It might surprise you to hear that the (not so humble) cocktail spoon isn’t just for show! Its long body and hypnotic twirls actually serve an essential purpose in making delicious drinks!
Much more sophisticated than their distant cousins the dessert spoon and the soup spoon, cocktail spoons have clever applications beyond devouring food!
So, what are they good for?
Garnishing: a great tool for removing all those unwanted bits from your fruit garnish.
Layering: building the perfect divisions between spirits, for example in shots like the B-52. Ingredients are poured over the back of a spoon which slows the pour and disperses the liquid to form a clean layer.
Measuring: most cocktail spoons are about the same size as a teaspoon. This makes them perfect for measuring smaller quantities. It is a science and an art after all!
Muddling: spoons with mashers or blunt ends can be used to release your drink’s full potential by extracting all the deep, vibrant flavours from your ingredients.
Stirring: Some recipes need to be stirred rather than shaken because stirring will combine the ingredients with ice without aerating, providing a bright clarity and elegant texture.
So, now you know everything you need to know about cocktail spoons, and all the key functionality you’re looking for, which one will you choose? Beaumont has an extensive selection of cocktail spoons that also caters to a wide range of aesthetics…
