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Home Bar Ideas for Your Next Summer Happy Hour
Summer evenings are made for sunset cocktails. Whether you want to have something palatable by the pool or watch the flicker of fireflies with your Aperol Spritz in hand, this is the season to sip and savor. But before you pour yourself a fruity drink and put your feet up on your patio lounger, check out our home bar ideas. You can have it made in the shade at your next happy hour with these nine essential bar tools.
Check out these delicious drinks we’ll be mixing up this summer!
Godinger Rope Cocktail Shaker
A few home bar essentials make all the difference, and a cocktail shaker is one of them. A shaken cocktail gives you a satisfying froth and makes your drink icy cold. This nautical inspired cocktail shaker will have you mixing up lots of delightfully refreshing drinks this season and beyond.
Luminarc Cachet Margarita Glass, Set of 4
Hot days and margaritas go hand in hand. These classic glasses will be perfect for your Taco Tuesday alfresco affair.
Saltopia Rimming Sugars
If you are trying to up your mixology game, consider gifting yourself this gourmet set of flavor-infused sugars. Not only are they great for sweetening the rims of your cocktail glasses, you can use them for baking, too!
Outdoor Stemless Wine Glasses, Set of 4
Need durable wine glasses that won’t break by the pool or deck? These simple stemless outdoor options are made from BPA-free Tritan crystal, so they won’t shatter or get scratched up.
Costway 80-quart Cooler Beer Cart
If you are a beer fan, this rolling cart may have your name all over it. It will keep your favorite IPAs, ales and stouts cold and fresh during your next backyard barbecue or neighborhood gathering. Plus, it’ll look sleek on your deck.
Rosé Wine Trio
If you subscribe to the rosé all day mentality of summer (we’re right there with you!), taste test your way through this trio of light, bright and crisp wines. This stellar collection features tasty and trendy wines produced by celebrity vintners. Sip like an A-lister — yes way rosé.
Twine Wood with Slate Cheese and Charcuterie Board
All happy hour events require snacks, and we say having charcuterie and cheese available is almost as important as the wine and cocktails you serve. This board will give your favorite bries and cured meats a temporary home — you know, before they reach your belly.
Wooden Cocktail Muddler
You don’t have to be a bartender to make something yummy — when in doubt, muddle up some fruit. Mashed strawberries and mint take a mojito up a notch, and it’s one of the easiest summer cocktails to make at home. Enjoy!
Mason Crafts & More 3 Gallon Drink Dispenser With Metal Lid
Making a signature cocktail for your casual family happy hour? This fun oversize mason jar dispenser will help you serve up a big batch of help-yourself punch.
These home bar ideas will have you slinging cocktails in style this summer. Don’t forget to shop smarter with Rakuten, where you can earn Cash Back on all your happy hour essentials. Cheers to that!
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