We looked for kits that have unique pieces other bar kits may not, like liquor pourers and zesters. We also looked for bartender kits you would want to display in the place you keep the rest of your bar items, such as a bar cart. Last, we looked at kits that were best sellers and highly rated. In addition, we used our expert knowledge from testing cooking and drinking products to select brands that consistently perform well. We included ones that we liked while road-testing at home. We made sure each set had most, if not all, the necessary tools to make shaken or stirred drinks.

When choosing the best bartending kits, we researched what was available and narrowed down the seemingly endless options to the most promising kits. Our picks for the best bartending kits are based on our experts' product knowledge, road testing, best sellers from well-known brands and highly rated bartending kits. Every year, we test hundreds of products to find the best cooking and drinking products, such as stylish and durable drinking glasses, the best dinnerware sets, the best coffee makers and more. Here at the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances & Innovation Lab, our pros are trained chefs, recipe developers and food and drink enthusiasts - especially when it comes to cocktails and mocktails. A good bartending kit should have everything you need to make your favorite classic cocktails, shaken or stirred, like a dirty martini or bee's knees, and tools for creative boozy drinks, such as an Aperol spritz granita or a champagne cocktail. They're also a popular gift for a casual cocktail maker or seasoned mixologist. Bartending kits are a fun way to make delicious cocktails at home, whether you're hosting a holiday party, entertaining a few friends with easy make-ahead appetizers and drinks or enjoying a quiet night in with a drink in hand.

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