The 10 Best Bartending Kits Of 2023
Everything you need to make perfect cocktails at home.

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With the holiday season in full swing, that means one thing: You need to wrap up all your gifting. If you know anyone who’s interested in dabbling in mixology and always appreciates an alcohol-themed gift, there’s only one option: an at-home bartending kit.
Not sure where to start? If you're shopping for a novice, look for a set with a cobbler cocktail shaker. “The shaker is pretty much the only thing you need to make a cocktail, other than ice and flavored liquids, and cobbler cocktail shakers are the best for beginners,” advises Coy Estes, lead bartender and mixologist for The Estate Yountville in Yountville, California. “These shakers screw or snap together, so if they are dropped they will not explode. They also have a built-in strainer in the cap.” Meanwhile, more experienced mixologists may prefer sets with a Boston shaker, which is essentially a two-piece set of cups that's popular among professionals for its larger, more efficient design.
No matter your giftee's skill level, it's a good idea to look for sets that come with a jigger. Estes recommends these tools for making the most precise and consistent measurements for your cocktails. And if you’re whipping up a Manhattan or Sazerac (which Estes refers to as “delicate cocktails”), he also advises having a long bar spoon handy.
Ready to learn more and shop? Ahead, find the 10 best expert-approved bartending kits to help you craft the perfect cocktail. And if you’re in the market for other last-minute, buzz-inducing gifts, check out our guides to the best gifts for wine-os, beer lovers, and under-$20 items, too.
Our Top Picks for the Best Bartending Kits in 2023
How we picked these products

To find the best bartending kits, we tapped Estes, CH Projects beverage director Alicia Perry, and Republic Latin Fusion co-owner and bartender Christian Almonte. We also consulted Nicole Papantoniou, the director of the Good Housekeeping Institute’s Kitchen Appliances & Culinary Innovation Lab, and her team of on-staff experts, including engineers, data analysts, and registered dietitians. They road-tested bartending kits at home to determine which ones you can trust. After gathering their insights and analyzing best-selling versions online based on factors like the number of tools and unique components included, we've determined that these are the best bartending kits to buy in 2023.
Nicole (she/her) is the director of the Good Housekeeping Institute's Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab, where she has overseen content and testing related to kitchen and cooking appliances, tools and gear since 2019. She’s an experienced product tester and recipe creator, trained in classic culinary arts and culinary nutrition. She has worked in test kitchens for small kitchen appliance brands and national magazines, including Family Circle and Ladies’ Home Journal.


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