For the Home Mixologist: 2024 Holiday Gift Guide

The basic tools are timeless, but there is always room for improvement and expression

The Waterford Aras Decanter
The Waterford Aras Decanter adds a timeless and tasteful touch of sophistication to any home bar. (Courtesy of Waterford)

Waterford Aras Decanter

$415 | waterford.com

Whisky decanters are timeless bar cart staples, offering an elegant way to serve spirits while doubling as decorative pieces. The Waterford Aras Decanter strikes the perfect balance between traditional and contemporary design, featuring sleek vertical cuts that catch the light and create a reflective effect. Substantial in weight and large enough to hold a standard bottle, it’s crowned with a generous round stopper that adds a touch of sophistication while providing a reassuring seal for a favorite spirit. Whether showcasing a cherished whisky or elevating an evening pour when entertaining, this decanter adds a refined touch to any occasion.


 The Nakawé Black Clay Mezcal Drinking Set
(Jeff Harris)

Nakawé Black Clay Mezcal Drinking Set

$300 | nakawetrading.com

Nakawé Trading specializes in showcasing handmade homeware and jewelry crafted by indigenous Mexican artisans, all while adhering to fair trade practices. For Mezcal lovers, Nakawé’s Mezcal serving pieces are a stunning upgrade.

Produced in Oaxaca, the heart of Mezcal production, these cups, trays and carafes are one of a kind: Uniquely shaped by hand and emerging from the kiln with their own distinctive finishes, each piece is slightly different from the next. This set includes four glazed cups, a serving tray and a carafe. Beyond elevating drinking, these stunning clay pieces introduce visual texture to home bars, which are often dominated by shimmering glassware.


Piña Barware Seamless Porcelain Mixing Glass

$30 | pinabarware.com

Cut glass mixing glasses in the Yarai style are so common that they’ve become nearly ubiquitous. For home bartenders who may enjoy something different, this porcelain mixing glass ($30) from Piña Barware offers a refreshing alternative. With its distinctive design and the capacity to stir up to three cocktails at a time, this glass adds style and functionality to any home bar setup. Piña Barware produces other high quality, professional-grade products, so pair the glass with other essential bar tools like “The Piña Totem” cocktail spoon ($23), “The Bender” julep strainer ($12) and a slim or bell-shaped jigger ($15) to cover the bar equipment needs of a stirred cocktail fanatic.


Arteriors Trainor Bar Cart

$2,600 | arteriorshome.com

The Arteriors Trainor Bar Cart is subtly elegant with a slender, antique brass–finished iron frame, offering an airy profile that feels sturdy without looking bulky. It features a marble top that serves as both a display surface and a cocktail-mixing station, a glass middle tier for additional storage, and a reflective bottom shelf ideal for bottles or larger serving pieces. This versatile, stylish design makes it a functional centerpiece for any entertaining space or an understated bar space in a quiet corner.


Richard Brendon Cocktail Glasses

Classic Martini glass $113 for two glasses; Fluted double Old Fashioned tumbler $147 per glass | richardbrendon.com

While there are plenty of cocktail glasses on the market, wine enthusiasts accustomed to featherlight glassware with paper-thin crystal rims often struggle to find equally elegant cocktail options. Richard Brendon’s classic Martini glass offers a striking solution. With its iconic V-shape and minimalist, luxurious design, it’s ideal for Martinis or classic daiquiris. Coupled with the Old Fashioned tumbler, which features a weighty base and narrow rim—a glass perfect for everything from neat pours to refreshing Bourbon Smashes—you’ll have most cocktail glassware needs covered.


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