Pedrini Stainless Steel Double Jigger
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Kitchen
list price: $4.99 -- our price: $4.99
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Editorial Review

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. --Doree Armstrong ... Read more

Features

• Dishwasher safe
• 18/8 commercial weight stainless steel with a brushed finish
• 3/4 ounce on the small end and 1-1/4 ounces on the large end
• Measurements printed on each side
• Made in italy

Reviews (10)

everyone needs one
If you're making drinks, you need one of these whether it's this one or another one.It's cool looking and solid, and it will last forever.It also goes perfectly with the Pedrini Stainless Steel Shaker

A must have
Sensible, yet affordable.The functionality of a double jigger and the bragging rights "Oh this, it's Italian."

exelent product
that is an exelent product i use it to enjoy whit my friend's ocasionally ... Read more

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Subjects:  1. Spirits    2. Cocktails    3. Bar Tools    4. Bar Accessories    5. Barware    6. (Bar Ware)    7. Bartending   

Hoffritz 6-Piece Stainless-Steel Bar Tool Set with Rack
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Kitchen
list price: $48.99 -- our price: $34.99
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Editorial Review

Hoffritz's gorgeous bar set includes all standard barware: strainer, tongs, mixing spoon, bottle opener, and double jigger. And the stainless-steel stand is the perfect showcase for these nifty little gadgets. Wide, flat handles on the strainer and opener are comfortable, and the round end of the mixing spoon is ideal for a variety of uses. Every piece is dishwasher-safe and will bring a little "rat pack" glamour to your entertaining--even if the drinks are mixed on the kitchen counter. --Jill Lightner ... Read more

Features

• Lifetime warranty
• Includes double jigger, ice tongs, mixing spoon, bottle opener, strainer, and stand
• 18/8 brushed stainless steel
• Wide strainer and opener handles
• Made in China

Reviews (5)

Looks and feels cheap
This set of tiny tools is a rip-off. It looks and feels cheap with all the handles made of cheap plastic. You can clearly see the bumps on both sides of the jigger. That shows you the craftsmanship, or lack of it to be correct. I guess the formula now is to give a fancy european name to a lousy product and put it on the Internet with a hefty price. Buyers have no idea of its actual size just by looking at the picture. Also few people want to go through the hassle to return stuff purchased online. Stay away, you have been warned.

Earth-Shatteringly Good!
When I first read reviews of the Hoffritz Six-Piece Stainless-Steel Bar Tool Set in Modern Drunkard Magazine, I wrote them off as market-insider over-hype. I simply could not believe that this bar set could do everything the MDM editors claimed. In fact, I couldn't think of any advantages a professional bar tool set could offer over my trusty old collection of mason jars and Lil' Abner shot glasses.

But boy oh boy, was I in for a surprise when my ex-girlfriend gave me the Hoffritz for our last anniversary (literally, our *last* anniversary). The kit came with a stainless steel shaking apparatus. For shaking cocktails! I'd always thought that was just a turn of phrase (you know, like "on the rocks" doesn't really involve rocks). But now I'm shaking all my vodka and I feel as smooth as James Bond. Not only that, but the whisk-type thing is handy for beating eggs, regardless of whether you like to fry them with bacon or pour them into your beer! Three cheers to Hoffritz, the choice of the discerning conoissiour.

For the part time bartender...
This small gift is perfect for that friend that enjoys hosting the weekend get-togethers.While it doesn't have everything one might ever need to make those specialty drinks, it does offer the basic bar tools in a simple and classy stainless steel finish.I would recommend this gift for all casual occasions or as a nice addition to your own beverage accessory lineup ... Read more

Asin: B00004RHMZ
Subjects:  1. Spirits    2. Cocktails    3. Bar Sets    4. Barware    5. (Bar Ware)    6. Bartending   

Waring MBB518 Bar Blender, Stainless Steel
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Kitchen
list price: $190.00 -- our price: $129.00
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Editorial Review

