The holidays are coming up so it’s important that the at-home bartender in your life has all of the necessary gadgets to create only the best holiday cocktails. Whether you’re looking for a gift or just ensuring your holidays will be full of extra cheer, we’ve got a list of gadgets that are pretty much necessities. Let’s get started!
Smoking Cloche
With the holidays come a lot of finger food eating and cocktail drinking, and there is a lot of us that like those things to come smoky. With this little device, you can add a smokiness to cheeses, appetizers, nuts, and, of course, cocktails. What you’ll do is fill the “gun” with some applewood chips, or whatever flavor you prefer, and smoke food and drink directly. All you’ll need is (4) AA batteries to get this up and going and you’ll never enjoy bourbon the same way again. Buy one here!
Bloody Mary Cocktail Branches
If you like your Bloody Marys to come with, basically, a meal in a glass, then you’ve got to get your hands on these cocktail branches before your next brunch. Pile your toppings high and get creative with them. These branches work like a charm in any cocktail, so allow yourself or your personal bartender to get all kinds of creative with them. Buy here!
Cocktail Spoon Straws
Not only are these great for the planet because you’re eliminating unnecessary use of paper and/or plastic, but these allow you to stir and sip cocktails while you spin and crush ice. We especially love these straws for drinks with fresh fruit or crushed ice, and they can be washed and used again and again. Buy a set of two here!
Beer Flight Board Sampling Set
Give a drink master a flight set and the possibilities are pretty much endless. Sure, you can use this flight for its intended purpose, for beer, or you can get creative and request mimosa flights, margarita flights, or even a variety of cocktails if you’re feeling crazy. Or just leave it up to the person in charge of making your drinks, they probably have an idea or two. All you really have to do is read the label and sip your cocktail. Buy one here!
3-Tier Sugar, Salt, Lime Rimmer
The thing about margaritas, you gotta keep ‘em comin’. The best, easiest, and mess-free way to do that? This 3-tier rimming station. This gadget allows you to keep your juice, sugar, and salt in perfectly sized and separate compartments to make slinging drinks a breeze. You don’t have to stop at margaritas though, this is a great station to have for martinis or any beverage that needs a fancy rim. Buy one here!