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Cocktail Essentials – are for me the proper Essential Bar Tools, the Proper Glassware, the proper Books and of course the proper ingredients.
It’s an important step in building your Home Bar, just as having the right kind of ingredients, love and passion.

I have tried my best to collect all of my favorite Bar Tools. I have done this in order to hopefully inspire you for an overall better Mixology and Crafted Cocktail Experience. Right from your own Home Bar.

When reading a cocktail recipe, it often suggests a style of glassware, a certain ingredient, sometimes even a certain tool. Well now is your chance to make it right!

There are certain un-written rules within the World of Mixology, and every Cocktail recipe made, is designed for a specific Cocktail glass, to get the “correct experience” and fully take advantage of the creation in hand.

Why is this even important you might ask?

Well I have made a list of the “Essentials” and a guide on how to use it – find it right here.

And when you have collected all of your favorite things, head over to the Cocktail Recipes and get right on it.

If you need more inspiration on eg. Glassware, Ice and how to shoot for Social Media, be sure to checkout some of my Articles.

As always I will see you on my Instagram Feed.

When you find your favorites, it’s a simple matter of Clicking the image, to get your Essential Bar Tools, for yourself.

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I love classy and elegant Cocktail Essentials…

Cocktail Essentials – are for me the proper Bar Tools, the Proper Glassware, the proper Books and of course the proper ingredients.
It’s an important step in building your Home Bar, just as having the right kind of ingredients, love and passion.

I have tried my best to collect all of my favorite Mixology Essentials, in order to hopefully inspire you for a overall better Mixology and Crafted Cocktail Experience – Right from your own Home Bar.

Find the Tools here.

Find the Glassware here.

Find the Books here.

Find the Ingredients here.

When reading a cocktail recipe, it often suggests a style of glassware, a certain ingredient, sometimes even a certain tool – Well now is your chance to make it right!

There are certain un-written rules within the World of Mixology, and every Cocktail recipe made, is designed for a specific Cocktail glass, to get the “correct experience” and fully take advantage of the creation in hand.

Why is this even important you might ask?

Well I have made a list of the “Essentials” and a guide on how to use it – find it right here.

And when you have collected all of your favorite things, head over to the Cocktail Recipes and get right on it.

If you need more inspiration on eg. Glassware, Ice and how to shoot for Social Media, be sure to checkout some of my Articles.

As always I will see you on my Instagram Feed.

 

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Using the right Glassware matters…

When reading a cocktail recipe, it often suggests a style of glassware used for that drink.

There are certain un-written rules within the World of Mixology, and every Cocktail recipe made, is designed for a specific Cocktail glass, to get the “correct experience” and fully take advantage of the creation in hand.

Why is this even important you might ask? With this Guide you will hopefully see why it indeed is important.

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The right kind of Glassware often makes the Cocktail…

SHOP YOUR OWN GLASSWARE

I love to shop and find new glassware – the more vintage the better. Don’t be afraid to buy it second-hand; this if often where all the gems are located.

The first tip; Don’t buy very thin glasses – these will most likely break at one time or another, while hand washing them, and you will instantly regret losing one of your favorite glasses this way.

After washing your priceless glassware, dry them immediately to avoid water spots – sipping from a crystal clear glass is part of the Cocktail Experience.

THE ESSENTIAL GLASSWARES

The Martini Glass

This conical shaped glass is often used for serving Martinis – so this glass is simply referred to as a “Martini Glass”, but the correct term is actually a “Cocktail glass”.

Use this glass for any kind of Martini variation (like my favorite one; Espresso Martini) or any short drink. The drinks enjoyed with this kind of glass, is often “served up” (without ice). I do however enjoy a large block of clear ice in mine – to keep it chilled for longer, and for its beauty.

Glassware martini glass

Chill your glasses before pouring into it…

The Coupe Glass

This broad-bowled shaped glass, is often used for the same purpose as a Martini glass, and is often seen to even replace the Martini glass.

Use this glass for cocktails that are served “up” (no ice), like the Manhattan (Bourbon/Rye, Sweet vermouth, bitters) or Gimlet (Gin, Lime juice and Simple syrup).

I often serve my cocktails made in a Coupe glass, with a large block of ice. I do this because I enjoy that the drink is nicely chilled from start until end. By using a large block of ice, it won’t dilute the drink too much either.

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The Coupe comes in many variations – find your favorite…

The Old Fashioned Glass.

This short tumbler of a glass, is often used for serving short mixed drinks or straight pour of liquor served over a large block of ice.

