A classy home bar is something every home should have. Apart from the fact that it gives you access to the best drinks in the comfort of your home, it also adds an element of design to your space.  And even if you don’t drink, who knows? You might have a visitor who does.

Becoming your own bartender is not as hard as it seems.  Even if all the room you have to spare is just a corner, or even if you don’t know how to make simple cocktails, read on to learn to set up a home bar that has all the equipment you will ever need.

5 Must-Have Liquors In a Home Bar

• Vodka

Vodka has a neutral, transparent flavour, and this makes it the most popular and most-used spirit for cocktails. There are different flavours of vodka from sweet and savoury to fruity and spicy. Martinis and shooters are great vodka drinks you can have as well.

• Gin

Gin is a dry and herbal flavoured spirit made from juniper berries. Its dry flavour makes it perfect for dry cocktails including the classics, martinis, etc.

Though gin is a home bar-friendly liquor, acquiring it should be based on preference as not everyone is a fan. It is however nice to have a bottle or two around in case someone comes visiting.

• Whiskey

There are different categories of whiskey including bourbon, rye, Scotch, etc. Each style has its own characteristics and uses but it is ideal to choose according to your personal style.

• Rum

Distilled from molasses, rum has a sweet flavour hence its versatility. There are some pretty great rum cocktails to choose from and it is mostly used as the base for tropical, warm cocktails.

• Tequila

Tequila has a great flavour that goes well with a wide variety of cocktails. There are classic margaritas in which tequila is mixed with fruits. There are also spicy cocktails and it is very popular for party shots.

5 Essential Equipment That a Home Bar Needs

• Jiggers

A jigger is a double-ended equipment used to properly measure portions of liquor for beverage mixing.  They come in different forms and sizes.

• Shaker Tins

A shaker tin is a home bar tool that comes in handy when shaking and mixing cocktails. Make sure your shaker tins have weighted bottoms to help give a solid base for your mixture to mix property.

• A Cocktail Strainer

This accessory is used to remove ice from your prepared drink when pouring it into the glass. There are also different types of strainers suitable for various kinds of drinks.

• A Bar Spoon

When mixing drinks, it is not suitable to use just any other culinary spoon. A bar spoon has a long handle with a hammer to efficiently mix cocktails. It is also used for measuring ‘bar spoons of liquors.

• A Muddler

A muddler is a small tool that is used for crushing your fruits and squeezing the seeds and large pieces of pulp out while releasing the juice slowly into your drink.  Your home bar won’t be complete without this handy tool.

3 Specially Selected Equipment You Should HAVE IN YOUR HOME BAR

• KIKKERLAND FETCH! BOTTLE OPENER

Our Kikkerland Fetch! Bottle Opener has a dog-shaped design and the cap can be turned into a flying disc. This beautiful tool made of beechwood and stainless steel is a great gift for dog lovers and will also fit just great in your home bar.

YOU CAN ORDER A KIKKERLAND FETCH! BOTTLE OPENER NOW FOR HKD 199.00 AND GET FREE DELIVERY TO ANY METROPOLITAN AREA IN HONG KONG

• MEN’S SOCIETY VODKA ROCKS

Vodka Rocks are made from 100% Soapstone, which contains fewer bacteria and fewer impurities than ice. Drop in your vodka to cool your drink without diluting it.

YOU CAN ORDER A MEN’S SOCIETY VODKA ROCKS NOW FOR HKD 239.00 AND GET FREE DELIVERY TO ANY METROPOLITAN AREA IN HONG KONG

• KIKKERLAND ANY-TIME COCKTAIL KIT

This cocktail kit is the perfect one for any occasion and also great for your home bar. Even more fascinating is how portable it is.

It contains two screw-top spirit bottles, 2 garnish containers, one 2-in-one bar spoon, a mini funnel, and a handy recipe book with very clear instructions.

YOU CAN ORDER A KIKKERLAND ANY-TIME COCKTAIL KIT NOW FOR HKD 199.00 AND GET FREE DELIVERY TO ANY METROPOLITAN AREA IN HONG KONG