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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Katrina Harper-Lewis

Make like a mixologist with these summer cocktail essentials

Some of the best cocktail glasses with a variety of cocktails: a negroni, an old fashioned, a mojito and an espresso martini.

It's the season for socialising outdoors, soaking up every hour of sunshine, and enjoying the longer, warmer evenings. And what better way than by hosting a cocktail party? But unless you have your own personal mixologist on speed dial, you'll need to invest in some summer cocktail essentials to make sure yours goes out with a bang.

From tools for mixing and muddling the classics, to stylish ways to display your spritzes and garnishes, and elevated accessories that will make your bar or drinks station feel curated and purposeful, I've picked some of my favorite cocktail-making essentials to take your party from ordinary to extraordinary.

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