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Cool bar tools
Four Chicago bartenders share their secret weapons for amazing summer cocktails.
By Lauren Viera
Published: July 12, 2012
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Charles Joly Beverage director at the Aviary(955 W Fulton Mkt, 312-226-0868) Favorite tool Zyliss Easy Grip zester Why it works “Cheap, durable and consistent,” Joly says of this dual zester–channel knife tool. “Other channel knives cut a jagged twist and don’t go deep enough,” he says. “This gives a great twist-type cut and extracts a massive amount of oil that can be aimed at the top of a cocktail with as much or little effect as you would like.” Where to get it $8 at cookswarehouse.com
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Daniel de OliveiraBrand ambassador for Olmeca Altos tequila Favorite tool “Mexican elbow,” a handheld citrus juicer Why it works De Oliveira has been seen carrying this tool on his belt loop—a serious compliment in a world of weak juicers prone to breakage. “I juice a case of limes solo in under an hour with this thing,” he says. “It’s great because you also get some of the oils from the fruit in the juice, which enhances the flavor—something you don’t get from an electrical juicer.” Where to get it $20 at themodernmixologist.com
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Erin HayesBeverage director at Perennial Virant and the J. Parker (1800 N Lincoln Ave, 312-981-7070) Favorite tool wood muddler (nicknamed “the Judge”) Why it works “I prefer it because it’s multipurpose,” says Hayes, whose muddler earned its moniker because of its intimidating size and weight. “I can crack ice, muddle and use it with a Lewis bag to crush ice. And,” she jokes, “I can keep people in line.” Where to get it Vic Firth muddler, $15 at amazon.com
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Jennifer ContraveosBrand ambassador for Angostura; bartender at Barcito(151 W Erie St, 312-274-1111) Favorite tool handmade Lewis bag Why it works Contraveos’s friend made her Lewis bag (“She has since turned it into a little business and now sews them for profit”), which serves a purpose beyond its utilitarian ice-crushing function: It doubles as a bar-tool-carrying sack. “I can shove everything I need into it to get to whatever event I might be doing,” Contraveos says. Where to get it $30–$40 at Etsy.com/shop/LifeWithFox
Photo: Elizabeth Jochum385.sh.ss.tools.JenniferContraveos01xSS.jpg154964214
Charles Joly Beverage director at the Aviary(955 W Fulton Mkt, 312-226-0868) Favorite tool Zyliss Easy Grip zester Why it works “Cheap, durable and consistent,” Joly says of this dual zester–channel knife tool. “Other channel knives cut a jagged twist and don’t go deep enough,” he says. “This gives a great twist-type cut and extracts a massive amount of oil that can be aimed at the top of a cocktail with as much or little effect as you would like.” Where to get it $8 at cookswarehouse.com
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