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If there's one time of year to show off your at-home bartending skills, it's during the holidays. And if you're ready to mix up a boozy masterpiece or two, you'll want to
make sure your home bar is stocked with all the essentials. From cocktail coupes to rocks glasses, the glassware you choose is all about presentation. On the other hand, bar tools such as
jiggers and bar spoons all ensure that you create the perfect sip. And because flair is a key element in mixology, it doesn't hurt to throw in a lavish accessory such as a snazzy bar
apron or ice mold. Whether you're in the market for a cocktail shaker or a recipe book of drinks, check out this list of products that include everything you need to master your boozy
craft. ------------------------- _This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, Patch may earn a small commission._ ------------------------- BARCONIC 7 OUNCE COUPE GLASS, $22
— The cocktail coupe is the glassware of choice for a number of classic sips, including the Boulevardier, Daiquiri and Bee's Knees. Most coupe glasses, including the ones in this set
from BarConic, hold only a small amount of liquid. At 7 ounces, BarConic's coupe glasses are perfect for making cocktails that are low on mixers and heavier on the spirits.
------------------------- NATHAN JAMES CARTER ROLLING BAR AND SERVING CART, $99 — If you've been stocking up on bottles of your favorite spirits, your glassware of choice and other bar
essentials, you're going to want to show off your lush finds. Ideal for those who don't have an at-home bar, a bar cart is a visually pleasing way to store all your bar essentials.
And with Nathan James Carter's bar cart, you can wheel your bar cart right over to guests. ------------------------- SIMPLE MODERN 20OZ COCKTAIL MARTINI SHAKER WITH JIGGER LID, $23.99
— Stainless steel cocktail shakers are great for mixing up cocktails. They're not so great if you're trying to avoid wet, icy hands. Simple Modern's cocktail shaker is a great
pick for those who'd prefer to keep their shaker (and hands) dry. Its vacuum insulation ensures that while your drink's temperature remains cold, the outside of the shaker remains
dry. ------------------------- HEAVYWEIGHT BAR SPOONS, $12.99 — If you've ever ordered a cocktail at a bar, there's a good chance that your bartender has asked you if you want
your cocktail shaken or stirred. Well, when that cocktail is stirred, it's usually stirred using a bar spoon. With its long handle, a bar spoon is perfect for gently stirring cocktails.
And with this set from A Bar Above, you'll receive two bar spoons: one with a spiral handle and one with a smooth handle. The spiral handle bar spoon is used to layer drinks.
------------------------- JAPANESE STYLE DOUBLE COCKTAIL JIGGER, $9.99 — When mixing your signature cocktail this holiday season, a jigger is a useful tool to have on hand. Ideal for
avoiding any measurement blunders, a jigger is used to accurately measure between 0.5 and 2 ounces of liquid. While most are stainless steel, opt for a rose gold jigger to give your bar or
bar cart added flair. ------------------------- WHISKEY GLASSES SET, $17.99 — Another popular piece of glassware is the whiskey glass (also referred to as a rocks or Old Fashioned glass).
This particular piece of glassware is ideal for sipping whiskey and other spirits on the rocks, or enjoying an Old Fashioned. With its sparkle carving and classic look, GLASKEY's set of
whiskey glasses is a worthy pick for your next cocktail. ------------------------- GLACIO LARGE SPHERE ICE MOLD TRAY, $12.99 — If you really want to impress your guests this holiday, an ice
mold tray should be on your list of essentials. Glacio sells an ice mold tray that is not only simple to use, it also creates picture perfect ice spheres for craft cocktails. The ice mold
tray can also be used to create ice spheres for mocktails, iced coffee and other beverages. ------------------------- "THE ART OF MIXOLOGY: CLASSIC COCKTAILS AND CURIOUS
CONCOCTIONS" BY PARRAGON BOOKS, $14.03 — If your arsenal of classic cocktails is lacking a bit, consider freshening up your cocktail know-how with "The Art of Mixology: Classic
Cocktails and Curious Concoctions." This read from Parragon Books serves as an anthology of over 200 recipes. Recipes are grouped by spirit, which makes searching for recipes super
simple. ------------------------- KINIVA APRON WITH POCKETS, $28.99 — When you're entertaining holiday guests, there's little time to spend searching high and low for that bar
spoon you misplaced or those missing garnish picks. With a bar apron, you can easily store all of your bar tools — think bar spoons and jiggers — in one place. -------------------------
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