A Bar Above Copper Stainless Steel Cocktail Stirrer Spoon Set, 12 Inches, Set of 2 Review (2026)

Who this spoon set is for

This set targets people who regularly stir cocktails like an Old Fashioned, a Martini, or a Manhattan rather than shake most of their drinks, since a bar spoon's long handle and small bowl are built for controlled stirring in a mixing glass rather than heavy shaking or scooping. A Bar Above was started by a career bartender, and the set reflects that background with an ergonomic design meant to hold up to real, repeated bar use rather than sit in a drawer as a novelty. The 12 inch length is sized for a standard mixing glass, so it suits someone building a proper stirred cocktail setup at home. Buyers who mostly shake cocktails or make blended drinks, and rarely stir, will get less daily use out of a dedicated bar spoon like this one.

Construction and two handle styles

The set includes two 12 inch spoons, one with a smooth handle and one with a spiral handle, both made from heavy 304 stainless steel with a mirror polish finish and reinforced welds where the handle meets the bowl. The smooth handle spoon is built to stir without extra friction against the fingers, while the spiral handle gives a textured grip that lets the spoon glide and roll between the fingers for a faster, smoother stir. Having both styles in one set lets a home bartender try each technique and settle on the one that feels most natural, rather than committing to a single handle style upfront. The reinforced welds and thick gauge steel are meant to resist bending or snapping under the twisting motion of repeated stirring.

Copper finish and care

The copper plating over the stainless steel base gives the set a warm, distinctive look that stands out against plain silver bar tools on a cart or shelf. While the spoons are generally listed as dishwasher safe, copper plating is a surface finish rather than solid copper all the way through, and repeated exposure to dishwasher heat and harsh detergent can wear or dull that plating faster than hand washing with mild soap and a soft cloth. Buyers who want the copper look to stay sharp for years are better off hand washing and drying the spoons promptly after each use rather than relying on the dishwasher out of convenience. The premium copper finish also carries a higher price than a plain stainless steel bar spoon of similar length.

How it compares with other cocktail stirrers

In a roundup of six cocktail stirrers, this A Bar Above copper set ranks first, ahead of a Japanese style teardrop end mixing spoon set, a Briout stainless steel set, and two 4 piece bar spoon sets from COOCANKE and JETKONG, all also at 12 inches. It also outranks an 18 inch long handle bar spoon aimed at deeper mixing glasses. Buyers who want more spoons on hand for guests or backup, rather than a curated pair of two handle styles, may prefer one of the 4 piece sets further down the ranking, while this set focuses on giving two well made spoons rather than a larger quantity of simpler ones.

Verdict

For a home bartender who stirs cocktails regularly and wants tools designed with real bar work in mind, A Bar Above's copper 12 inch spoon set delivers a smooth handle and a spiral handle spoon built from heavy, reinforced stainless steel. The copper finish adds a distinctive look that plain steel spoons do not offer, and the 12 inch length fits standard mixing glasses well. The main tradeoff is upkeep: hand washing rather than routine dishwasher use will keep the copper plating looking sharp for longer, and buyers should expect to pay more for the copper finish than for a basic stainless steel bar spoon.

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