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5 bar items every mixology will appreciate

By Julie Scagell

If you love to entertain or have a mixology in your life, you know how fun it can be to receive something to help fuel your passion for mixing drinks. Having the right equipment can make a big difference when it comes to creating the perfect cocktail, especially when it comes to measuring, shaking, mashing, measuring, and serving up a nice, cold beverage. We’ve done the homework so you don’t have to and found five must-have items for any home bartender. Here’s why we love them!

This is the perfect starter set to gift that special budding mixologist in your life. It comes complete with a cocktail shaker, jigger, mixer, and tongs for ice. The shaker is leakproof, so you can have confidence when you’re shaking away that the liquid will stay inside. As an added bonus, this set also comes with cocktail cards to give you some inspiration during your next party.
$0 from Amazon

If you or your family member is into whisky, this craft whiskey stones set is the perfect housewarming or holiday present. It comes with two 10-oz glasses, eight whiskey stones, coasters, and recipes for the most popular whiskey cocktails. The entire set can be stored in a gorgeous wooden box that can be placed on top of your bar or kitchen counter where it can receive all the compliments it deserves.
$27 from Amazon

Cheers to this bartender starter kit, perfect for any home bartender. It comes with a gorgeous martini shaker, jigger, strainer for any loose bits of fruit or teel, a mixing spoon, and bottle opener, all which fit neatly into a wooden stand. That way, nothing will get lost or put away in the wrong drawer, so you’ll always have everything you need handy to make the perfect libation.
$27 from Amazon

For the more advanced mixologist, we adore this 11-piece set that comes in a stunning wooden crate for ideal placement on your countertop. This set comes with a ‎24-oz martini shaker, a spiral spoon for more advanced cocktail making, jiggers, a corkscrew, a muddler for all sorts of lemons, limes, and other fruit, ice tongs, and a liquor pourer, so you can get the exact amounts right in every drink.
$0 from Amazon

This mixologist travel bag is perfect for the person who only trusts his own tools to get the job done. With 27 different pockets and designed by bartenders, this bag also comes with extra inner straps so your barware will stay safe, organized, and available exactly where and when you need it. It even has a compartment for your favorite bottle of liquor, so you never show up empty handed. You’ll look like a professional everywhere you go!
$31 from Amazon

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We love all the choice Amazon has available for the mixologist in your life. If that person is you, why not treat yourself to a nice little gift? After all, you’re the one hosting and entertaining guests with your mad cocktail skills. We guarantee your friends and family will thank you.

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