SUMMER ‘23
The cocktail party is genuinely a fantastic contribution to the world of entertainment. I plan to build cocktails and memories around my newly stocked home bar.
Having worked in the bar industry for over a decade, I understand how daunting and costly it can be to set up a home bar. For instance, a well-stocked home bar requires many spirits, syrups, garnishes, tools, books, mixers, and more. When I started building my collection, I had to pause and consider how I lived and wanted this space to function effectively. I didn't want anything too fussy or complicated. This summer, it will reach triple digits, so I chose a few refreshing sparkling options and ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages I already know I like. A mix of single-serving cans makes it easier to try multiple drinks when entertaining. I'm newer to the non-alcoholic world, and it's already been so much fun trying new products with friends when they come over.
HANDS ON stackable glassware conserves valuable counter space + lends a polished/undone feel to the small bar.
OLD VS NEW a mixing glass, recently purchased off Amazon, pairs seamlessly with an antique serving tray and silver-rimmed sipping glasses. Matches from a night out in NYC await guests who want to try their hand at flaming an orange peel.
thank you toRITUAL ZERO PROOFfor gifting me this bottle <3
BUILT TO LAST form and function go hand in hand with these skillfully crafted bar tools. Prolong dish duty by purchasing several jiggers, mixing glasses, and bar spoons. Cocktail picks can be used for garnishes and hors d'oeuvres.
spoon combo set, Japanese jigger, drink jigger, bell jigger, short cocktail picks, julip strainer, fine mesh strainer, weighted Boston shaker set, tongs, crystal mixing glass, classic mixing glass.
VERIFIED glassware sets that last. keep your glassware in the freezer to ensure your drinks are served appropriately chilled.
coupe cocktail glasses, can tumbler glasses, stackable colored drinking glasses, wavy drinking glasses.
VARIETY IS THE SPICE OF LIFE cocktails not your jam? there’s cold beer in the fridge! non alcoholic of course…
DOUBLE UP regarding garnishes, I firmly believe that less is more, meaning you can never have enough! Look for olives that you can use on a charcuterie board as well as in a martini. Crushed rose buds can rim a glass, and you can also infuse them whole in boiling water for a vibrant tea.
rose buds, maraschino cherries, blue cheese stuffed olives, All the Bitters orange, dehydrated orange, dehydrated pineapple, rose syrup.
MIX IT UP the tiki mugs on the top shelf are from my parents' marriage license run in Sparks, NV, circa 1983. The bar tools were a long-term investment.
MY TYPE can you tell what type of wine I gravitate towards? lol.
Ribo Sparkling, Prima Pave Blanc De Blancs, Prima Pave Rose Brut, Wolffer Estate Sparkling Rose.
FAVORITES my go-to RTDs, functional spirits + zero proof spirits.
De Soi Sparkling Aperitif, Phoney Negroni, Ritual Zero Proof Aperitif, Cut Above Gin, Aplos Functional Spirit, Ghai Soda, Ghai Ginger, Surely Brut, Jukes Sparkling White.