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PLUM ICE BUCKET BY TOM DIXON, $419
Bring a touch of sophistication to your bar cart with this stunning yet practical ice bucket and matching tongs. Ice is an essential mixology element, and this mouth-blown and hand-cut glass bucket serves as a stylish treasure chest for your rocks. If you’re looking to add a little artistic flair to your bar cart this season, this is a must-have.
870 COCKTAIL SHAKER BY ALESSI, $199 AT AAVVGG
Legendary Italian housewares brand Alessi made its name with bold, forward-thinking designs with an emphasis on craft and style. Given such objects as the 870, it’s not hard to understand why. This iconic cocktail shaker, first introduced in 1986, shows off the stunning clarity of Alessi’s manufacturing, bringing a classical elegance to your bar cart that feels both modern and timeless.
VINTAGE ATOMIZER BY THE MODERN BARTENDER, $30
Our olfactory senses do a lot of the heavy lifting when it comes to enjoying a drink. If you want to make cocktail-bargrade drinks, investing in an atomizer is an excellent idea. A spritz of absinthe or vermouth, for example, goes a long way in elevating the nose of a cocktail and alerting your guests to your drinks-making prowess.
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URBAN BAR YARAI SEAMLESS MIXING GLASS BY COCKTAIL EMPORIUM, $39
Contrary to Bond’s infamous order, bartenders will tell you
that a good Martini should always be stirred. To serve up a well-mixed drink, you’re going to need a Yarai mixing glass, a Japanese design that boasts an aesthetically pleasing style with a sturdy base for vigorous mixology.