MIXY · Editorial

Cocktail Journal

How to Make Cocktails at Home: Your First Bar Setup

Start with a recipe, not a shopping spree. Learn to choose tools, ingredients and ice, then build a repeatable workflow with classic cocktails.

Before changing a recipe, check measurement, citrus, syrup, ice and serving temperature. Diagnose common cocktail problems one variable at a time.

Compare shaking, stirring and building through the Negroni, Daiquiri and long drinks, focusing on clarity, texture and carbonation.