Home Bar Essentials

Writer and expert3 years ago

If you’re in the market to up your Home Bar game, you’ve come to the right place. Below you’ll find the tools, glassware, must-have spirits and mixers to give yourself a one-stop-shop Home Bar setup.

home bar essentials — @theinterioreditor

Excellent social areas and timelessly elegant, Home Bar’s are a surefire hit with any type of guest - and The Hut’s line of

drinkware

and

bar accessories

from the likes of

Tom Dixon

,

Bloomingville

and more are bound to impress drinks enthusiasts!

Home Bar Glassware

As a general rule, if you think you need a double, that’s two cocktails at once. Ice melts too quickly for double measures, diluting the drink beyond the recipe. So take your time, enjoy the moment, make a single and grab the second once you’re finished!

You Will Need:

Cocktail Glasses (For Old Fashioned's, Margarita's...)
Highball Glasses (For Gin & Tonic's, Mai Tai's...)
Couple Glasses (For Daiquiri's, Martini's...)
Mixing Glass
Champagne Glasses
Whiskey Glasses
Decanter
Ice Bucket

Home Bar Tools

Whether you’re a complete cocktail novice or have been mixing for years, The Hut’s curated selection of bar tools will help you build the essential setup to make any delicious drink.

You Will Need:

Bar Spoon
Shaker
Strainer
Jigger
Juicer
Muddler
Bottle Opener
Cutting Board
Grater
Straws
Wine Cooler

Home Bar Stock

When shopping for your home bar essential stock, it’s best to make a list of some of your favourite cocktails as well as popular drinks you’d like to be able to serve to your guests beforehand. For each drink, list out the full list of ingredients and garnishes.

Spirit Staples:

Gin
Vodka
Rum
Tequila
Whiskey
Liquors (A small selection of staple liqueurs comes in handy for cocktail making. Many also work on their own as after-dinner digestifs! Think Amaretto, Campari and Vermouth).

Key Mixers:

Fruit Juices
Tonic
Soda
Bitters
Syrup
Your chosen garnishes

Whether you only have room for a simple tray or a full built-in bar, take a look at The Hut’s curated home bar essentials below. The surface of any console table, bookcase or shelf can easily be transformed into a bar. Simply arrange by category - with spirits on one shelf, glasses on another - and so on…