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holiday
Stylish setups often spring from repurposed,
artfully arranged furnishings. Brian White, of
Hunting Hills, created a unique design using an
antique Chinese sideboard. On the wall behind
it are four antique mirrored panels with Asian
motifs, whose gaps allowed for the clever placement
of frosted glass shelves on hidden tracks.
Accent lighting gives dimension and ambiance
while setting off a collection of crystal decanters
and vintage accessories. The bar is generously
appointed with various spirits, mixers and bartending
equipment. Here's a breakdown on how
to create your own home bar...
SET UP
Sideboard, buffet, credenza, dresser, bookshelf,
armoire-any kind of table or cabinet can work,
especially one with storage. For lower furniture,
place a large mirror, artwork, wall shelving or
any combination thereof on the wall behind
it. Make sure there's a light source so you can
see what you're doing. A conversation piece or
objet d'art tucked among the bar accessories
adds fun and interest.
SPIRITS
A well-stocked bar contains vodka, gin, tequila,
rum, brandy and at least one offering from the
whiskey family (which includes whiskey, rye
whiskey, scotch whisky and bourbon). There
is a myriad of liqueurs, so start with ones you
need for your favorite cocktails. Campari,
Cointreau, amaretto, Chambord, Kahlua,
amaro and vermouth are all popular choices.
Don't forget wine and beer!
Personalize your offerings with local and
regional offerings. Try Brady's Distillery
(Roanoke) and Five Mile Mountain Distillery
(Floyd) for spirits; Big Lick Brewing Company
(Roanoke) and Parkway Brewing Company
(Salem) for beer; Virginia Mountain Vineyards
(Fincastle) and Barboursville Vineyards
(Barboursville) for wine.
MIXERS & GARNISHES
Club soda, tonic, simple syrup and bitters are
must-haves. Sodas such as ginger ale and Coke
(buy small cans or bottles to avoid waste); fruit
juices such as orange and cranberry. Slices of
lemon or lime, orange wedges, maraschino
cherries and olives for garnishes.
Cocktail Recipes
Manhattan (via Serious Eats)
* 4 ounces rye whiskey
* 2 ounces sweet vermouth
* 4 dashes Angostura bitters
* Garnish: 2 maraschino cherries
Pour the whiskey, sweet vermouth and bitters into
a mixing glass or shaker filled with ice. Stir until
outside of shaker is very cold to the touch. Place a
maraschino cherry in each of two chilled cocktail
glasses and strain the contents of the shaker over
cherries. Serve immediately.
Fireside (via Town & Country Magazine)
* 4 ounces Grey Goose vodka
* 1 ounce organic maple syrup
* 1 sprig rosemary
* 5 ounces pink grapefruit juice
* Pinch of salt
In the bottom of a rocks glass briefly crush the
rosemary leaves into the maple syrup and salt. Fill
the glass with ice and add vodka. Top with fresh
pink grapefruit juice and stir well. Garnish with an
extra sprig of rosemary.
ACCESSORIES
& EQUIPMENT
Essentials include a cocktail shaker and
strainer, cocktail jigger, ice bucket and tongs,
stirrers/swizzle sticks, napkins/coasters and
a bar towel. Other useful and elegant items
include a pitcher and long stirring spoon,
crystal decanters and bowls, cocktail skewers
for garnishes, a muddler and a tray or two to
organize items. Go pro by adding a bar mat,
those rubber trays bartenders use for catching
drips and spills.
GLASSWARE
There's a specialized glass for just about every
cocktail, but when space is limited, lowballs
(also called old fashioneds), highballs (Collins)
and coupe glasses will cover almost any beverage.
Other styles you might want include martini
glasses, flutes, margarita glasses, brandy
snifters, double old fashioneds, wine glasses
and pilsner, pint or IPA glasses. I
Mocktail Recipes
Gin-Free + Tonic (via liquor.com)
* 2 ounces juniper syrup
* 1 ounce lemon juice, freshly
squeezed
* 4 ounces high-quality tonic water
(such as Fentimans)
* Garnish: lemon wheel
Add the juniper syrup and lemon juice into a Collins
glass filled with ice. Top with the tonic water and
stir briefly to combine. Garnish with a lemon wheel.
Juniper Syrup: In a heatproof bowl, add the peel and
pith of 1 large lemon, 2 tablespoons juniper berries
(lightly crushed) and a pinch of loose black tea. In
a small saucepan, bring 2 1/2 cups water to a boil,
then pour over the lemon peel mixture and let sit
15 minutes to infuse. Strain the infused water into a
measuring cup, and return 2 cups of the mixture to
the saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 cup demerara
sugar and stir until the sugar has dissolved.
Remove from heat and allow to cool completely
before using. Will keep refrigerated in an airtight
container for up to 3 weeks.
Shirley Temple Revamp
The original mocktail is the Shirley Temple-
made with ginger ale or lemon-lime soda,
grenadine and sometimes a squeeze of lime.
Update it for an adult palate by substituting
ginger beer, a spicier ginger ale or even some club
soda, increasing the lime juice, and by making
your own grenadine. Store-bought grenadine is
essentially corn syrup and food dye, whereas true
grenadine is a simple syrup made with unsweetened
pomegranate juice, sugar and either orange
flower water or citrus juice. These substitutions
will give the drink more of a sophisticated " bite "
that mocktails can lack.
Grenadine: Simmer 2 cups pomegranate juice
(don't boil the juice; it changes the flavor) with 2
cups sugar and 1/4 cup pomegranate molasses
(optional.) Remove from heat and add 1 teaspoon
orange blossom water (substitute citrus juice if
necessary.) Cool; transfer to a bottle or jar and
store sealed in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
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