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Essential Big-Batch Cocktail Equipment

Essential Big-Batch Cocktail Equipment

One thing these big batch cocktails have in common is they all use a large vessel in which to build them—either a pitcher or a punch bowl, a blender, or if the stovetop is necessary, a sauce pan. So put your fancy bar tools away for this class; we’re going big-batch, and that means stir, chill (or heat), and serve.

Pitcher or Punch Bowl

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This is where you build the cocktail, adding ingredients to the vessel of choice before heating or chilling it.

Wooden Spoon

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We use a long handled wooden spoon for reaching into the bottom of the pitcher to thoroughly mix a batch of cocktails. It can double as a muddler to release essential oils from herbs.

Measuring Cups

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When a jigger just can’t handle the job, we turn to our liquid measuring cups to ensure we are measuring properly and creating balanced cocktails.

Fine Mesh Strainers

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Mesh strainers are perfect for straining a pitcher of beverages in a flash.

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