17 Must-Have Drinking Accessories
What do you get booze lovers who have the tendency to reach for that special release beer or cult-favorite bourbon when everyone’s not looking? It’s all well and good, until they need a classy wine or tequila decanter to aerate their favorite selection or a specialty glassware to amplify the flavors of their whiskey. The right drinking accessories—be it the glassware or garnish—can make or break a drink, and they will be much appreciated when they need something new for their bar cart or have a special party coming up. From high-tech ice makers, cocktail subscriptions, to excellent barware, here are the top picks of must-have drinking accessories for people who love beer, wine, liquor, and everything in between.
1. Premium Whiskey Drinking Accessories You Will Ever Need
If you’re quite ready to watch your whiskey do the twist, then this drinking gift set with spinning rocks glasses will tickle your fancy. The spinning feature of the glasses adds a fun and whimsical element to your drinking experience while aerating your favorite whiskey to perfection. The set also includes two stainless steel chilling stones with a storage bag, tongs, and a luxury gift box with a leatherette finish—perfect for gifting to a loved one or boss. This whiskey gift set will surely add a fun spin to every happy hour and is built to last through years of toasts and tumbles.
2. One of the Biggest Cocktail Drinking Accessories
Bet you’ve never seen a cocktail shaker quite this large before! This incredible shaker, nicknamed Sasquatch, can mix up to 10 Margaritas at once. Thanks to its gargantuan capacity, you can make drinks for your whole party all at the same time! This awesome shaker is a must-have for someone who hosts gatherings or parties often because it’s the most efficient (and fun) way to make multiple cocktails for guests.
3. Coolest Drinking Accessory
We’ve all been there: getting ready to enjoy a Moscow mule or mint julep only to find out that no one refilled the pesky ice cube molds. It’s worse when you have a party going, so it’s better to have a countertop ice maker to save you the hassle of perpetually refilling ice cube trays. This produces 26 pounds of ice in a 24-hour period—more than enough to keep the drinks flowing and cold all throughout the party. Plus, the carry handle and compact size ensures its portability wherever or whenever you need it.
4. Top-Shelf Whiskey Glasses
If there’s one type of glassware you’ll need to rule them all, it’s this set of Reidel whiskey glass. Not just limited to whiskey, these glasses are versatile enough to accommodate neat drinks and various spirit-infused cocktails and are specially sized to hold standard to large format ice. From old fashioneds to mojitos, these glasses will not just enhance your drinks but will make every cocktail or beverage you concoct look and taste top-shelf.
5. Best Multifunctional Drinking Accessory
There’s nothing quite like a glass of scotch and a freshly cut cigar to help you unwind after a long day. With this multi-tasking glass, you can enjoy both at once with ease! This awesome glass has a built-in lip to securely hold your cigar for you so that you can take a sip and a puff with one hand while using the other to hold your phone or book! Any whiskey and cigar fan needs this 2-in-1 glass as it is one of the most practical and coolest drinking accessories you can have!
6. A New Way to Make Cocktails
What’s a good drink without the ingredients? With a monthly cocktail subscription, you or the liquor lover you’re giving this to won’t have to worry about mixing the perfect cocktail—just add your favorite alcohol of choice! You’ll have fresh fruits, herbs, garnishes, syrups, shrubs, and juices along with three handy recipes to guide you into your mixology journey. It’s perfect for impressing your date, hosting a cocktail party, or when you just feel the urge to explore new cocktail creations at home.
7. Classy Tequila Drinking Accessory
If you truly want to impress beyond a fine bottle of Don Julio or Patrón, you’ll need a sophisticated tequila decanter like this one. From whipping up spicy margaritas, ranch rosé, to palomas, this decanter will turn every pour into a showstopper—since the art of mixing and presenting cocktails is everything. It’s also crafted from premium Italian glass that ensures years of clarity and durability, adding sophistication to every pour and sip.
8. 3-in-1 Beer Drinking Accessory
For those of you who are all about beer, this is the bar accessory you need! This cool insulated beer holder can hold cans or bottles, and even has a built-in bottle opener! This way, you can grab a bottle of beer to bring with you to the pool and open it when you get there or keep your canned beer at just the right temperature as you hang out at your buddy’s house.
