If you are content to drink beer or wine, there are plenty of options for drinking on-the-go or to grab something on the way to a party. For those of us who prefer something a bit more complex we find ourselves often disappointed by alcohol options at parties or find it is too much work to bring all the necessary accouterments to make what we like to drink.
The Travel Bar inside a suitcase is a way to always have exactly what you need to make more complicated drinks anywhere. My case is designed to make 3 different whiskey based drinks and has enough glasses and coasters for 6 people.
For more photos of the finished case and higher quality photos, please visit my personal blog by clicking here.
Note: Some of the photos/steps may seem out of order. I made this suitcase for the Instructables Show and Tell at the Craftsman Experience studio. To properly document how I made the case I had to take it apart at times after completing steps and reassemble while taking photos.
The Travel Bar inside a suitcase is a way to always have exactly what you need to make more complicated drinks anywhere. My case is designed to make 3 different whiskey based drinks and has enough glasses and coasters for 6 people.
For more photos of the finished case and higher quality photos, please visit my personal blog by clicking here.
Note: Some of the photos/steps may seem out of order. I made this suitcase for the Instructables Show and Tell at the Craftsman Experience studio. To properly document how I made the case I had to take it apart at times after completing steps and reassemble while taking photos.
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To begin with, you must locate a good suitcase for this project. I strongly recommend a hard-sided suitcase and to avoid anything that is soft or fabric. A lot of the stability of the case comes from the suitcase itself so starting with something sturdy will lead to a successful project.
I created this case to hold supplies for a few types of whiskey drinks specifically. This case was built around the objects I wanted it to carry so before I started I searched my local stores and purchased the objects needed to complete my vision. This included bottles to hold the alcohol and mixers. I might change the brand of whiskey to carry or the company may change the size/shape of their bottles and I didn't want those things to effect the future usability of my case.
Here is a list of items the case is set up to hold:
- 2 large bottles (one for whiskey, one vermouth)
- 2 medium bottles (one for lemon, one bitters)
- A shaker
- A set of 6 glasses
- A jigger
- 3 glass jars (for cherries, sugar, and orange slices)
- A set of coasters
- Tongs for serving sugar
- Straws
- Stir sticks
I created this case to hold supplies for a few types of whiskey drinks specifically. This case was built around the objects I wanted it to carry so before I started I searched my local stores and purchased the objects needed to complete my vision. This included bottles to hold the alcohol and mixers. I might change the brand of whiskey to carry or the company may change the size/shape of their bottles and I didn't want those things to effect the future usability of my case.
Here is a list of items the case is set up to hold:
- 2 large bottles (one for whiskey, one vermouth)
- 2 medium bottles (one for lemon, one bitters)
- A shaker
- A set of 6 glasses
- A jigger
- 3 glass jars (for cherries, sugar, and orange slices)
- A set of coasters
- Tongs for serving sugar
- Straws
- Stir sticks
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How much does the full kit weigh when loaded up? Can it be carried with one hand, or it is more of a luggable?
It is around 20lbs when fully loaded. It can be carried with one hand but 1) It is a second hand suitcase, I'm not exactly sure how abused it was before I bought it, 2) I don't want to put unnecessary pressure on it and risk breaking it, 3) It is a bit heavy for me to carry and any momentum that builds up when carrying/swinging it can pull me over pretty easily so I carry it with a careful lift.
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what a good job !!!
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this travel bar reminds me of this other instructable that made a picnic table out of a suitcase. couple the travel bar with this picnic table and you can have a good party anywhere. I could also use this set up for organizing all of my gadgets too. add some foam to protect everything.
You might get on well with this guy. (1 minute and 20 secs in.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQmEKOS55RA
from the film Bunny and the Bull.
Fantastic idea when taking a weekend trip.