Vacu Vin Bar in a Box Cocktail Lover Set (7 Piece)
Vacu Vin Bar in a Box Cocktail Lover Set (7 Piece)
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Vacu Vin Bar in a Box Cocktail Lover Set (7 Piece)
Most home bars have a bottle of spirits and a bit of enthusiasm, and not much else. The Bar in a Box Cocktail Lover Set fills the gap properly: a shaker, a way to measure, a way to crush, a way to stir, and two ways to strain, all in one box, all in stainless steel. It is built for anyone who wants to make a cocktail that actually tastes like the one in the recipe, rather than a rough guess at it.
Vacu Vin has been making wine and bar accessories in the Netherlands since the mid-1980s, when its original vacuum Wine Saver first solved the problem of wine losing its flavour overnight. The same practical, slightly obsessive approach to getting the detail right carries through into this cocktail set: each tool does one job, and does it properly.
Whether you are making your first Negroni or your five-hundredth Old Fashioned, having the right tool for each stage, measuring, muddling, shaking, straining, pouring, makes the difference between a cocktail that is close enough and one that is actually right.
Key features:
- 7-piece stainless steel set: covers every stage of cocktail making, from measuring to straining
- 550ml cocktail shaker: with a built-in strainer
- Double jigger: measures 15ml and 30ml for accurate pours
- Muddler, bar spoon, fine sieve, Hawthorne strainer and pourer: included for stirred drinks and a proper double strain
- Dishwasher safe: for easy cleanup after a party
- Cocktail recipes included: developed with mixologist Chi-Ho to help you get started
What Customers Ask About This Set
Do I need all seven pieces, or could I get by with fewer?
You can make most classic cocktails with just the shaker, jigger and a strainer, but the set earns its keep once you start making a wider range of drinks. The muddler is essential for anything with fresh herbs or fruit, the bar spoon for stirred drinks like a Martini or Negroni, and the fine sieve for a properly clear double strain on drinks with citrus or egg white.
What's the difference between the fine sieve and the Hawthorne strainer?
The Hawthorne strainer sits on top of the shaker and holds back ice and larger solids as you pour. The fine sieve is used alongside it for a “double strain”, catching the smaller ice shards and fruit pulp that the Hawthorne strainer lets through, which is what gives you a genuinely clear drink rather than a cloudy one.
Is the shaker big enough for two drinks at once?
At 550ml, the shaker comfortably handles two standard cocktails in one go, which is useful for anyone entertaining rather than mixing one drink at a time.
Is this set suitable as a gift for someone new to cocktails?
Yes. It covers every stage of making a cocktail properly, so it suits a complete beginner building their first home bar just as well as someone more experienced who wants a durable, proper set rather than a flimsy novelty one.
Will the stainless steel tarnish or rust over time?
Stainless steel resists rust and tarnish far better than plated metal, and it is dishwasher safe, so with normal use and a regular rinse or wash it should keep its finish well.
About Vacu Vin
Vacu Vin was born out of a fairly ordinary frustration: two Dutch brothers at a birthday party, annoyed that their opened wine had gone flat and lifeless by the next day. Their solution, a vacuum-sealing Wine Saver launched in 1986, became the company's signature product and is still in millions of households today.
That same instinct, solve the actual problem rather than add decoration, has carried through into the rest of the range, including the bar tools in this set. Each piece is there because it solves a specific, real step in making a cocktail, not because a set needs to look impressive in a box.
Why Proper Tools Make Better Cocktails
A cocktail recipe assumes you are measuring accurately, shaking properly, and straining out what shouldn't be in the glass. Free-pouring spirits with a kitchen measuring jug, or straining through a kitchen sieve, introduces exactly the kind of inconsistency that makes a cocktail taste different every time you make it.
The double jigger takes the guesswork out of measuring, the shaker's built-in strainer and the separate Hawthorne strainer and fine sieve take care of texture, and the muddler and bar spoon handle the two techniques, crushing and stirring, that a lot of cocktails depend on but that most kitchens simply don't have the right tool for. None of it is complicated. It just means the drink in your glass matches the one in the recipe.
Specifications
Care & Use Instructions
Dishwasher Care: All seven pieces are dishwasher safe. Load the shaker and strainers so they don't nest tightly against each other, which helps water reach every surface.
Handwashing: If you prefer to handwash, rinse promptly after use so sugar syrup, citrus or fruit pulp doesn't dry on, then wash with warm soapy water and dry with a soft cloth to avoid water spots.
Storage: Store the pieces together in their box or a drawer organiser so the full set stays to hand rather than scattered across different kitchen drawers.
Using the Set: Measure with the jigger before you pour rather than estimating, shake with ice for roughly 10-15 seconds for most cocktails, and use the Hawthorne strainer together with the fine sieve for a clear double strain on drinks containing citrus, egg white or fresh fruit.
Why Buy From The Riedel Shop?
Since establishing The Riedel Shop, we've built up expertise across wine and bar accessories, helping customers find the right tool for how they actually drink and entertain.
Our Guarantees to You
- ✓ No Quibble Returns
- ✓ Half-Price Accidental Breakage Replacement (2 Years)
- ✓ Price Match Guarantee
We believe you shouldn't have to take a risk when buying from us. Our Half-Price Replacement policy covers accidental breakage for 2 years from purchase with proof of purchase, giving you confidence to use what you buy regularly rather than reserving it only for special occasions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does delivery take?
Standard delivery to mainland UK addresses typically takes 3-5 working days and is free for orders over £49. Next day delivery may be available for £9.95 on orders placed before 1pm Monday to Thursday, depending on your location and our stock levels.
Can I return this if I don't like it after using it?
We offer a no quibble return guarantee that allows you to return goods even after use. The items must be in a resaleable condition and in their original packaging.
How does the Half-Price Replacement guarantee work?
If you accidentally break a piece within 2 years of purchase, we'll replace it at half the current retail price. You'll need proof of purchase (receipt, bank statement, or order confirmation if purchased online) and evidence of the damage (a photo is fine).
Does it come with any cocktail recipes?
Yes. Vacu Vin provides a set of cocktail recipes developed with mixologist Chi-Ho to help you get started, each built around a classic combination with a twist.
Can I buy the pieces individually if I lose or break one?
Vacu Vin sells some bar tools, such as shakers and jiggers, as standalone items, so a replacement is usually available. Get in touch with us and we can help you track down the right piece.
Do you offer gift packaging?
The set comes in its own presentation box, which is suitable for gifting as is.
Is this suitable for making mocktails too?
Yes. Every tool in the set, from the jigger to the shaker to the strainers, works just as well for measuring and mixing non-alcoholic drinks as it does for cocktails.
How is this different from the Bar in a Box Starter Set?
The Starter Set covers the three essentials: a shaker, a jigger and a muddler. This 7-piece set builds on that with a bar spoon, fine sieve, Hawthorne strainer and pourer, which cover stirred drinks and a proper double strain, techniques the Starter Set doesn't stretch to.