Bandleader and inventor Fred Waring introduced the first blender in 1936; more than 60 years later the Waring blender remains the standard for the field. Tall and old-fashioned looking with a plated metallic finish on its base, this blender will crush ice and blend frozen fruit beautifully in a few seconds. This blender feels sturdy: the lid, with a cap that doubles as a 1-ounce measurer, fits securely, and the pitcher, made of thick, ridged glass, won't wobble. Many chefs prefer a blender rather than a food processor for soups and creamy sauces--the blades of a good blender whirl more quickly than those of a food processor and will refine a thin liquid such as cream of tomato soup to an incomparably silky texture. This blender is definitely up to that task. The fixed, self-cleaning stainless-steel blades on the base of the pitcher mean the lid is the only separate part to wash. --Maria Dolan ... Read more

Features

• Measures 16-1/2 by 8 by 7 inches; 1-year warranty, 5-year motor warranty
• 40-ounce glass jar holds 5 cups of mixed drinks, soup, or sauce
• Powerful 350-watt motor crushes ice fast
• High and low speeds cover mixing, chopping, and pureeing
• Dishwasher-safe glass jar and lid for easy cleaning

Reviews (32)

Don't waste your money
I bought this 2 weeks ago. Used it about half a dozen times and the motor's busted. It's smelled since the first use. Other reviewers reported the same. I'm buying one of these instead
KitchenAid KTA-KPCB348PPM Pro Line Chef's Blender with Polycarbonate Jar, Pearl Metallic

The blender of the 4 I've owned in the last 2 years.
I make smoothies every morning, and so I wear out blenders fast.I've had this one for two weeks, and I *love* it -- it is way better than the Oster and Cuisinart models that I have gone through.

This is the easiest to clean, least messy blender I have owned.In particular, having the blade and gaskets as part of the glass jar is a huge plus for not allowing any leaks to seep out at all, and for making this extremely easy to clean.

I also love how quiet this is compared to other blenders of the same power ratio.Note well, I'm not saying this is all that quiet, but compared to the others, it is not as loud as they are.(You still wouldn't want to be on the phone while blending.)

Also, this blender does a better job at circulating the contents than the other blenders I've had -- so that even in just 10 seconds of blending, all my frozen fruit is cut up.In the Oster blenders I've had, even after 30-40 seconds there are sometimes big chunks.

The only bad thing I will say about it is that the jar isn't huge, but I still give it 5 stars because the jar is big enough for smoothies and for margaritas, and it does a better job than any other blender I've used.I love how cleanable it is in the dishwasher too.

Much better than the Kitchenaid
I had a Kitchenaid blender quit on me(second time with the same problem) and found out that they have changed the style and don't make replacement parts for my model.I would have had to buy an entire new blender.From the looks of it, they didn't make the new ones any more robust so I decided to look at other brands.Stumbled across Waring and did a little research.Found out that Waring sells every part for every blender that it has made in the last 60 years.That level of support combined with the favorable reviews led me to take the plunge.After eleven weeks with my new blender, here are my observations:

Noise - I think this one is slightly quieter than my Kitchenaid and definitely quieter than my parents old Oster.Even so, don't plan on trying to watch TV or carry on a conversation with the thing running.Luckily it does it's job pretty quick.

Cleanup - FAR better than the kitchenaid.No disassembly required; just put some hot water and a little dish soap in and run it a few seconds.Rinse and you're done.Dishwasher safe if you feel like it too.Kitchenaid has the jar, lid, jar base, blade assembly, and gasket to fool with.Lots of crevices for food to get stuck in.

Performance - Simply a better performing blender.Blends drinks to a much smoother consistency with no big ice chunks left behind.With the Kitchenaid I frequently had to pop the lid off and give things a stir to get them mixed up and worked down to the blades.I rarely have to do that with the Waring.I don't have anything scientific to back this up, but I think it is a matter of geometry.The Kitchenaid is a wide, squat jar where the contents seem to be able to find refuge from the whirling blades.The Waring is taller & skinnier and it seems that nothing gets away from the blades.The Waring has only two speeds while the Kitchenaid had five, but I don't really miss them at all.I haven't found anything the Kitchenaid could do that the Waring can't do at least equally well.

