Refrigerator mini bar for home - the best option for storing alcoholic beverages
Why go somewhere far to relax if you can organize your own personal mini-bar? This will not require large investments and a separate room - just buy one of the options for special roomy and compact refrigerators designed to organize your own minibar. This is a great idea for those who often receive guests, as well as for true connoisseurs of quality alcohol.
The refrigerator mini-bar in its functions does not differ significantly from the standard one, but is designed taking into account the comfortable placement of bottles, decanters, cans, and not containers and pans. Inside there is a freezer with an ice generator, shelves and holders.
What is convenient home mini-bar?
- compactness and transportability of most models;
- the cooling unit does not operate on frion, but on isobutane or ammonia, which can significantly reduce the noise level. At the same time, the level of ammonia is minimal, which does not affect human health;
- if you want to reduce the degree of energy consumption, you can choose a model that cools, converting heat into electricity;
- the freezer can be of various configurations - from simple (it prepares only ice cubes), to multifunctional with temperature control (production of ice water, ice crumbs and cubes);
- affordable price;
- frees up space in cabinets in the living room, in the kitchen, where bottles could previously be stored.
In addition to the foregoing, a fridge mini-bar decorates the interior, brings a touch of originality, emphasizes the image of the owner, because in such a bar they usually put something more refined than just vodka.
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Models
Mini-refrigerators can be:
- ordinary - look like mini copies of kitchen standard, come in different designs and colors. Most often they are installed in the kitchen;
- mobile - models on wheels, which can be not only with a cooling chamber, but also a safe. They remind you of bedside tables, they move easily, therefore they are usually used in hotels;
- recessed - are installed in bedside tables or in cabinets, they are inconspicuous and fit perfectly into the overall design of the room.
Wine coolers
A separate category is the wine models. A number of important requirements are presented to them:
- the door of such a refrigerator should not let in UV rays that adversely affect the taste of wine. Therefore, it should be deaf or made of dark frosted glass;
- temperature conditions should not be lower than +8 ° C. For some varieties of wines, this temperature may be low, so in high-quality models there are several compartments with different temperature levels;
- optimal humidity level - from 50 to 70%, so that the cork does not dry out. Humidity is provided by a drip humidification system. Premium refrigerators feature lava stones. If there is a lot of moisture, they absorb it, if little, they secrete it.
- the refrigerator must be stable, any fluctuations will lead to a precipitate of wine.
Here are some examples of models of mini-bar refrigerators from different manufacturers:
Supra TRF-030
- volume of 30 liters;
- compact sizes;
- low weight (10 kg);
- there is a compartment with a holder on the door for 3 bottles and 2 shelves for cans;
- there is no freezer;
- noiselessness;
- Class A + power consumption
- low price - about 5.5 thousand rubles.
Goldstar RFG-55
- volume of 55 liters;
- compact sizes;
- light weight (13 kg);
- refrigerant - isobutane;
- there is a compartment on the door for glass bottles with a metal fence.Also above the door is another compartment for storing drinks in cans. There is a place for non-standard containers and for bottles up to 2 liters;
- built-in 5 liter freezer, manually defrosted;
- Class A + power consumption
- indicative price - about 7 thousand rubles.
Kraft BR-75I
- volume 70 liters, height 70 cm;
- weight 19.5 kg;
- the internal equipment resembles a standard refrigerator: 3 shelves in a common chamber, 2 - on the door for large bottles. Moreover, the temperature on the top shelf is a degree lower than on the bottom.
- freezer volume 8 liters;
- noise level less than 38 dB;
- approximate price - about 10 thousand rubles.
New Line SM521
- weight-13 kg, height - 61 cm;
- no refrigerant;
- power - 75 W, power consumption class F;
- inside there are 2 compartments on the door and 3 in the common chamber. Skids are provided on the walls to adjust the height between the shelves;
- visual design provides for a different design: you can order a regular model with blind or glass doors, or built-in;
- long service life - up to 22 years.
Caso Winecase 6
- designed for 6 bottles;
- no refrigerant;
- works without vibrations, due to which sediment remains in the bottles;
- equipped with three shelves with a recess for each bottle on retractable scooters;
- UV protection;
- temperature mode of the refrigerator + 8-18 ° C, control is located on the front surface of the door;
- there is a display on which information is displayed using touch control;
- there is a backlight inside the camera;
- Class A power consumption
- estimated price - about 15 thousand rubles.
Complete set of a minibar: basic aspects
To create great cocktails, just stock up on a basic set of positions and purchase very few tools. So, the main set of alcoholic drinks is vodka, cognac, whiskey, gin, tequila, rum, red and white wine, champagne. And if there are still cola and juice in the refrigerator, then you can even become a master at making cocktails.
Of the special tools you will need:
- shaker;
- steyner - a bar strainer, serves to remove the remnants of fruits and pieces of ice during filtering;
- a bar spoon with a long handle, which is convenient to mix;
- jigger - measuring cup;
- Medler - a special device with which to grind mint.
With this assortment, you can endlessly surprise and delight guests, and you will always be remembered as a friendly host.
A home minibar in the form of a refrigerator is an affordable option that will allow you to store elite alcohol properly, and the freezer will prepare clean ice without the smell of other products. Such a refrigerator will not take up much space, but it will provide an adult and a children's party with cool drinks and cocktails.