9. Must-Have Whiskey Drinking Accessories
Everyone who drinks whiskey knows that you need a couple of ice cubes because a little bit of water helps smooth your drink. Of course, ice melts and instead can ruin your drink by watering it down if you don’t drink it quickly enough. That’s why whiskey stones were created so that you can have a perfectly chilled glass of scotch without the hassle of a watered down drink! This essential whiskey set has everything you need from the whiskey stones to the double old-fashioned glasses so that you and a friend can have a proper Jack on the Rocks!
10. Luxurious Drinking Accessories You’ll Never Get Tired Of
You’re probably wondering, “What is this weird box?” It’s a smoke box system! This unique gadget takes your ordinary double bourbon or cocktail and infuses it with a whole new, delicious, smoky flavor. Now you can have a nice glass of bourbon with an undertone of hickory or a Mojito that has a hint of cherry! This awesome gadget is by far one of the coolest drinking accessories on the market because you can use it to create endless types of combinations. You might even want to have a few friends over so that you all can experiment with different wood chips and drinks to see what pairs best!
11. The Best Cocktail Accessories in One Awesome Gadget
Because the future is here and it’s awesome, there’s now a Keurig for cocktails! The Bartesian is the ultimate cocktail gadget for creating any kind of cocktail you want with the handy little pods which are filled with all of the ingredients minus the alcohol. In fact, you can drink them virgin if you want to! Talk about an awesome liquor gift basket! This nifty robot bartender is a sure-fire way to impress guests at parties and ensures that you never have to go out to get a specific cocktail you’re in the mood for.
12. Badass Drinking Gift Set Just for Fun
Looking for unique drinking accessories that are as awesome as they are functional? Then you need this custom whiskey gift set! With its bullet whiskey stones, you’ll feel like a badass whether you’re drinking whiskey. The whiskey stones are actually quite realistic and might fool your friends into thinking you’re chilling your Bulleit Bourbon with actual bullets at first!
13. Self-Aerating Wine Drinking Accessories
No more bitter wine for you thanks to these beautiful self-aerating glasses! Even though they’re designed like modern works of art, those curves aren’t just for looks, they actually aerate your wine as your drink. No need to use a decanter or aerator, your wine will be smoother and sweeter than ever thanks to these stunning glasses. Plus, when you’re not using them, they look amazing as decorative glassware!
14. The Only Flask You Need
Yes, this flask really does have a collapsible shot glass in it! Now, you can bring your favorite spirit on the go and enjoy a shot or share a drink whenever you want. This cool flask is one of the most essential accessories you can have because you can use it for any liquor or cocktail, and the handy little shot glass is great for enjoying a full serving instead of the usual tiny sip you get from the mouth of the flask.
15. Never Lose Your Grip On These Drinking Accessories
You’re here because you are in search of cool, unique, and useful drinking accessories to add to your home bar. This unique box set definitely checks all three boxes! The cool glasses are designed so that your hand fits perfectly around them whether you’re left or right-handed, and you certainly don’t have any glasses like them already! Even the wooden gift box is sure to come handy because it is perfect for storing the entire set in between uses for safekeeping or it can be used for storing bar tools!
16. Beer Slushie Machine
Yes, you read that right: this is a beer slushie machine! A whole new way to drink beer, this literally cool machine is a total game-changer. Just think, you can have a beer slushie on a hot summer day to keep you cool or serve them up to all of your guests at your pool party! Once you’ve tried a beer slushie, you won’t go back to drinking regular beer again.
17. Take a Shot at These Drinking Accessories
These curvy little shot glasses are a lifesaver! In the bottom of the glass is your chaser while the top section holds your shot so that you have a smooth, easy drink. Perfect for Whiskey on Water or Jager Bombs, these awesome shot glasses make taking shots so much easier. The cool hourglass design of the glass actually prevents the two liquids from mixing together by using surface tension, how awesome is that? You’ll never use any other shot glasses once you try these out!
