How to Gift (or Get) the Ultimate Home Bar

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A stylishly procured bar is one of the most impressive things people can have in their homes. Something about having the perfect tools, drinkware, and beverage options at your immediate disposal make any home look chic and sophisticated. And not so coincidentally, those items (shakers, tools, glassware, booze) also make perfect gifts for housewarmings or host gifts because they're a) compact; b) useful; and c) not things people frequently buy for themselves.

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Plus, there is so much amazing bar décor out there, from hammered copper cups to artsy glasses, so you can really ensure that there's a personal touch to anything you gift. We had a ton of fun scanning the web to find the perfect items—for wine drinkers, shot takers and experienced mixers alike—to induce bar-envy from even your chicest friends. All would make amazing gifts, for sure, but honestly, you may just want to keep them for yourself.

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RBT Decanter

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$100 available at Horchow Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

For wine enthusiasts, having a gorgeous decanter to go from bar to table is essential, and this glass and brass one comes with an acacia coaster to make the presentation even more perfect.

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Bottle of White, Bottle of Red

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$56.50 available at Mouth Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

What's a bar without the beverages? This set gives your host everything they need to start a party off right.

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Stemless Wine Glasses

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$20/set of 4 available at Mouth Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

And of course, with that wine you'll need glassware. While most people have their own go-to glasses, these acrylic (read: virtually unbreakable) ones are perfect to take outside, or on rooftops.

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Hammered Copper Shot Cups

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$45/set of 4 available at Food52 Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

Moscow mule cups made mini! These might actually convince us to take a shot.

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Pineapple Cocktail Shaker

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$80 each available at AHAlife Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

We can't get over how much we love these shiny symbols of hospitality.

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Natural Acacia Coaster with Gold Metal

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$10/set of 4 available at Target Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

This coasters are a classy-AF gift that cost literally 10 bucks a set.

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Mouth Muddler

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$28 available at Mouth Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

This rustic-chic wood muddler will help make the perfect mojito.

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Sunset DOF Glass

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$16 available at Anthropologie Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

Who could forget any party you have if you're serving cocktails in these?

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Bar Tool Set

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$80 available at Crate & Barrel Opens a new window SHOP IT Opens a new window

All the gilded basics in one sweet set.

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How to Gift (or Get) the Ultimate Home Bar