Want to Leave Your Friends or Guests Thrilled? Here are Some Stunning Cocktail Accessories to Help You Alongside Some Cocktail Recipes You Can Prepare.

Making cocktails at home bar may seem quite complicated and difficult. However, with the right accessories at your disposal, it is simple and easy to do. A great cocktail is all about the technique, accurate measurement and most importantly the right accessories. Even a minute variation in the proportion can make the drink turn into a disaster. The next most important thing is straining the drink before serving with a strainer. Whenever a drink requires freshly squeezed juice, a juicer does the job just fine. All these cocktail accessories save a lot of time and are a necessity while making a cocktail. They are life savers, especially if you making cocktails at home as not all of us are pros in making them. They are the best way to start for beginners as well.

Besides these accessories, you also need some knowledge about spirits, which will help you create a liquid deliciousness. To make cocktails more flavourful you will need liqueurs. To add some sourness, and sweetness to your cocktail, you will need fruits. Finally, add some nice and tasty garnish to make your cocktail look and taste exotic.

A good cocktail is all about presentation and must look nice. Take care and invest some time in presentation as well by using things like lemon zest, frosted glass, etc. A well-presented cocktail makes the person feel special.

Ensure that the flavours in the cocktail are well balanced, it must not taste too sweet, too bitter or too sour. It is not easy to achieve this in the beginning so the best method is to use a measuring jigger and keep tasting at all steps of preparation.

Ice is very important item in cocktail, there are some that think ice is a way of cheating people with less drink. But in reality, ice is what brings the whole drink together. Sufficient amount of ice keeps the drink chilled for long and dilutes the drink enough however too much or too less ice may ruin it. Ice cubes should float above the alcohol line.

Fresh herbs are the safest option to turn to in order to give that extra flavour to the drink without using additional sugars and calories. There are many herbs that are perfect for cocktails like mint, rosemary, basil, thyme and lavender, etc.

If you want to experiment and add more depth to your cocktails then you can try adding bitters and/or spices like star anise, cinnamon, vanilla etc. Bitters add an extra punch to your cocktails. Orange bitters, Peychaud bitters, Angostura bitters are some of the common bitters that are used in the cocktails.

Just like for baking, precision is very important for cocktails. Once an ingredient is added, you cannot remove it. Jiggers allow precision while preparing cocktails resulting in delicious and a well-balanced drink. Jiggers may be a simple bar tool, but does a huge job and is one of the most sacred additions to your household bar. Doling out syrups, juices and spirits is easier with jiggers. The NJ Japanese Style Jigger available on Amazon is made of stainless steel and is a durable product. Markings and measurements on the inside of the jigger (30 ml, and 60 ml) helps you in accurate measurement. This also makes a very trendy gift. The price of this cocktail jigger is approximately Rs 249.

Stirring is a mixing technique used to gently stir the cocktail. It combines the ingredients in the drink to give a uniform flavour. This makes the drink more enjoyable and palatable. This technique is used when drinks use distilled spirits. The Dawa Stirrers available on Nicobar is a set of classy stirrers in golden color. The stirrer also adds a decorative charm to the cocktails. The cost of this 16 cm stirrer set of 4 is Rs. 1,100.

Cocktail shakers are useful to mix and chill drinks. Shaking mixes, aerates, chills and dilutes the cocktail. If a dairy product or egg whites are used in the cocktail, it adds a nice frothy foam on top of the drink. So, basically, a cocktail shaker is used to mix drinks that has syrups, juices and alcohol, as just stirring will not mix them together. So, this is a must-use bar tool when you use alcohol and juice, eggs, cream or dairy ingredients in the cocktail. The Electric Cocktail Mixer is a motorized cocktail mixer that blends your drink at the touch of a button. It has a stylish and attractive look as it has a glass and stainless-steel finish. Comes with two AAA batteries. Available on Bar World India, the price of the product is about Rs. 1,590.

A cocktail strainer is used to remove all the solid material from the drink. The strainer is used after the drink is shaken or stirred to remove ice, fruit or other material from the final cocktail. There are basically two kinds of cocktail strainers – Julep Strainer and Hawthorne Strainer.

