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In The Spirit Of Spirits, Here's Everything You Need To Bring Happy Hour Home

While you might be sipping on bubbly and beer from your couch, you can still bring the bar home with these finds 🥂

WestNet News wire April 2, 2020 Source: HuffPost

In The Spirit Of Spirits, Here's Everything You Need To Bring Happy Hour Home

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Well, it’s official: Americans are drinking a lot right now, and booze sales are spiking thanks to social distancing. And of course, alcohol delivery services are on the upswing, too.

After working from home without a desk, video chats with your co-workers and switching from day to night sweatpants, you might need a cocktail or two. Or a pint of Guinness, a glass of Cabernet or a shot of tequila.

And while you’re staying in, you might be missing your weekly post-work happy hour. Luckily, there’s been a rise of the virtual happy hour — where you and your friends don’t have to leave your beds to catch up. Staying connected to your loved ones, whether it’s a trivia night over Google Hangouts, a gaming session on the Houseparty app, or a call to your parents, could help you feel less lonely while you’re self-isolating.

So in the spirit of spirits and sharing a drink or two over on Zoom, we found everything you’ll need to have happy at home. From a gold ice bucket that already comes with tongs to keep your drink on the rocks, to a set of coasters made from recycled records that’ll keep your coffee table spotless, these finds will bring the bar to you.

Take a look:

All the bar tools you'll ever need

Target

Those cocktails you've always wanted to try to make won't be a strain anymore now that you have your own strainer. The set comes with the stand, too. Find it for $30 at Target.

A set of classic martini glasses

Target

You've probably got wine glasses in spades, but these martini glasses will make your next drink feel extra special. Find the set of four for $15 at Target.

A gold ice bucket with its own tongs to feel fancy AF

Target

Goodbye, frozen fingers. Find it for $20 at Target.

A minimalist gold bar cart that can hold a lot of bottles

Wayfair

Just don't let it tip over when you're feeling tipsy. And you can store everything from plants to books on it, too. Find it on sale for $65 at Wayfair.

A bottle opener that just happens to look like a lemon

Nordstrom

When life gives you lemons, crack open a bottle (of hard lemonade, of course). Find it for $10 at Nordstrom.

A set of coasters made from recycled records

Uncommon Goods

Give your coffee table a break. Find the set of six for $18 at Uncommon Goods.

A drink shaker with recipes, too

Bed Bath & Beyond

A martini's coming right up. Find it for $16 at Bed Bath & Beyond.

A set of cocktail recipe books organized by spirits, liqueurs and wines

Urban Outfitters

There are eight books in this set, and each is about a different ingredient like whisky or vodka. You'll be a master bartender in no time. Find it for $20 at Urban Outfitters.

A cheeseboard for your brie-and-beer-nights

Anthropologie

Hey, you're going to need something to wash down those drinks and this cheeseboard can be used for
charcuterie plate and hors d'oeuvres, too. Find it for $78 at Anthropologie.

A crystal bottle stopper when it's time to call it a night

Target

For when the party between you and your partner is over and you're ready for bed. Find it for $8 at Target.

A champagne coupe glass for when the work week is over

Urban Outfitters

You'll definitely feel like an extra in "The Great Gatsby." Find it for $10 at Urban Outfitters. If you're looking for extra fancy ones, Anthropologie has gilded glasses.

A Moscow mule maker that's just a tad bit fishy

Etsy / MojavePark

This cocktail shaker can make margaritas and mojitos, too. And it's definitely Instagram-worthy. Find it for $45 at Etsy.

A bar spoon that has a muddler at its end for herbs and sugar

Bed Bath & Beyond

Those flavors might be mixed, but they won't taste muddled at all. Find it for $15 at Bed Bath & Beyond.

A pint glass that'll have you feeling peachy

Urban Outfitters

Get the Guinness ready. Find it for $8 at Urban Outfitters.

A salty set of shot glasses

Uncommon Goods

There's nothing quite like tequila and you can do shots in your kitchen with these glasses that are hand-carved from Himalayan salt. Find the set of four for $28 at Uncommon Goods.