Since we can’t go out to the clubs, and drinking with friends is strictly off-limits, the best we can hope for is to make some cocktails at home – so here’s how you can do that.
Who misses going out to the clubs with their friends? Who is coping the best they can with 2020 by drinking copious amounts of alcohol? If you raised your hand to both of these, then this is the guide for you.
Sure, you could just mix yourself a Coke and rum in a coffee cup, because who actually has standards when there’s a pandemic going on? But, if you’re wanting to recreate the entire experience right at home, here’s how you do it.
With this guide, you’ll go from drinking the plainest of mixtures to creating the bougiest cocktails around. If you want the true club-like experience, burn $23 bucks for every cocktail you make, so it’ll really make you feel like you’re back at the clubs.
From cocktail shakers, to entire sets that will get you ready to get your drink on, the only other pairing we suggest is checking out these recipes or this recipe maker, and get ready for a new experience from home.
A fancy cocktail shaker that’ll even give you exact measurements
– $23.99
– $23.99
No cocktails are complete without being carefully curated and mix inside of the classic shaker. But, this one does you a one-up – it has exact measurements on the side, so even the most ill-equipped can whip up a delightful drink. It even comes with recipes built into the shaker.
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One gorgeous measuring jigger
– $17.56
– $17.56
So, you’ve got a shaker, but it doesn’t have any measurements? Then you’ll need a jigger. Each side of these is equipped to give you exact measurements depending on what you’re making, so there’s no guess work when it comes to making cocktails.
Some long spoons
– $14.99
– $14.99
Don’t you dare try sticking a regular spoon inside your cocktail glass to get it perfect, because it just won’t be the same, nor will it reach the bottom of the glass properly. Grabbing one of these sets will have you on your way to the most perfect of cocktails.
Barfly M37028GD, Julep Strainer, Gold
– $6.11
– $6.11
Who says all these tools have to be simply practical? They can also be pretty! This little tool will make sure that all the un-edible, flavour givers stay out of your finished drink, so you won’t be slurping up anything you’re not supposed to.
An (optional) muddler
for smashing all the herbs in your cocktails – $22.28
for smashing all the herbs in your cocktails – $22.28
If you’re really into making some bougie cocktails, you’ll need a muddler. This baby will smash up mint leaves to perfection, and make it where your drink just sings with flavour.
Or, if you need the whole set, there’s this bundle
– $67.27
– $67.27
Do you not have a single item we’ve talked about? Then you can simply grab this entire bundle, and be on your way to making cocktails by the dozen.
Last, but not least, you need some gorgeous glasses
– $53.97
– $53.97
As you’ve just spent all this time making your perfect creation, you’ll need to pour it in a glass that’s deemed worthy of all the hard work you’ve put in. Don’t you dare pour it into a regular, ol’ drinking glass – place it in a cocktail glass of your choice, and garish it right.
