Wine, it’s a beautiful thing, whether you favor white, red, or are an inbetweener and favor a nice rose. Whichever color you like, they all have a place at your home bar, and Just like Martini or Brandy they need an appropriate vessel to be enjoyed. The history of wine goes back thousands of years … Read more
The recent restrictions that we have all faced has had many of us making improvements in our homes, from simple diy projects to more elaborate projects like a home gym or even a home bar. Then there are those that have started whole new hobbies from knitting, cooking and even cocktail making. A new hobby … Read more
Beer is a popular drink, it has been for centuries and it is not going anywhere soon. Whether we enjoy our favorite beer at home or at a bar with friends, it’s a drink we love. There has never been so much choice too, with an explosion of craft beers in recent years we have … Read more
Brewing your own beer is a dream for many people and a lot of people will give it a go at least once with varying results. Just like making your own wine it is a challenge that more often than not ends in disaster. In theory, it is almost romantic, the thought of a beer … Read more
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 pallets, 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