{"id":85607,"date":"2024-06-19T05:00:47","date_gmt":"2024-06-19T05:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/?p=85607"},"modified":"2024-06-14T14:26:09","modified_gmt":"2024-06-14T14:26:09","slug":"essential-tools-for-your-home-bar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/essential-tools-for-your-home-bar\/","title":{"rendered":"Essential Tools for Home Bars"},"content":{"rendered":"

Home bars are stylish and very chic. Whether a small cart or a dedicated hole in the wall, a home bar just elevates your space and makes you ready to entertain whenever someone calls. It\u2019s also very handy to be able to whip up your favourite cocktail on any ol\u2019 evening. So, we thought we\u2019d help you out with a guide on how to fashion your very own home bar.<\/p>\n

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This handy guide will show you everything you need to curate the best home bar, from shakers to spoons to jiggers and even glassware.<\/p>\n

Bar Trolley<\/h4>\n

Not essential by any means, but a bar trolley will definitely elevate your home cocktail game. Plus it makes for a lovely looking addition to your living room space. We recommend getting one with wheels, so that you can take your cocktail station right to your entertainment area.<\/p>\n

Jigger<\/h4>\n

A jigger is your measuring tool for liquor and it’s very useful to get one that allows for easy and quick pouring, and minimal spillage. If you aren\u2019t a professional bartender, you probably don\u2019t have a good eye for ounce measures; we recommend getting a jigger that has ounce measures inscribed on the inside and outside of the tool, like this one from Yuppiechef<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Shakers<\/h4>\n

If you\u2019re a fan of shaken cocktails, then you definitely need to get a good quality cocktail shaker should you want to master the art of making restaurant-style margaritas, sours cocktails or cosmopolitans, to name a few. Our two favourite types of cocktail shakers are:<\/p>\n

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Boston Shaker<\/h4>\n

Our favourite type of shaker, and the one most bartenders use. Boston shakers are made up of two tin cups that fit into each other and form a seal when you shake. Some even come with a larger tin cup and a smaller pint glass, which works just as well, but the glass runs the risk of breaking when unsealing it from the tin \u2013 the last thing you want is broken glass in your drink!<\/span><\/p>\n

Cobbler Shaker<\/h4>\n

The Cobbler shaker is a three-piece shaker that comes with a built-in ice strainer. It\u2019s a bit more user-friendly for those new to shaking, as it doesn\u2019t require you to make your own seal like the Boston shaker. One downfall, though, the seal made with the lid when you shake the cocktail can often be very tight and difficult to loosen.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mixing Glass<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re a fan of classic stirred cocktails like a Negroni, Martini or Manhattan, then a mixing glass is your go-to piece of kit. Basically, it’s what you\u2019ll mix your cocktail in before you strain it into your chosen serving glass. Mixing your cocktail, as opposed to shaking it, allows you to control the dilution of water into your drink, resulting in a more textured cocktail.<\/p>\n

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