Whether it's Thanksgiving, the Holiday Season, New Years or any other get-together, one common factor rises to the surface of each social event -- a well-prepared and presented drink. From Nutcracker Sweets to Slippery Santa Shots and everything in between, ‘tis
always the season to serve up some joy, merriment and warmth. And what better way to serve ‘em up than with beautifully crafted crystal stemware, prepared with luxurious platinum and sterling silver barware accessories?
There’s more to a well-mixed drink than the alcoholic contents -- I know, hard to believe. But, owning just the right barware items and accessories will not only make your bartending tasks silky smooth, your cocktail creations will come to life in gorgeous glassware and contemporary accessories. Your guests will not only appreciate your effort, they’ll enjoy their holiday indulgence that much more.
Below are a mix of barware and accessories from some of the finest designers that will appeal to your drink-making skills and to your senses. Make your holiday get-together the one they’ll really remember -- or at least they won’t forget the Nambe twist cocktail shaker you used to create that killer Cherry Mint Martini.
Note: All amounts are in U.S. dollars.
Molo Design float liqueur glasses
Serve your guests works of art. With Molo Design float liqueur glasses (between $69.99 and $179.99) you can display your alcohol like never before. It features a suspended bowl encased in a cylindrical tube of glass; this ultra-modern collection of glassware will give the illusion of light within the glass as beads of condensation gather at the belly of the bowl. These original pieces can be used to serve both hot and cold drinks in pure style.
Michael C. Fina champagne bucket
It’s true: Italians do it better. Show off your bottle of choice with a prestigious Michael C. Fina silver-plated champagne bucket ($350). Classically regal, this bucket is more than functional -- it’s a statement. A company rooted in family history and still run by the Fina family, Michael C. Fina’s barware is the ideal accessory to the holiday season. From the subtle, ribbed detail along the rim to the smooth, slopping handles, this bucket is truly a work of art. Forget chilling the bottle in the fridge; show it off a little with an elegant and sophisticated champagne bucket.
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Reader Comments: 10 Posts
I scrolled on down here to complain about how useful this list isn't, but I see several other people already have the same idea. Some of these are cool (that twist shaker looks pretty sweet, for instance), but those ice cubes... they eclipse any other complaint I might have had.
Mr. Ang does seem to have a valid point about this being the "fine life" section, but anyone coming to any Internet site for tips on fine living is not someone who is cut out for the fine life.
Also, how weird is it that AskMen considers 2/5 stars to be "average"? Set your standards a little higher.
Hey Miranda,
How about some articles we can use? I can certainly think of better ways to spend $350.
sure the things showed here are ridiculously expensive, but you guys do know that this is posted in the FINE LIVING section right? the fact that the title "Fine Living: Must-Own Barware" is posted under this section obviously means high end barware. good day.
How about instead $90 for an ice tray that doesn't even work, spend $88 for all the booze and $2 on an actually ice tray??? dumba$$
These trays are AWFUL. Gucci charged my mother $90.00 because she got them for me as a present and you cannot even get the ice out. It’s such a joke. And their so-called return policy prohibits me from returning them in any way because I used them. Apparently, GUCCI failed to test the effectiveness of their own product and has no problem sticking it to my mother for $90.00 because of their failure.
Honestly you thinks he cares if her ice cubes are in the shape of the gucci monogram on her purse...i didnt think so. Im all for splurging once in a while but any guy who buy that pretentious garbage is compensating for a little something, just try and guess what.
I was already wondering how I could affford all these things and a manhattan apartment. An icemaker is a smarter investment then Gucci ice tray. For a great bar you need glassware, mixing glasses, ice scoop, champagne bucket, wine chillers, Nice classic decanters, maybe a tray or two, none of which is recommended. And We can find all of these in simple and manly design without dropping $90 for one ice tray and a forture on all the other recommendations.
Must-have barware? A $90 Gucci ice cube tray? You're kidding me. Ditto on the revoking of the Man Card.
I think a Logan's peanut bucket is perfect for beer or wine...
Any "man" who drops $90 on an ice-cube tray or $350 on a champagne bucket ought to have his Man Card revoked.
What do you think?
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