{"id":1111,"date":"2022-06-30T16:05:18","date_gmt":"2022-06-30T16:05:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/?p=1111"},"modified":"2024-02-13T18:15:37","modified_gmt":"2024-02-13T17:15:37","slug":"cocktail-making-kit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-uk\/learn\/cocktail-making-kit\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Cocktail Kit for Your Home Bar"},"content":{"rendered":"

Who doesn\u2019t love happy hour? Be the envy of all your friends and get yourself set up with a stylish <\/span><\/span>cocktail kit<\/span><\/span> for your home bar, ready to mix up a masterpiece at your next dinner party.<\/span><\/span> It\u2019s so easy to <\/span><\/span>make your own cocktail kit<\/span><\/span> as you don\u2019t need much to get started. Whether you\u2019re a cocktail pro or novice, our handy guide will help you enjoy your favo<\/span>u<\/span>rite cocktail <\/span><\/span>(or mocktail)<\/span><\/span> from the comfort of your own home in no time!\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is a cocktail making kit and why do you need one?<\/h2>\n

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In a few easy searches online, you\u2019ll find every kind of cocktail kit to suit any budget, delivering everything you\u2019ll need to make bar-quality cocktails at home, whatever your skill level. The most basic cocktail making set usually includes the essentials, such as a metal cocktail shaker<\/a>, a spirit measure<\/a> called a jigger, a long mixing spoon or bar spoon, a cocktail strainer, a muddling tool and sometimes tongs.<\/p>\n

Why do you need a cocktail kit, you ask? Well, quite simply, a cocktail kit will enable you to create all of your favourite cocktails at home. Most cocktails will require an element of shaking, stirring or straining, so a cocktail kit will equip you with everything you need to make a range of bar-worthy drinks to impress your guests.<\/p>\n

How popular is a cocktail making kit?<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Prior to the pandemic<\/span>,<\/span> a <\/span><\/span>cocktail making kit<\/span><\/span> was a must for the discerning cocktail maker to impress guests at home. The pandemic saw the stay-at-home cocktail scene boom<\/span> and soon<\/span> online retailers shipped kits all over the country. This trend has taken hold and<\/span>,<\/span> as much as people still enjoy <\/span>after work<\/span> drinks<\/span>,<\/span> they\u2019re loving<\/span> hosting friends at home for drinks with their <\/span>new found<\/span> cocktail making skills<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How to use a <\/span><\/span>cocktail making kit<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

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Your basic cocktail making kit will include the following must-have tools but, if you\u2019re lacking anything, we\u2019ve got some easy improvisations you can use instead:<\/p>\n