cocktail kits

[isaiah53]

does anyone know what cocktail kits are worth buying or not? im fancying getting into making cocktails and want a kit (mixer, strainer etc) to experiment with. i dont want to spend stupid money on one, but want something reasonably decent. any cocktail people on here got any advice?

 

[Stonec0ld]

Something like this has everything you need. Might want to get a small tea strainer if you wanted to fine strain things like Martinis

The Cocktail Store Boston Cocktail Gift Set | Cocktail Shaker Set Cocktail Making Set - Buy at Drinkstuff

The perfect excuse to get creative with cocktails, The Cocktail Store Boston Cocktail Gift Set includes a selection of bar equipment used by professionals. Stylishly presented in a black gift box tube, this set is ideal for both beginners and keen cocktai

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[globalm]

I find that all I need is 25ml and 35 ml measures, a 500ml shaker and tea strainer or equivalent. You will be able to make virtually anything with that plus an occasional 'loan' of some common kitchen equipment. I would say, give the main attention to the ingredients and the measuring, and all will be well.

Noel Coward's recipe for the perfect dry martini -

"Shake a large measure of gin over ice until very cold. Point the shaker in the general direction of Italy. Drink."

My recipe -

4 x 25ml gin, 1 x 25ml dry vermouth. Shake over ice. Serves 2. My preference is for an 'Old Tom' gin (Haymans or Crabbies) and Dolin vermouth. I don't care for Martini vermouth despite the name. Serve with an olive or, for a 'Gibson', a cocktail onion.

Enjoy. Remember to stop drinking, BEFORE breathing ceases!

 

[isaiah53]

I find that all I need is 25ml and 35 ml measures, a 500ml shaker and tea strainer or equivalent. You will be able to make virtually anything with that plus an occasional 'loan' of some common kitchen equipment. I would say, give the main attention to the ingredients and the measuring, and all will be well.

Noel Coward's recipe for the perfect dry martini -

"Shake a large measure of gin over ice until very cold. Point the shaker in the general direction of Italy. Drink."

My recipe -

4 x 25ml gin, 1 x 25ml dry vermouth. Shake over ice. Serves 2. My preference is for an 'Old Tom' gin (Haymans or Crabbies) and Dolin vermouth. I don't care for Martini vermouth despite the name. Serve with an olive or, for a 'Gibson', a cocktail onion.

Enjoy. Remember to stop drinking, BEFORE breathing ceases!

ive ended up going for a boston shaker, glass and steel, just liked the traditional look of it. bought a strainer too.

martinis are one of the main drinks im wanting to delve into, along with manhattans and whiskey sours. ive been having a good old mooch on diffords as well

 

[Stonec0ld]

Get a cocktail spoon as well if you dont have one, yes you can use a normal spoon but it's not as cool. If you really enjoy stirred cocktails like old fashioned and martinis then a mixing glass could be worth it

Urban Bar Japanese Mixing Glass 70cl Barware

This Yarai mixing glass is a superb means of mixing a variety of drinks. Very smart-looking, these have a 700ml capacity. Part of Urban Bar's Japanese barware range.

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Diffords is awesome, I think I have book 7 which Ive had for years since I worked in bars, but the online guide is so useful