Cocktail Glasses, Stirrers, Shakers And More
It's Spirits Month! Get in on all the booze-filled fun.
You've stocked up on the essential fall bottles, arranged them all on a fancy new bar cart and prepped for your perfectly executed cocktail party.
So are you going to pick up red plastic cups and call it a night? Absolutely not.
Proper cocktails deserve proper serveware, be it a gold-rimmed coupe glass, whimsical stirrers or an old-school shaker. Peruse all our favorites to put the finishing touches on a stocked bar.
Animal Stirrers
Real party animals deserve real party animals.
food52.com, $22 for ten
Gold-Rim Coupe
Give your standard coupes the night off and swap for these gold-rimmed upgrades.
surlatable.com, $40 for four
Bottoms-Up Bar Shelf
A model of boozy efficiency, this one-stop wonder houses bottles, glasses, gear and even dish towels should the night take a sloppy turn.
anthropologie.com, $298
Copper Mugs
It's a scientifically proven fact that Moscow Mules taste better in their proper copper mugs.
pier1.com, $17
Mid-Century Cocktail Shaker
Plant your feet, prep your glass, pour your booze and get your best shake face on for this Mad Men–style shaker.
westelm.com, $29
Two-of-a-Kind High Balls
Serve those gin and tonics with a smile. Literally.
katespade.com, $50 for two
Striped Stoneware Pitcher
Oh Joy! founder (and Pinterest party queen) Joy Cho knows how to set a table. Follow her lead by filling this pitcher—part of her Target collaboration—with your favorite batchable cocktail.
target.com, $25
Marni Glass
Your favorite bourbon deserves a gilded glass.
jaysonhome.com, $20
Tiger's Eye Bottle Stopper
Lost caps are a risk you take when slinging cocktails for your guests all night. Plug it up with tiger's eye and that bottle will look even better.
barneys.com, $52
Vintage Glasses
Antique glassware will set your bar apart. Keep an eye on The Hour's constantly updated inventory for your next investment, or scour your local second-hand shops for under-the-radar finds.
thehourshop.com
Royal Coasters
Because White Russian, Bloody Mary, Pink Lady and Brandy Alexander deserve an invite to every party.
riflepaperco.com, $16 for eight
Jonathan Adler Pop Rocks Glass
Color guests happy with a rainbow of different glasses. Even better, there will be no question of whose drink is whose.
jonathanadler.com, $14 each
Stainless Steel Bendy Straws
Just because there's booze in it doesn't mean you shouldn't use a straw. Upgrade from striped plastic to stainless steel.
surlatable.com, $15 for six
Trophy Shot Glass
Ready your elevated chasers and take a shot, champ.
cb2.com, $10