This startup is making it easy to create restaurant-quality cocktails at home

31.03.2017 20:59

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There are two schools of thought when it comes to ordering a cocktail: You can keep it simple and affordable with well drinks or go for more complicated and pricier ones with egg whites, liqueurs, and bitters in them.

Jordan and Ashley Garrett fall into the latter category.

After noticing their love for craft cocktails was seriously impacting their budget, though, the duo wanted to find a store that sold all the necessary tools to make their favorite drinks at home.

Unable to find what they were looking for, the Garretts founded the Bar Cartist in 2016 with the hope of being a one-stop shop for fellow cocktail connoisseurs, stocking everything from glasses, to strainers, to actual bar carts.

Not only is each piece built to last, they're nice enough that you'll want to show them off to your guests. Best 0f all, the Bar Cartist makes it possible to set up a fully stocked bar without completely draining your budget. Most accessories cost less than $50, while the bar carts cost on average about $300.

Whether you're looking to make more cocktails at home, or spruce up your current home bar, you can check out our favorite items below.

A bar cart

The Bar Cartist

Every home bartender needs a convenient place to store all of their bottles and tools.

The Bar Cartist Lakewood Bar Cart, $237.99

A coupe glass

The Bar Cartist

Half of a craft cocktail's appeal comes from its presentation, and these coupe glasses will turn your mint julep into an Instagram-worthy work of art.