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Whether it’s pouring a drink after work, hosting a dinner party or making something special to enhance a romantic dinner for two, a home bar with the right bottles, and accompanying tools, opens a world of possibilities. We have a list of 10 gift ideas that appeal to the person pouring directly onto the rocks or crafting a 10-ingredient cocktail.
Gold Art Deco Cocktail Picks
The right garnish takes a “yum” to a “wow”. It enhances the visual appeal by adding color, shape or a concentration of flavor and aroma to complement the drink. For the home bartender who has mastered the shaker, but could use a little help with the artistry of presentation, these make a great gift. And for the accomplished mixologist who already has garnishes down, they likely can not have too many different styles of picks to match to drinks. These art deco designs go great with any classic cocktail.
Classic Glass Smoke Cloche for Cocktails
The ability to add smoke to a cocktail is a game changer for the home bar because it’s normally only something we associate with craft cocktail bars. From brisket to salmon to cheddar, nearly everything is better smoked and the same is true with cocktails. Of course smoke builds upon the smokiness of whiskeys or mezcals, but it can also be a great compliment to other spirits like rum. Consider this for the lover of Laphroig, Solo Stoves or barbecue in your life.
Penguin Cocktail Shaker
The home bar is a great place to have a little fun and show a little personality. This stainless steel penguin cocktail shaker does both. This guy is cute — and also pretty iconic, look it up — but don’t be surprised if it starts a conversation about The Penguin from Batman lore.
Original Lemon Fluicer
Lemon juice squirting everywhere except where it’s supposed to go. Feeling like there is more juice left in the squeeze. Slippery hands busy with other tasks. Chasing seeds around with a spoon. Say no more. The “Fluicer” from Dreamfarm is a game changer. Easy, fast and effective, this is a huge step up from every other juicing method out there. It also conveniently folds flat to easily fit in a drawer. Order one for yourself while you’re at it.
Cocktail Party Bar Tool Set
With all of the tools needed at a home bar, it’s easy for a home bar drawer to quickly look more like a junk drawer. This stylish bar top tool set is a beautiful and effective way of avoiding clutter while making tools easily accessible. The art deco brushed gold works well with the picks above.
The Japanese Art Of The Cocktail
No one devotes the same level of artistry and craftsmanship to food as the Japanese. Despite Tokyo often being considered one of the best foodie cities in the world and growing recognition of Japanese whiskies, their cocktail culture is still underappreciated around the world. “The Japanese Art of the Cocktail” by Masahiro Urushido goes a long way to fixing this. Even the most experienced mixologist will have numerous ah-ha moments reading this one.
1920s Cocktail Coupe Glasses
Channel your inner Jay Gatsby and the Roaring ‘20s with these coupe cocktail glasses. A traditional shape for champagne, these are the glasses used for champagne towers. Today they are associated with various classic cocktails like gimlets, sidecars, Manhattans or martinis. Although these look like antiques, we love that they can be thrown in the dishwasher and you don’t have to worry about them.
Black Amarena Cocktail Cherries
We already covered how garnishes elevate a cocktail. An elevated garnish might turn the home bartender into a sought-after pro (at least amongst family and friends). The traditional red maraschino cherry certainly has its place in the home bar, but these Black Amarena Cocktail Cherries add layers of flavor building complexity into any cocktail. Tempus fugit means “time flies” in Latin and these are cherries that are so good you’ll wonder where they went.
Alligator Faux Leather Serving Tray
Drinks are often not enjoyed directly at the home bar. They can be moved to the dinner table, a living space or outdoor setting. One way to reduce the back and forth is with a serving tray and a tray is also a handy way to move napkins and bites to the party. This faux alligator leather tray is an inexpensive way to add a little texture and pizazz to the home bar.
Ice Cube Maker Machine
For the home bar who hosts larger gatherings, consider an ice cube machine from EUHOMY. This is a convenient way to always have ice at the ready at the home bar and reduce trips to the kitchen. Mixologists will love the various kinds of ice that can be produced, although it requires a bit of forethought to pair the right cube with evening’s cocktail.
The Bottom Line
Cheers! Salud! Şerefe! Kanpai! Prost! Santé! Geonbae! Yamas! As they say…
This Article is part of the Holiday Gift Guide Series.
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