The most common design of a bar spoon is a twisted steel handle with a
red plastic knob at the end. The twist of the metal along the shaft of
the spoon is intended to aid you in twirling the spoon by simply holding
the shaft between your thumb and fingers and rolling it.
Features of Bar Spoon
- Bar spoon also has a muddler, a pestle used to crush ingredients
in order to release oils, juices and flavors.
- Modern designs of the spoon also has a flat metal disk instead of
the red plastic knob.
- It is also used as a measuring spoon to add correct amount of
ingredients.
- Most bar spoons are 10 inches long and are made of stainless
steel or silver.
- The rounded back of the spoon is also useful for slowly pouring
layers of liqueurs into a glass when you do not want the layers to
mix.
- Bar spoons also add a visual appeal to the drink.