August 2009

Essential At-Home Bartending Equipment

There's no reason the casual drinker should have to compromise quality for convenience when having his or her favorite cocktails at home. All it takes is the right equipment, some simple techniques and proper ingredients to get results on one's own that are as good, or better, than those drinks offered at top-notch lounges. Here are some of the essential items for the domestic bartender in all of us.

Mixology is an art of exactness. Professional bartenders use a series of instruments designed especially for the creation of consistently good cocktails. The truth is that you'll only really need a few items to make the vast majority of drinks offered at any bar.