This is a guest contribution by Elizabeth Aristeguieta.
OK I get my gadget obsession from my father, but this tool is great for even the non-gadget obsessed. This Swiss Army Knife of kitchen/bar tools is awesome! It does the following at least:
1. Muddler – Crush fruit, herbs, spices and more.
2. Reamer – Add freshly squeezed juice from your favorite fruits.
3. Channel Knife – Create twists and other garnishes.
4. Jigger – Get a perfect 1-ounce or ½-ounce pour every time.
5. Zester – Capture the tang and aroma of citrus fruits.
6. Knife – Slice and dice ingredients and garnishes with this 4″ blade.
7. Stirrer – Blend cocktails thoroughly; expands up to 6″.
8. Strainer – Separate ice from liquid as you pour.
9. Corkscrew – Uncork your favorite bottle of wine.
10. Bottle Opener – Pop the top off a beer or mixer.
It is made of good quality stainless steel and is made with BPA free plastic.
While it’s not perfect as it’s pretty big (about 9″ x 1″ x 1″), it gets the job done and does not take up a ton of space. Plus it has the added advantage of all the tools in one place so no searching for the zester or the bottle opener, etc.
Okay it’s really nine tools since the muddler and reamer are one and the same, but Bar9der was clearly not the cooler name. Not only does it get good reviews on Amazon from everyday people, it’s also gotten good write-ups in USA Today and the Wall Street Journal).
Plus this tool can be used for more than just cocktails. Obviously the reamer can be used for all your juicing needs, the 1 ounce and 1/2 ounce jiggers can be used for measuring coffee or other quick measure needs, the muddler can be used with a bowl as a mortar and pestle and many more uses!
I have used this to make my favorite cocktail, the mojito, and I actually chose the green color because of the mojito’s minty ingredient. It sliced right through the limes and muddled the limes and mint perfectly.
The tool comes in multiple colors to suit every taste. This is a great tool for a guy that has everything or for a person who travels or sails.
Where to get the Bar10der?
- Amazon has it in green, blue, red, purple, orange and gray, with free ground shipping.
This guest post was written by Elizabeth Aristeguieta.
Carolyn Shearlock has lived aboard full-time for 17 years, splitting her time between a Tayana 37 monohull and a Gemini 105 catamaran. She’s cruised over 14,000 miles, from Pacific Mexico and Central America to Florida and the Bahamas, gaining firsthand experience with the joys and challenges of life on the water.
Through The Boat Galley, Carolyn has helped thousands of people explore, prepare for, and enjoy life afloat. She shares her expertise as an instructor at Cruisers University, in leading boating publications, and through her bestselling book, The Boat Galley Cookbook. She is passionate about helping others embark on their liveaboard journey—making life on the water simpler, safer, and more enjoyable.
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Julie Sandler Lambert says
We saw this a couple of days ago. A Swiss Army Knife for Wineauxs. Very cool tool.