The multi-use cocktail bar mat from Talisman Designs makes it easier to up your drink-mixing game. The mat covers some bartending functions from prep to clean-up and a few steps in between, too.
The mat is divided into two work zones to help set up drinks, then handle clean-up afterwards. A removable plastic cutting surface is for zesting and cutting, while a built-in rimmer gives drinks an extra-special finish (like sugar, salt, or cocoa). The rimmer can also serve as a storage spot for prepped garnishes.
The mat’s second zone focuses on keeping bar duty clean. It’s made to corral spills and provide a drying spot for just-washed glasses. When happy hour is over, the BPA-free mat can go in the dishwasher, and then store flat until it’s time for the next round.
