Last minute GIFT GUIDE for cocktail enthusiasts & your home bar!

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Here's a last minute holiday gift guide for you cocktail fans! This list covers essentials, so it could also serve as a basic bar guide. Also, I’m excited to announce the second drop of our cocktail art prints! Each pack includes four cocktails we’ve made on the channel along with the recipes. Check it out if you’re interested, and Happy Holidays!

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Video/editing/illustrations by Azusa Inaba 🎥 🎨

TIME STAMPS
Intro: 0:00
Bright Cellars: 0:51
#1 Glassware: 2:35
#2 Tools: 4:39
#3 Books: 7:59
#4 Bottles: 9:49
#5 Stocking Stuffers: 11:11
Announcement:11:55

#1 GLASSWARE 2:35
- Full Glassware Collections -

#2 TOOLS 4:39

#3 BOOKS 7:59

#4 BOTTLES 11:11
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#5 STOCKING STUFFERS 11:55

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[AndersErickson]

Is everyone finished with their holiday shopping? I can't be the only last minute shopper.

[nickyfray]

This dude reads my mind. Family came to me asking for last minute gift ideas, and this drops an hour later. What dark magick is this.

[StevetheBartender_]

Thanks for including my book in your gift guide Anders! 🎉 🙏

[jeelliott]

I'll say it again . . . why doesn't Anders have a million freaking subscribers? So much crap out there and then there's Anders.

[hope_and_love]

The OXO jigger is the best I've ever had. Highly recommend.

[GMoneyLove]

I'll add two things that are worth a look: 1. the Elevated Craft shaker is so well thought out, and made. Worth the $70. 2. Old Man Drinks: Recipes, Advice, and Barstool Wisdom is not only full of good recipe, its also a fun read. Cheers, and happy holidays!

[КириллОнищенко-ющ]

There's nothing better than seeing your new video! Thank you for all the work you have done on this channel. It is thanks to you that I am now doing my favorite thing, creating cocktails.

[noahrussell]

I’ve already asked for Falernum, a Demerara rum, a jigger and spherical ice moulds! 😅

[April-dytn]

I love shopping for glassware at thrift shops, most if not all of my bar glassware are finds from thrift stores. Also great for unique bar signs, prints etc.

[starlorn]

Wait, at 8:40, what was that picture in the Savoy book 😬

[ImLqzr]

Recommend Steve’s book, very informative and has QR codes to small YouTube videos about most cocktails!

[monagave]

Been with you since your old fashioned vid. Had no idea what I was doing. Thanks for making this my favorite hobby bro!

[jayceperlmutter]

Hope you and Az have great holiday, Anders!

[wantsomerye]

Could you do a video on sipping spirits neat? What are your favorites, what is a good bottle in each major category of liquor? What do the age terms mean (Hors d' Age, XO etc.), what age is good in what cocktails in general?

[jonahgarrett]

Anders, Our local Kansas City liquor store sent a 50% coupon for bar accessories!! Nailed a nice discount on cocktail smoke infuser!

[michaeldodd]

GREAT tip on the thrift shop! I have a stupid large collection of beer glasses, almost all of which came from thrift stores for just a couple bucks each.

[christianoliver]

I've picked up some really neat glassware at thrift stores, flea markets, and even garage sales.
You have to be careful with antique crystal to make sure there isn't lead.

[CyrusBluebird]

As an alternative to joulip strainers look for a hawthorn strainer that goes in your mixing glass and Boston shaker twin tins. That one opens the possibility of throwing cocktails as well. You distinct it by having a lip on the handle similar to joulip strainers, and the spring going fully around the circumference, because ice. Also it goes into a stiring glass easy.

Throwing cocktails is a good technique for lightly aerating the cocktail while also cooling it, you mainly see it with clarified juices, shrubs, cordials used in drinks.

[MrCaptainPwn]

Have you heard of Difford's Guide? Well worth it, very handy and looks great on a coffee table.

[TainakaRicchan]

The Savoy Cocktail book got a relatively recent rerelase with a new foreword and appendix.
I really like it.