Tools and technique
Home bar & basic technique
Anyone wanting to mix vodka cocktails more often doesn't need expensive equipment, just a handful of reliable tools. This final stop on the journey sums up what belongs in a small home bar and when to shake, stir, or build a drink directly in the glass.
The basic toolkit for a small home bar
The most important tool is a jigger, the so-called bar measure, which lets you measure quantities precisely in cl. Without it, ratios quickly get thrown off, and a recipe that's meant to be balanced suddenly tastes too sweet, too sour, or too strongly of alcohol.