Durability - The problem I had with the Kitchenaid was the blade assembly.The metal "gear" on the bottom is a press fit onto the shaft that connects to the blade.When this loosens up (such as when an ice cube jams up the blade) there is no way to repair it.New assembly costs about $15.If the Waring had a similar failure, the thing does come apart, the replacement part is about $4, and it is widely available.Other than this, they both seem to be durable and rugged.The glass jars on both are thick and sturdy, and they really give the blender some mass.

So far I've had my blender 11 weeks and have been using it mostly to make frozen drinks and milkshakes.The Waring is by far superior to the blender it replaced.It looks great, performs nearly perfect, and comes from a company with an excellent reputation and parts support.Can't ask for much more than that. ... Read more

Asin: B00004S8F8
Subjects:  1. Barware    2. (Bar Ware)    3. Bartending    4. Small Appliances    5. Electrics    6. Blenders    7. (Osterizers)   

WMF Duo 4-Piece Stainless Steel Bar Set
Average Customer Review:
Kitchen
list price: $49.99
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Editorial Review

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. --Matthew Evans ... Read more

Features

• Shaker measures 9 by 3.5 inches; dishwasher-safe
• Set includes: 8-ounce shaker, measurement jigger, stir stick, strainer
• High-grade 18/10 stainless-steel construction for durability
• Sleek polished surfaces; contemporary design with smooth edges
• Jigger enables precise alcohol measurement

Reviews (1)

My favorite shaker
I own dozens of different cocktail shakers, the one from this set has got to be my favorite of all of them. It's clean and elegant two piece design provides a comfortable feel in the hands, good seal, and it seems to sufferless "vacuum lock" then most other shakers of this type seem tohave. ... Read more

Asin: B00004S4UY
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WMF Manhattan Stainless Steel Wine Cooler
Average Customer Review:
Kitchen
list price: $29.99 -- our price: $22.49
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Editorial Review

The sleek cylindrical design of the Manhattan wine cooler from WMF adds a sophisticated touch to any dining room table. Keep a bottle of Pinot Gris or Vouvray in this cooler and the wine will remain chilled at an even temperature throughout a meal. Its brushed steel complements a variety of table settings and even looks at home out on the patio for barbecued pork steaks, mesclun greens, and a nice California Chardonnay. Bring it in the picnic basket when heading out for a romantic picnic for two. --Dana Van Nest ... Read more

Features

• Transportable
• Simple, classic design
• Fits standard 1-liter bottles
• Covers a bottle up to the neck
• Brushed stainless steel

Reviews (2)

Simply devine
At just over $20 bucks this wine cooler is amazing. Good looking, yes, but so easy too! Don't bother doing what we did at first, trying to pre-chill it with ice or keep it in the freezer. Doesn't work, doesn't help. Simply stick your chilled bottle in this cooler and it will keep your wine at an ideal temperature throughout your meal. No ice, no fuss. Perfect.

A nice cooler
We like to entertain and to drink wine, and the one thing we were missing was a wine cooler. This is just the piece we needed. It is very simple, yet classy. A great way to add that special touch for a quite dinner for two or four. Handy enough to be used on a daily basis. ... Read more

Asin: B00004S4V2
Subjects:  1. Wine    2. Bar Tools    3. Bar Accessories    4. Barware    5. (Bar Ware)    6. Bartending   

Hoffritz Stainless Steel Double Jigger
Average Customer Review:
Kitchen
list price: $17.99 -- our price: $9.99
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Editorial Review

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. --Fred Brack ... Read more

Features

• 1 ounce on one end and 2 ounces on the other
• Stainless steel with satin-finish handle
• 9-3/4 inches long
• Hand wash with mild detergent

Reviews (1)

Not as advertised
This is not a 2-ounce/1 ounce jigger.This is actually a 1.5 ounce(one shot)/ .75 ounce (1/2 shot) jigger.Anybody looking for a 1ounce/2 ounce jigger, look elsewhere. ... Read more

Asin: B00004RHRV
Subjects:  1. Spirits    2. Cocktails    3. Bar Tools    4. Bar Accessories    5. Barware    6. (Bar Ware)    7. Bartending