6-Piece Stainless Steel Mikasa Stand Set Review

These are absolutely phenomenal tools. Mikasa is one of those names that I automatically expect high quality from; I haven't been disappointed yet. It consists of a shaker, strainer, jig, bottle opener, appropriate metal stirrer/miller and tongs. Ironically, however, the kickstand is the best part of the article. It holds everything perfectly and is heavy enough to resist a (drunken) grip by the user; Devices are securely fastened and are no longer lying around randomly (or rather, their…

I love this bar set. I've had a pre-made rod set for a while, but the holder set is a nice upgrade. Made of durable polished stainless steel, it works and looks great. I've never had a jigger with a handle, but the handle makes it easy to pour the contents into a glass or shaker without spilling. The shaker is very nice. The screen holes above are a combination of round and oblong holes. Slotted holes allow for more efficient pouring of liquid than round holes alone. You must press firmly on…

This is a very luxurious set, nicely constructed and relatively thick material so a bit pricey. . But it's worth it, because it has "almost" everything you need for a trendy homemade cocktail. Anyone who knows how to mix drinks will tell you that a muddler is a must! This package without an ice bucket is fine in my opinion (considering the price, the ice bucket would probably add another $100 to the price), but the lack of a pestle was a major downside in my opinion. Otherwise very good…