BAR SPOONS

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A bar spoon may seem like an excessive utensil to use when stirring and mixing, but using a regular tablespoon or a teaspoon can pose problems for the bartender. A regular spoon can cause big splashes and spills that will seem unsightly, and the teaspoon is too short for highball or mixing glasses. Types of Bar Spoons American Bar Spoons. This is one of the most simple and basic designs of a bar spoon. It's a long thin spoon with a swivel handle and a red plastic cap on the end. It functions only for stirring and measuring. The spoon measures about a standard teaspoon. European Bar Spoons. It's easy to distinguish bar spoons from European and American. European bar spoons have a teaspoon with a swivel handle and a flat round metal piece at the end. You can use the flat part to crush ice or muddle ingredients. Japanese Bar Spoons . Japanese bar counters are lower than average, and it's considered rude to slouch or bow in front of customers. That's why they made the bar spoons longer to avoid such a situation. The end is equipped with a weighted metal teardrop to keep the tool balanced. Muddler Bar Spoons . A muddler bar spoon is a type of bar spoon used mixing and muddling ingredients. It typically features a long, thin handle with a small, flat muddling head at one end and a spoon at the other. Bar Stirring Spoon . The bar stirring spoon is commonly used for cocktails that are meant to be stirred rather than shaken, such as a classic martini or Manhattan. Spiral Bar Spoon . It is similar to a traditional bar spoon but features a spiral or corkscrew design on the handle. This spiral design provides a better grip and allows for more precise stirring and mixing. This spoon is commonly used for cocktails that require a longer stirring time or that have ingredients that are more difficult to mix, such as a Negroni or a Sazerac. Long Bar Spoon . It features a long handle that is usually between 10 and 12 inches in length, making it ideal for stirring cocktails in tall gla