barspoon

[bahr-spoon]

noun

1. a long-handled spoon, usually having the capacity of a teaspoon, used for mixing or measuring ingredients for alcoholic drinks.

Word History and Origins

Origin of barspoon¹

bar ¹ + spoon

Example Sentences

They go from a quarter-teaspoon to a tablespoon and include a .06-ounce barspoon, a three-quarters teaspoon and a half-tablespoon.

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For a more minty drink, you can also boost the flavor with added mint leaves or a barspoon of crème de menthe.

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Use a barspoon to stir the drink, then add the lime wheel garnish, giving it a little twist above the drink right before you drop it into the glass.

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Add the vodka, limoncello and lemonade and use a barspoon to stir the ingredients together.

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Top mounded ice with a barspoon of dark rum.

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