We all have a friend or family who aspires to be a mixologist but could not get around to doing so because of their busy schedule and the heavy costs involved with the hobby! Allow them the opportunity to practice and develop their mixology skills by gifting them with one or more of these wallet-friendly items in our gift guide that every mixologist must have in their arsenal, whether beginner or professional. Not only will your friend or family be incredibly happy, but you will also get to enjoy a delicious cocktail in the comforts of home away from the city noise and pub drunkards at your next gathering!
1. Avanti Boston Cocktail Shaker | $29.95 $15.95
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cocktail shaker is a fundamental tool for every mixologist out there. Between three types of shakers available; the cobbler shaker, Boston shaker, and French shaker, we found that the Boston shaker was very user-friendly as it allowed us to mix a perfect cocktail in a shorter span of time and was much easier to clean as it only comprises of two parts – the mixing glass and shaker tin. The
Avanti Boston Cocktail Shaker is perfect for beginners as it also comes with 6 famous cocktail recipes written around the outer part of the mixing glass, all to be shaken, not stirred.
2. D.Line Bartender Spirit Measure 15/30ml | $12.95 $7.95
We love a strong drink, but there are times where excess liquor will overpower and ruin a good cocktail. A jigger like the
D.Line Bartender Spirit Measure will help mixologists prevent overpours and any waste of a good spirit with its precise measurements of 15ml and 30ml. Trust us, the last thing a fresh mixologist wants is to waste spirits as all drops are gold.
3. Kyocera Ceramic Prep Knife and Cutting Board Set | $109.95 $89.95
Every mixologist should have a trusty blade and a cutting board of the right size to prepare their ingredients. Cocktails like the classic Gin & Tonic, Mojito, and Margarita call for ingredients or garnishing like a wedge of lime, a slice of cucumber, or even a sprig of mint. Without a knife or a convenient cutting board nearby to slice limes or cut herbs, you may be in a bit of a pickle. The Kyocera Ceramic Prep Knife &
Cutting Board Set is just the right size for mixologists at home to prevent that from happening.
It’s often that your guests may request for a classic Gimlet or a Daiquiri, and what do these cocktails have in common? They require lime juice, making a citrus juicer incredibly helpful over cutting limes then squeezing them purely by hand. This
Kilner Jar with Juicer Lid makes a great gift for budding mixologists as it allows them to easily prepare and store freshly squeezed juice up to 500ml within the jar until a drink recipe calls for it.
5. Microplane 7-in-1 Ultimate Bar Tool | $52.95 $24.95
A muddler is like a pestle for mixologists and bartenders minus the excessive smashing. This tool is essentially used to gently press down on fruits to extract its juice, or herbs to release its fragrant essential oils inside a shaker or mixing glass. The Microplane 7-in-1 Ultimate Bar Tool certainly lives up to its name as it not only allows you to muddle ingredients, but it also lets you juice, score, stir, cut, strain, and create garnish from citrus fruits like lemon zests!
There are times where guests will crave a classic glass of whiskey on the rocks. This set of 9 non-toxic Bartender Whiskey Stones from D.Line is the perfect item to keep whiskey on the rocks cool without diluting a good whiskey, and it also comes with a black velvet storage bag for a sophisticated look when not in use. You wouldn’t want the guests to be served a watered down 18-year Glen Scotia, would you?
7. Suck UK Legless Corkscrew | $29.95 $22.95
Mixologists must always have a handy bottle opener for beer and wine bottles as cocktail recipes like Sangria and Black Velvet call for wine or beer as an ingredient. Shiver me timbers because the Suck UK Legless Corkscrew bottle opener is highly functional and it looks quirky as well, making this a perfect gift. Now the aspiring mixologist can make a perfect Sangria from the unopened bottle of red wine!
8. D.Line Bartender Stainless Steel Round Bar Tool Set | $67.95 $49.95
If your budding mixologist friend or family love their things in an organised fashion, look no further than the D.Line Bartender Stainless Steel Round Bar Tool Set! Complete with bar essentials like the hawthorn strainer, jigger, and muddler, this incredible set of 8 will bring your friend or family closer to the world of mixology.
Now that you know a little more about a mixologist's standard tools of the trade, getting the most suitable gift for your budding mixologist friend or family this gifting season will be effortless!
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