The home bar edit · No. 01

Small tools.
Better rituals.

A measure, a shake, a slow stir. Get to know the four tools that earn their place on your bar.

Explore the essentials

Start with the tools your favourite recipes call for.

Measure. Shake. Strain. Stir.

Four useful essentials

Find your starting point.

A little guidance for choosing well.
No full bar kit required.

Shake & chill

A good shake starts here.

For recipes that call for shaking with ice. A three-piece cobbler includes a strainer; a two-piece Boston shaker needs a separate one.

Look for

A manageable size, a secure fit and parts that are easy to clean.

Measure & balance

Small measures. A big difference.

Measure spirits, citrus and syrups consistently so you can repeat a drink just the way you like it.

Look for

Clear markings in the units you use, with smaller graduations inside the cup.

Strain & serve

Leave the ice behind.

Hold back ice when pouring from a shaker. Recipes calling for fine straining also need a fine-mesh strainer.

Look for

A strainer that fits your shaker’s opening and a spring that is easy to clean.

Stir & soften

Take the slow approach.

For stirred drinks and gently mixing drinks in a tall glass. A long handle helps you reach comfortably into your mixing vessel.

Look for

A comfortable handle and a length that suits your glass or mixing vessel.

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