Essentials for the Budding Bartender
Starting a home bar might seem especially daunting, especially if you have no idea how to start. It is a fun process, however, and you should enjoy every step of it. If you’re someone who loves entertaining, a perfectly stocked bar is extremely useful for friends, family, or even that special someone.
the perfect Cocktail Set
For the budding bartender, a good cocktail set is a must. A good shaker is necessary for your James Bond “Shaken, not stirred” moments, and a stirrer is necessary for when it isn’t.
Don’t forget your speed pourers for easy pours, a muddler for mojitos and other herbed drinks, a jigger to get the perfect cocktail right, and a strainer for just about everything you can think of.
To get all that goodness in one package, We recommend the Cocktail Set. Perfect Chromey Goodness for the Stylish Entertainer.
Cocktail Set
GIN
Gin is essential as it serves as one of the base spirits for many popular cocktails. Whether you prefer a classic Negroni or an Elderflower Collins, Premium Gin is necessary for every home bar. We recommend Hendricks for the traditionalists, and Gine Mare for those who would like to explore the characteristic scent of rosemary, basil, and thyme.
Hendrick’s Gin
Gin Mare
VODKA
Vodka is the perfect mixing liquor because it doesn't have a strong color, taste, or aroma. The differences between vodka brands come down to whether they’re distilled from potatoes, grains, or sugar cane and their texture in the mouth. Some brands have a silky finish while others have a medical, watery texture.
Our go-to vodka, perfect with a host of mixers is Belvedere Vodka.
Belvedere Vodka
TEQUILA
Who doesn't love the perfect Margarita? We recommend a Gold Tequila like Casamigos Reposado for all your mixed drinks, and an agave-based Silver Tequila like Casamigos Blanco If you enjoy Tequila in its purest form.
Casamigos Blanco and Casamigos Reposado
WHISKEY
Japanese Whiskey has become a favourite for the Whisky lover. For the smoothest finish, we recommend the smooth finish of Yamazaki 12. The whisky is light with dry spice notes and loads of fruity flavors, giving it a nice balance of flavors that complement each other to perfection.
Yamazaki 12
CRAFT BEER
To finalize your alcohol selection we recommend sprucing up your space with a craft beer like Bature Beer. As the pioneers in Nigeria’s Microbrewery Industry, they have perfected the art of utilizing Natural Nigerian products to craft customer favorites like the Founders Beer, the First Lady, and their consent awareness beer “Yes Means Yes”.
Bature Beer
WINE
Wine is essential for any home bar, and the Temple Muse collection is extensive. Here are a few of our current favourites, but we recommend you stop by in-store or contact us for the personal shopper experience.
Chateau Gloria
Chateau Gloria is a lighter, elegant style of Saint Julien that is often ready to drink within a few years of release. Its quality is recognized worldwide.
Chateau L’amour Pomerol
Château Latour à Pomerol is a Bordeaux wine from the appellation Pomerol. With its strong structure and concentrated fruit, the wines are ripe and age well.
Photo Source: Le Royal Competre
GLASSWARE
Once you’ve perfected the art of mixing drinks, you’ll need the proper glassware to serve them in. You can get very detailed with your glassware, but here are a few to start you off with:
Martini Glasses
Rocks glasses
Red and white wine glasses
Highball glasses or tall glasses
Beer mugs and pint glasses
Shop our Riedel Glassware collection in store.
Riedel Whiskey Glasses
Riedel Wine Glasses
PARTY GAMES
No bar is complete without party games to bring the whole all your loved ones together. We’re tired of all the old drinking games, so here are a few curated treats for guaranteed fun. Stop by in store for the full collection.
Escape Room Game
Wine Game
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