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We all love a little garnish in our cocktails or long drink’s, from the common lemon through the more exotic pineapple or watermelon. Preparing the garnish for a drink can slow you down, so preparing some of your favorite garnishes in advance is a good idea. Then you have to think how to store your … Read more
Bartending is a definite skill and learning how to obtain those skills is easier than you might think. You haven’t got to go to school for several years and pass numerous practical and written tests. To become a bit nifty behind your own home bar it is easy to learn the skills of a bartender, … Read more
The price of timber is high, which can make building your own bar an expensive project. Do not despair though, because you can get free timber, and it goes by the name of pallets. You can literally make anything out of these wooden structures, but are they cool or not? I think you either love … Read more
Having a bar in our home is a great thing, from just a small counter in the corner of a room, to a whole room dedicated to a home bar. The most important part to any home bar is planning, if you plan it well then you will build it well. How about building a … Read more
A home bar is not complete without a set of brandy glasses, the deep round bowl with the narrow mouth and short stem are an iconic design that house the drink beautifully. Just like a Martini Glass fits that drink, the brandy glass is specific to brandy. Also Known as a snifter glass they are … Read more
The last several years have seen gin become the drink of the moment and there has been an explosion of new gins hitting the market. You can now get so many flavored gins, but that is not all, the tonic mixers have gone the same way with many flavors to add to your gin. The … Read more
If you like beer then you will probably prefer it when it comes from a beer tap, the taste of a draft beer is the best beer. We all like a can or a bottle of beer, but draft beer is king. If you really want a draft beer experience at your home bar, but … Read more
The idea that you can buy a flat pack home bar sounds amazing. Get it delivered right to your door, then unpack and assemble, and hey presto your very own home bar. It’s a cool concept and makes the dream of having a bar in your home surprisingly easy to achieve. This could be a … Read more
The sound of pulling a cork and then that imminent glugging of the first pour is a thing of beauty, if you are passionate about wine of course. If you are not a wine lover, then look away now. Getting the wine open can be an art in itself and when it goes wrong it … Read more
Imagine pouring and enjoying a cold beer that you made yourself, that is a pretty cool thought, but it doesn’t have to be just a thought it could easily be a reality. Brewing your own beer goes hand in hand with having your own home bar. There is no bar needed though, and with plenty … Read more