Topic: Bar Essentials

Dry ice maker

Dry ice maker

If you ever find yourself saying, “Dang, wish I had some dry ice”, either for party effects or for some of the novelty cooking techniques that are so popular right now, here’s your chance to learn how to make it … More »

Do you muddle?

Do you muddle?

To muddle is to combine ingredients like fruit in the bottom of your glass, mushing them with a muddler (well, actually muddling them with a muddler) before you add the liquids.  It could be considered an essential bar tool for … More »

Jazz Ice Cube Tray

Jazz Ice Cube Tray

Next time you and your friends get together to jam, you can jazz up your boring beverages with the clever ice “cubes” that you make in these Jazz Ice Cube Trays.  Made from silicone, each tray makes three cubes for … More »

Blenders

Blenders

How tough could it be to find a blender that does a good job?  Well, according to a recent comparison test done by Cook’s Illustrated, it’s not as easy as you’d think.  If you buy one that does a good … More »

Lime Slicer

Lime Slicer

Just stick the lime into the center of the contraption, and slice perfect wedges for your Coronas.  Or for anything else you need slices for.  I suppose the Lime Slicer would also handle lemons for your iced tea! Image: Kegworks.com

Top 10 Beer Gadgets

Top 10 Beer Gadgets

Bottle cap coasters and trivets Shown above Beer Bands Not a musical group…think wine charms for your bottle or can! Glassware, like Lab Glassware to intrigue that mad scientist that you’ve been wanting to date, the German Beer Boot for … More »

Bottle cap Craft

Bottle cap Craft

Rettocamme Craft has a whole line of coasters and trivets fashioned from bottle caps. Fun, huh? Proceeds from sales help fund Rettocamme dance events. Visit Rettocamme.com for more information on this unique group. Image: Rettocamme Craft