Basic Tools There are certain tools which should be considered as basic and necessary in order to feel comfortable mixing up a good cocktail. The tools I've collected in this list could be considered a "shopping list" for you to pick up. Boston Shaker Cheftor Vintage Style Juicer Coupe Cocktail Glass Hawthorn Strainer Heavy Bar Spoon Jigger (1/2, 3/4) (1, 2) Julep Strainer Kuhn Rikon Paring Knife Long Mixing Spoon OXO Good Grips Citrus Squeezer OXO Mini Angled Measure Shaking Tins Stainless Steel Jigger (1 oz. / 2 oz.) Westmark Manual Ice Crusher