Cocktail Accessories

Ascot Wholesale supplies cocktail accessories to pubs, bars, restaurants, hotels and event caterers across the UK. Our range covers everything a professional bar needs: jiggers, strainers, shakers, muddlers, pourers, bar spoons and garnish tools: all available at wholesale prices.

Trade accounts, bulk discounts and next-day delivery are available as standard. Browse our full Bar Accessories range for the complete picture.

Cocktail Accessories for Professional Bars and Restaurants

Professional bars need tools that perform under pressure. Every item in our cocktail accessories range is selected for commercial use: built to handle high-volume service without compromising speed, precision or consistency.

Materials matter behind the bar. You’ll find stainless steel construction, food-safe finishes and ergonomic designs throughout the range. Whether you’re running a cocktail bar, hotel bar, restaurant bar or event bar, these tools are built to last a full service.

Essential Cocktail Tools: What Every Bar Needs

Jiggers and measures are the foundation of consistent cocktail making. Accurate measurement means every drink is built to spec, reducing waste and keeping costs under control across high-volume service.

Cocktail strainers come in three main types: Hawthorne strainers for shaken drinks, fine mesh strainers for double-straining, and julep strainers for stirred cocktails. Stocking all three gives your team the flexibility to execute any menu correctly.

Muddlers are essential for any bar serving mojitos, old fashioneds or smashes. A good muddler releases oils and juices from fresh ingredients without over-bruising, which makes a measurable difference to flavour.

Pourers and speed pourers keep service moving. They deliver portion control and reduce spillage, which matters when you’re running a busy bar with multiple staff pouring simultaneously.

Bar spoons and mixing glasses are the tools of choice for stirred cocktails: martinis, negronis, Manhattans. A weighted bar spoon and a quality mixing glass give bartenders the control they need for a clean, well-diluted drink.

Garnish tools and squeezers round out the kit. Channel knives, peelers, citrus squeezers and picks are the finishing details that separate a professional presentation from an amateur one.

Cocktail Accessories Kits and Sets for New Bar Setups

Setting up a new bar or training new staff? A cocktail accessories kit takes the guesswork out of equipping a station from scratch. Kits bundle the core tools together: shaker, strainer, jigger, muddler, bar spoon: so nothing gets missed on opening day.

Kits are particularly well-suited to new openings, pop-up bars and event caterers who need to get operational quickly. Buying as a set is typically more cost-effective than sourcing individual tools separately, and it ensures consistency across multiple bar stations.

For the full range of bar equipment and accessories, visit our Bar Accessories parent category.

Why Choose Ascot Wholesale for Cocktail Accessories?

Ascot Wholesale has been supplying the UK hospitality trade for over 25 years. We work directly with bars, restaurants, hotels, caterers and event companies: not the general public: which means our pricing, stock levels and service are built around trade buyers.

Trade account holders get access to bulk discounts, dedicated account managers and next-day delivery on stocked lines.

We carry a wide selection of brands and product types, so you can source everything from a single supplier rather than splitting orders across multiple accounts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What cocktail accessories does a professional bar need?

A professional bar needs a core set of tools to operate efficiently: a cocktail shaker (Boston or cobbler style), a Hawthorne strainer, a fine mesh strainer, a jigger set, a muddler, a bar spoon, a mixing glass and a set of speed pourers.

Garnish tools: channel knives, citrus squeezers and picks: are also essential for presentation. The exact kit will depend on your menu, but these items cover the vast majority of classic and contemporary cocktails.

Buying a cocktail accessories kit is a practical way to equip a new bar station without missing anything critical.

What is a Hawthorne strainer used for?

A Hawthorne strainer is used to strain a cocktail from a Boston shaker tin into a glass, holding back ice and any solid ingredients. It sits on top of the shaker tin and is held in place by a coiled spring that catches ice chips and fruit pulp.

It’s the most commonly used strainer in professional bars and is suitable for shaken cocktails such as daiquiris, margaritas and sours.