Often referred to as a “lowball” or “Rocks Glass”, this is one of my absolute favorite glasses (partly because one of my favorite cocktails, The Old Fashioned, is made using a glass of this type.

My favorite Old Fashioned variation contains Rum, Maple Syrup, Chocolate bitters and a dehydrated orange wheel – stirred with great patience and to perfection.

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Nothing like a short tumbler of a glass…

The Highball Glass

This tall glass, shaped like a chimney, is often used for serving mixed drinks filled with plenty of quality ice.

The recipes are often build directly in the glass itself, by pouring the ingredients directly over the ice finished by a wee stir.

The most classic cocktail using this type of glass is for sure the “Screwdriver” (Vodka, orange juice and plenty of ice) or the Legendary “Gin & Tonic”.

When ready for it, I recommend you try serving a “Dark & Stormy” (Dark rum, lime juice, topped with lime wedges and ginger beer) or the “Cuba Libre” (Rum, lime juice, topped with lime wedges and cola).

Glassware Highball

Tall & Grand…

The Margarita Glass.

This bowl shaped glass, is often used for serving margaritas, either on the rocks or frozen.

These glasses often comes with a wide rim, making it easy to add sugar and/or salt.

Want to share with good friends? Don’t worry, these type of glasses can easily be found in really large sizes, containing up to 60oz/180cl of liquid.

My all-time favorite Margarita, must be the “Strawberry Margarita”; Light rum, Triple sec, lime juice, sugar and plenty of strawberries, blended with ice.

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Nothing like a crisp Margarita…

The Champagne Glass.

This tall, thin glass, is often used for serving Cocktails containing Champagne.

This type of glass is designed, on purpose, to keep the Champagne’s bubbles in the glass longer.

My favorite Champagne Cocktail must be the “French 75”; Gin, Lemon juice, Simple Sugar Syrup, topped with Champagne (or prosecco), and garnished with a lemon peel.

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Always elegant in its form…

THE NEXT STEP

Now that you got the Basic’s all done, why not take it a wee step further?

THE TIKI MUG.

These kitschy ceramic mugs, often formed as various animals or Polynesian Gods, invites you to create funky-fresh cocktails.

I recommend that you try the “Grog” (Dark rum, lime juice, Demerara syrup and water, filled with plenty ice, garnished with plenty of flowers and fresh citrus fruits).

THE COPPER MUG.

These metallic mugs will keep your cocktails super cold and chilled (or so myth has it), and is a pleasant sight for sure.

The mug quickly takes on the Cocktails icy temperature, therefore turning the whole mug into a super icy and frosty vessel.

Don’t deny yourself a nice and fresh “Moscow Mule” (Vodka, Lime juice, topped with ginger beer, garnished with lime wedges and fresh lemon thyme).

THE PUNCH BOWL.

Not really a “glass” as one knows it, but rather a bowl perfectly for serving many guests at a time, and can be made ready before the guests arrive, making it very practical as well as festive.

I definitely recommend the always crowd-pleasing “Fish House Punch” (Dark rum, Cognac, Peach Brandy, Black Tea, Lemon juice, Simple syrup, Fresh lemon wheels and plenty of ice).

 

THE SUM

With these types of glasses stocked in your own very Home Bar, you are all set to enter the wonderful World of Mixology.

Don’t be afraid to experiment, and don’t be afraid to “break the rules” – only through “Trial & Error” can you really perfect your own Cocktail Creations.

Be sure to check out some of my favorite Bar Tools.

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Find your own favorites, and play with them…

TWO PLAYFUL CREATIONS

FIFTY ELDERS

3 cl Fifty Pounds Gin

3 cl Yellow Chartreuse

3 cl Elderflower liqueur

2 Dashes Aromatic Bitters

Stir all ingredients directly in a champagne glass with plenty of ice

Top with Classic Tonic

SWEET FIFTY

2.5 cl Fifty Pounds Gin

2.5 cl Rosé Vermouth

2 cl Violet Liqueur

Stir all ingredients with plenty of ice

Strain into a chilled old fashioned glass over a large ice block

Garnish with a dehydrated lime wheel and a wee Rose flower

ENJOY & SKÅL

May 25, 2020by Thecocktail.blog
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Find your favorite Cocktail Recipes…

Allow me to present all of my favorite Crafted Cocktail Recipes throughout my Mixology Adventure.

I hope you will find them inspiring as well as motivating, for you to enter the World of Mixology. Whether you are a novice or expert, or simply like to explore and challenge yourself, I can’t wait for you to find your inner Home Bartender.

ENJOY & SKÅL

While sipping on your newly created Cocktail, be sure to read through some of my Mixology Articles.

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