Best shaker sets, kit and accessories for making cocktails at home
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If you like pina coladas, but not getting caught in the rain, we’ve got just the thing for you - the best cocktail bar sets to impress your guests and whip up a tipple that any mixologist would approve of.
Sales of home cocktail making kits surged in lockdown, and though visits to bars and restaurants are back on the table, many still prefer the comfort of mixing their favourite drinks at home. It’s a trend that’s still going strong particularly now when higher living costs for many comes at the expense of nights out. We still need escapism, so DIY cocktails are the order of the day.
Data from consumer analysts Kantar showed a boost in spirit sales in SS22, the key ingredient needed in any cocktail, to £957m. It suggests drinking and entertaining at home is still a major way that people socialise.
With this in mind, we’ve rounded up the best cocktail bar sets to add to your drinks trolley to impress your guests and add extra chic detail to your interiors.
Whether you’re simply looking for the basics (think a shaker, measuring ‘jigger’ and strainer) or you’re looking for an all-singing, all-dancing 15-piece cocktail kit with extras like stirrers, pourers, openers, tongs and muddlers (a tool used to mesh fruits, herbs and spices in the bottom of a glass to release their flavour), we’ve got you covered.
From glamorous Art Deco styles to cool industrial chic, see our top cocktail set picks below for a shaken and stirred night in…
Godmorn 15 piece cocktail set
Budding cocktail aficionados step this way… This comprehensive set has got you covered, and then some. You can create complex cocktails with any spirits and mixers and impress your guests (and yourself) thanks to this kit, which boasts a cocktail shaker, jigger, straight straw, bend straw, strainer, bottle opener, stopper, two spoons, two pourers, ice tongs, cleaning brush, and a sustainable bamboo stand to store it all in. There’s also a recipe booklet so you get your mouthwatering mixes just right. All the tools are crafted with premium stainless steel for longevity - and plenty of ‘happy hours’ to come.
OKA Tortoiseshell Glass Cocktail Set - Tortoiseshell
Fans of animal print of any description will go wild for this set, brimming with retro appeal. The tortoiseshell-patterned glass is everywhere from the cocktail shaker to the martini glasses, of which there are four. It’s not an everyday drinking set, this is the sort of thing you’ll want to save for special occasions.
Matilda Goad & Co. Bar Tools Set
Whether you’ve got a corner of the living room designated for drinks or you’ve gone the whole hog and revamped your garden shed into your private watering hole, every cocktail connoisseur needs and deserves this bar tools set in their lives.
The statement look is crafted from colourful resin and steel, and includes a bottle opener, strainer, jigger, and knife to help you craft your serve with aplomb. The stand means you’ll never misplace your precious tools either - display on the counter so all your visitors can admire.
It is on the pricier end of the scale, but if you’re looking for the perfect barfly birthday gift, this set means you can stop the search.
Bar Originale Stainless Steel Cocktail Recipe Shaker Set
Mixologists-in-the-making will love this chic and sleek cocktail bar set with an on-point brass finish for a stylish happy hour. Whether you want to whip up a dark and stormy or a Singapore sling, the dual spirit measuring jigger, muddler, mixing spoon, and 600,; shaker (complete with markings for six popular cocktails) will ensure you’re more than ready.
Taste Cocktails mixologist cocktail equipment kit
Get bartender-worthy tipples with this cocktail set that looks as good as it mixes. Crafted with high-quality stainless steel, it comes with a shaker, a jigger, a fine-strainer, a muddler and a bar spoon. Make ours a Manhattan…
VonShef 9pc matte black Parisian cocktail set
Matte black hardware and sanitary ware is totally on-trend for 2020, so why not match your barware to your other industrial-design finishes for a cool and cohesive look? This nine-piece stainless steel cocktail bar set has everything you need to cook up a Cosmopolitan in minutes, including a muddler, a twisted double-ended bar spoon/fork, a Hawthorne strainer, two pourers, and a double-ended 25ml/50ml shot measuring jigger; and there’s even a cocktail recipe guide to get your started. Is it at-home happy hour yet?
BarSoul 2 Copper Boston 9 piece cocktail set
Add a slice of so-now metallics to your mixing session with this contemporary cocktail set that’s been tested and approved by professional bartenders. The two stainless steel shaker tins fit perfectly together, creating a no-drip watertight seal that won’t spill or leak. Ideal for making all types of cocktails from margaritas and cosmopolitans to Long Island iced teas and apple martinis. And how pretty would this rose gold look on your bar cart?
Stewartville 5 Piece Cocktail Shaker Set
Rust-proof, high-quality stainless steel means this cocktail bar set will see you through many a Club Tropicana-themed party. Five must-have mixing pieces, including a Hawthorn strainer, mixing spoon, jigger, shaker and tongs means you’ll be the hostess with the mostest - and a very stylish one at that. We’re also fans of the integrated sieve on the shaker - anything for an easy life.
Symple Stuff Aidan 7pc bar tool set
A cocktail bar set and a Champagne bucket, you say? And in a funky brass finish? We’re listening. Well, not only can you keep your bubbles on ice, there’s also a cocktail shaker, tongs, a bottle opener, strainer, knife, and muddler for spot-on shaking and stirring. What’s more, the cocktail shaker comes with a built-in strainer and measuring cup so you can get a no-fuss bang-on ratio and an easy, smooth finish.
Final Touch Bar Tool Set, 3 Piece, Natural/Brass
So pretty you’ll want to keep them on display long after happy hour, this smart three-piece is made from wood and brass plated steel. The mixology triple-whammy includes a double jigger for measuring spirits, a mixing spoon and a strainer, all housed in a gift box to make for super simple present giving.
Verdict
Keep all your cocktail-making bases covered with the Godmorn 15-piece cocktail set, which doesn’t disappoint in anything, from quality contain to price. If you’re looking for a real design-led piece, OKA’s tortoiseshell set is a thing of beauty.