If you’re an entertainer and a creator, researching some of the custom bars for homes and offices is a great source of inspiration. Analyzing factors like usage, budget, and style will help make some of the important decisions. A custom built bar can impress even the most seasoned cocktail veteran. A little ingenuity and a...
Author: Brendan (Brendan Stiffle)
The Top Cocktails of Movies and TV
Regardless of whether or not you’re paying close attention, the top cocktails of movies and television have likely influenced your preferences. Everything from cartoons to Hollywood blockbusters seem to showcase mixed drinks. The home viewer is often enticed whether they’re popular mixed drinks or custom cocktails from faraway lands. We analyze some of the most...
Small Liquor Cabinet Options for your Apartment
In a smaller space where efficiency is key, a well designed small liquor cabinet can go a long way. Apartments and small homes often come with less space in their kitchens, dining rooms, and living rooms. Having furniture that is designed for your situation is very important. Optimizing the space available can make or break...
Automated Bartender Alternatives
The quest for the at-home automated bartender has been alive and well for quite some time. Whether it’s a homemade contraption, or technology packed robot bar of the future, there are options available. With different strengths and weaknesses ranging from style to cost, there are a lot of factors to examine. Fortunately SirMixABot captures many...
Best Mix Drinks For 5 Popular Liquors
The alcohol, mixers, and ingredients you have will determine the way to best mix drinks in a given scenario. Although there are many liquors available to make cocktails with, we’re going to break it down into the top five most popular types. Sorry absinthe and mezcal, but for this list we’re sticking to vodka, tequila,...
The Best Homemade Liquor Dispenser
So you want a decorative means to display your liquor, but don’t want to spend a lot of money on those fancy drink holders they have at bars? We examine 3 different styles of drink holders and compare them to find which homemade liquor dispenser might be right for your house or budget. Components: Home...
Most Popular Mixed Drinks for a Budding Bartender
The test of time has seen many cocktails come and go. Just like a fine wine there are a select few that seem to get better with age. Some of today’s most popular mixed drinks have been around for decades, while others are more recent, yet also qualified, contenders. Let’s examine the shortlist of popular...
Strong Drinks: Heavy Hitters for a High Tolerance
Sometimes it takes a little extra punch – “Puka” or otherwise – to take the edge off after a long day, or longer week. Finding go-to strong drinks to take you to your happy place can feel like a tall order at first, but following a few simple strategies should set you off on the...
Finding the Right Bar Caddy
When you mix drinks and adding ingredients a little organization can go a long way. Having a bar caddy at home helps eliminate a lot of the clutter that comes with the cocktail making territory. There are a ton of options on the market, so examining a couple factors before making a decision helps to...
Liquor Bottle Pourers
When you start to craft more cocktails the precision and accuracy of your liquids become very important. Liquor bottle pourers take a lot of the pain out of this process and make measuring a lot easier. Different products have various strengths and drawbacks. Evaluating the options based on your needs is important to find a...