For a cleaner pour, particularly with egg white or fresh citrus, it’s used in combination with a fine mesh strainer in a technique called double-straining.

What size jigger should I use for a commercial bar?

The most practical jigger for commercial use is a dual-sided jigger measuring 25ml and 50ml, which covers the two standard UK spirit measures.

Some bars also use jiggers with additional markings at 15ml, 35ml and 45ml for greater flexibility across a varied cocktail menu.

Consistency is the priority in a commercial setting: a well-marked jigger reduces over-pouring and keeps drink costs predictable. We stock a range of jigger sizes and styles to suit different bar setups and working preferences.

What is the difference between a muddler and a bar spoon?

A muddler is used to crush or press fresh ingredients: fruit, herbs, sugar: directly in the glass or shaker to release their flavour and aroma.

A bar spoon is a long-handled spoon used primarily for stirring cocktails in a mixing glass, layering drinks and measuring small quantities of ingredients.

The two tools serve completely different functions and are both essential behind a professional bar. A muddler is typically made from wood, stainless steel or food-safe plastic, while a bar spoon is almost always stainless steel with a twisted handle for smooth rotation.

Can I buy cocktail accessories in bulk for a new bar opening?

Yes. Ascot Wholesale supplies cocktail accessories in bulk to new bar openings, restaurant launches, hotel fit-outs and event companies. Trade account holders can order in volume with bulk pricing applied at checkout.

If you’re equipping multiple bar stations, we’d recommend contacting your account manager to discuss quantities and lead times, particularly for branded or specialist items.

Cocktail accessories kits are also available for venues that want to equip multiple stations quickly and consistently.

Are your cocktail accessories suitable for high-volume service?

Yes. Every product in our range is selected with commercial use in mind. Tools are built from durable materials: primarily stainless steel: and are designed to withstand the demands of a busy bar service, including repeated use, commercial dishwashing and the general wear of a professional kitchen or bar environment.

We don’t stock domestic-grade products in our trade range. If you have specific durability or material requirements, our account managers can advise on the most suitable options for your operation.

Do you offer trade accounts for cocktail accessories?

Yes. Ascot Wholesale operates on a trade account basis, supplying pubs, bars, restaurants, hotels, caterers and event companies across the UK.

Trade accounts give you access to wholesale pricing, bulk discounts, credit terms and a dedicated account manager. Applying for a trade account is straightforward: contact us directly or register online and our team will get you set up.

All cocktail accessories are available to trade account holders at the same pricing as the rest of our bar equipment range.

Which brands of cocktail accessories do you stock?

We stock a curated selection of brands chosen for quality, durability and suitability for professional use. Our range includes both established trade brands and own-label products across jiggers, strainers, shakers, muddlers and bar spoons.

For the most up-to-date brand availability, browse the category page or contact your account manager: stock and brand selection are updated regularly.

We can also advise on the best brand for your specific requirements, whether that’s a particular material, price point or volume of use.

Do you offer next-day delivery on cocktail accessories?

Yes. Next-day delivery is available on stocked cocktail accessories when orders are placed before the cut-off time. This applies to trade account holders ordering from our standard range.

Delivery timescales for larger bulk orders or specialist items may vary: your account manager can confirm lead times at the point of order. We supply across the UK, including mainland Scotland, and can accommodate urgent orders for new openings or event setups where possible.

What is the difference between a cocktail kit and individual tools?

A cocktail accessories kit bundles the core tools: typically a shaker, strainer, jigger, muddler and bar spoon: into a single purchase, making it easy to equip a bar station from scratch without sourcing each item separately.

Individual tools give you more flexibility to choose specific sizes, materials or brands for each function, which is useful when you’re replacing a single item or upgrading part of an existing kit.

For new bar openings or event setups, a kit is usually the faster and more cost-effective option. For established bars with existing equipment, buying individual tools allows more precise selection.

Written by the Ascot Wholesale team – a bunch of hospitality experts with over 25 years of experience supplying top-notch barware and accessories to the UK trade.