The Julep Strainer is a bowl-shaped perforated cup with a handle while the Hawthorne strainer consists of a handle, a disc, a metal spring and two stabilizing prongs (sometimes even more). It is used to remove muddled fruit and ice from the cocktail. The Bar X Copper Hawthorne Strainer available on Amazon easily fits into the mouth of the mixing glass. The copper plating adds a classic charm and a vintage look to the bar. The perforations in the strainer are useful if you want to dust spices like nutmeg, cinnamon etc on the cocktail. The price of this classy Hawthorne Strainer is Rs. 2,600.

One of the important tools that every bar must have is the Cocktail Muddler. Muddling gives a refreshing taste to cocktails like mojito, caipirinha and mint julep etc. It functions like a pestle and presses the ingredients like herbs and fruits to release the oils and juices that are combined with the cocktails. Although, muddling may seem like a simple job to do, it is a bit tricky. Even a small mistake can ruin the drink and you may have to start over again. There are different types of muddlers each one with distinct features.

Wooden muddlers are the original muddlers and the most prominent type. Most of the bartenders prefer them as they are versatile and durable. In addition to muddling herbs and fruits, the wooden muddlers can also be used to crack ice cubes to smaller bits. The Wooden Cocktail Muddler available on Flipkart is from the brand Bridge2Shopping. It is 19 x 12.5 cm and brown in shade. The price of the muddler is Rs. 249.

Besides several necessary pieces like a soda syphon, stirrers, straws, napkins and cocktail shakers, a condiment dispenser is an important accessory to use in your home bar. When you browse through the cocktail recipes, you will realise that to make the right cocktail mixture you will also need few condiments such as lemon slices, herbs or cherries. A cocktail is never complete without perfect garnishing and finishing touches. A Condiment Dispenser comes handy instead of having several bowls on your bar-top counter to store these ingredients. It is simple and best alternative, which will also give a clutter-free look to the counter. All the condiments can be stored in one convenient place ready to use as and when you need them.

The Condiment Dispenser Tray available on Urban Dazzle is a classy piece with six compartments. The compact and convenient dispenser is a subtle yet a handy addition to a bar. Crafted in acrylic material the cost of this 50 x 16 cm tray is Rs. 1,667.

The Bar Compass is one of the must have accessories in a bar. This stainless steel and slim compass rotate revealing almost 16 different cocktail recipes that includes details such as method, glass and garnish to use. This attractively designed and simple to use bar tool is crucial for those who want to become a pro in the art of Mixology. With the ingredient list and accurate measurement displayed by the compass, you will never go wrong with the drink. It is now easy to make any cocktail at home like a professional with this Recipe Compass and your friends and family are sure to be impressed.

The Recipe Compass from BarWorld is about 13.7 x 13.7 x 0.5 cm in dimensions. The metallic and black stainless-steel compass weighs just 160 grams. The Bar Compass is available on Bar World Inda for Rs. 372.

Freshly squeezed juice can elevate the quality and taste of cocktails. If you are making homemade juice, then you need a good juicer. However, you may be overwhelmed with the choice and range of juicers available out there. From hydraulic, masticating, centrifugal, to press down juicers, there are a several types available. However, press down or manual juicer is the simplest and an effective way to get fresh juice you need to make cocktails. This is also the right bar tool, if you have just one or two lemons to squeeze and you will get the job done swiftly.

The Aluminium Alloy Lightweight Manual Juice available on Trendia is a safe product to use. The juice you obtain will be healthier and more nutritious. It’s the most hassle-free way to extract juice for your cocktails at home. The price of the juice is Rs. 1,717.

Cocktail glasses are available in an array of styles including painted, frosted and stem shape. The stem allows the person to hold the glass without warming the cocktail. This will keep the non-iced drinks remain cold for longer. The cocktail glasses available on Fcml India are gorgeous and have the capacity of 245 ml. The narrow and smooth rim gives a seamless drinking experience. It is a perfect cocktail set for home, party or a work environment. The price of this cocktail set (6 pcs) is Rs. 1,415.

A chilled cocktail is never out of style or out of season. Whether you want to mix a frosty drink or host a cocktail party, you will need an ice crusher. Crushing ice into gravely and perfect bits is possible with tools that are exclusively designed for this purpose. An electric ice crusher will help you crush ice efficiently and quickly, which will save your efforts and time. The Devnow Bar Electronic Ice Crusher is a handy bar tool that makes sure your cocktails will look and taste delightful. You can serve fabulous cocktails to your guests even on the busiest days with this classy looking Electronic Ice Crusher. Available on Urban Dazzle, the price of this product is Rs. 5,830.