Man Made DIY


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Oct 04, 2012

How to: Make a DIY Pumpkin Keg

Over the summer, Jaclyn and Melissa spied the watermelon keg project right here on ManMade, and immediately made one for themselves. And when fall rolled around, they figured out a way to adapt it to this seasons', um, giant, round, open on the inside thing: the… read more

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Aug 14, 2012

How to: Make the Ulitmate Old Fashioned...The Old-Fashioned Way

created at: 04/16/2013

created at: 08/14/2012

Two years ago, I posted a basic recipe for making classic cocktail, the Old Fashioned, during ManMade's inaugural Cocktail Month festivities.

And two years ago, I was wrong. Quite wrong, in fact. I was just learning about cocktails, and was operating with the notion of the Old Fashioned I'd had in bars and… read more

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Jul 02, 2012

How to: Make an Outdoor Table with a Built-in Cooler

A fantastic, easy project for summer: add a built-in cooler to a wooden picnic table to store drinks, keep condiments cool, and, generally, be an outdoor dining, grill-dominating… read more

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Dec 07, 2011

How To: Make Edible Shot Glasses

Originaly, the "shot glass" was a measuring device - a means to figure out a 1.5 oz. serving of a spirit. Nowadays, it's been reduced to a cheesy collectible, or worse, a tacky means of throwing down liquor way faster than necessary.

But that's not the shot glass's fault. Sipping 1.5 oz of a single spirit is a great way to learn about its flavor, aroma, and complexities. Especially if the glass contributes to the experience. So, bring back the shot glass. And, while you're at it, why not make it… read more

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May 05, 2010

ManMade Top Ten: Essential Bar Tools

created at: 05/03/2010

Unless you're a millionaire*, or a seriously, seriously committed enthusiast, your home bar won't ever rival the levels of underlit top-shelf spirits and specialized glassware of your local upscale martini bar. And to this, we say "good." Making cocktails at home is totally different than heading out on the scene. And, thankfully, with a few key wares and tools, you can make quality cocktails that'll make you think twice about whether or not you need to go out at all. And with that in mind, here's a ten home bar essentials tools that, with some glassware, ice, and spirits, are really all you'll need. AND, stay tuned, cause at the end of the month, we're gonna give away this entire Top Ten, plus lots of extra goodies!

created at: 03/03/2010

1. Cocktail shaker.  In order to mix a drink, you've gotta have something in which to mix it. The object of choice here is the classic cocktail shaker. There are two styles: the common three-piece Cobbler shaker, which includes the capped strainer and a lid, and the Boston shaker, which is a two-piece set consisting of a metal beaker and a mixing glass. Our vote here is for the latter, as it's certainly what the pros prefer, and offers much… read more
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