The Art of Mixology: Must-Have Tools for Every Home Bar
Great cocktails are made at the bar, but good drinks are made in the bottle." It’s a mantra that every mixology enthusiast should live by –. Now let’s be real, it’s not just about throwing ingredients together to make a cocktail. Like any artist, a mixologist is only as good as their tools, and it’s an art. So, if you’re looking to take your home bar to the next level of sophistication and flavor, read on to learn about the must have mixology tools to help elevate your evening rituals.
The Foundations of a Professional Home Bar
First, let’s set the stage. The home bar is more than a countertop and a few bottles of liquor. It’s the right tools to craft cocktails in a curated space that would even the most seasoned bartender nod in approval. From shaking up a classic martini to infusing your whiskey with applewood smoke, here’s what you need.
1. The Cocktail Shaker: The Star of the Show
The MVP of any home bar is the cocktail shaker. The one from 9PM Store is a high quality shaker that comes with sleek design and airtight seals to prevent messy leak (we’ve all been there). For a pro tip: stick to stainless steel. It’s easy to clean and chills your cocktail faster. Bonus if it’s part of a complete bartender kit.
Why It’s Essential:
It shaker is to make sure the ingredients were mixed, aerated and chilled perfectly. It’s the difference between a good cocktail and a great one.
2. A Bartender Kit: Your All-in-One Solution
A well stocked bartender kit will include a muddler, strainer, jigger, and stirring spoon, and is perfect for tackling any recipe from a mojito to an Old Fashioned. 9PM Store kits are designed to be both beginner and professional friendly.
Pro Tip: If you want a touch of luxury, look for a kit with a gold plated jigger. It’s all about precision in measurements, but style? That’s what sets you apart.
3. The Cocktail Smoker: Add Depth and Drama
A smoked cocktail says nothing like ‘wow.’ Drink from ordinary to unforgettable with a cocktail smoker kit like the premium from 9PM Store. This tool gives you the ability to infuse flavors like hickory, cherrywood, or applewood to make bourbon that’s smoky or smoked Negronis that will linger in the memory.
Pro Tip: Build your way up to layered drinks — first with smoke solo cocktails like smoked whiskey sour and then progressing into drinks with more of a protein.
4. Glassware That Tells a Story
You’ve heard the saying "we eat with our eyes first," right? The same goes for cocktails. The Double-layered Transparent Skull Head Glass or Rainbow Glass Cups from 9PM Store make your drink look unique. The key here is to match the glass to the cocktail: martinis in martini glasses; whiskey in tumblers; mojitos in highballs.
Pro Tip: Keep your glasses chilled always. It’s a small step, but it’s a big deal.
5. Specialty Accessories: The Finishing Touch
Every detail counts. But hey, if you need to, throw in a few drink making accessories like ice molds, garnishing tools, and even custom ice stamps. Crystal clear ice cubes look stylish, melt slower and give you good presentation while an intricately carved garnish can be the talk of the party.
6. The Hidden Hero: Organization
This one’s often overlooked, but it’s equally important. A well organized, tidy bar makes it easier and more enjoyable. Have a place for your tools and ingredients and a wall mounted rack for your bottles.
What Sets the 9PM Store Apart?
At 9PM Store, every product is handpicked with one goal: combining fancy with functionality. All of our cocktail smoker kits are made with the purpose of making your drinks taste better and the experience of making them better and each of our tools is made with the same attention to detail, from our luxury glassware to our cocktail smoker kits. Durability, design and most importantly, the joy of seeing your guests’ faces light up after their first sip, we put our priority on this.
Final Thoughts: Start Small, Dream Big
It doesn’t take long to build a fully stocked home bar. All you need to start with are a good shaker, a bartender kit and glassware that can handle the job. As your skills progress include advanced tools such as a cocktail smoker or specialty ice molds.
If you have the right mixology tools and a little practice, you’ll be making bar quality cocktails in no time. So, why wait? Head to the 9PM Store today and start becoming the mixologist you want to be.
Cheers to unforgettable evenings!
