How much does mixology cost?
$72 buys all 4 essentials.
4 priced items · checked 10 Sept 2026 · retailer prices, we earn a commission
Everything essential, cheapest sensible pick
$72
4 items, nothing rented
Against 247 hobbies
Above median
Dearer than 50% of them. Median hobby: $84.
What each thing costs
Every essential item, cheapest sensible option first. Mid-range and top picks alongside.
What you need
$72Everything you need to start mixology. None of it is a big commitment.
Later, if you stay
Not needed to start. These are the upgrades that matter once the habit has stuck.
Mixology costs more to start than 50% of the 247 hobbies we price. The median is $84.
Cost questions
How much does Mixology cost to start?
About $72 for the 4 essential items, taking the cheapest sensible option for each.
What does each thing cost for Mixology?
Bartender Kit: from $25. Boston Shaker: from $22. Jigger: from $15. Bar Spoon: from $10.
Is Mixology an expensive hobby?
Mixology costs about $84 to start, dearer than 50% of the 247 hobbies we price. The median hobby costs $84, so this sits around the middle.
What should I buy first for Mixology?
boston shaker, bartender kit, jigger, bar spoon — $72 together. They are the cheap half of the kit and the half you keep whatever you decide about the rest.
Hobbies that cost about the same
The 6 nearest to mixology by startup cost, out of 247.