Bar & Wine

Have you fully embraced the mantra of social distancing by now? Or perhaps you’ve been extremely eager to fill your home with friends and family once again. Either way, having a fully equipped home bar is essential to entertaining. Whether it’s a night in with your favorite must-watch programming or a full-blown extravaganza, having cocktails at home is easily elevated when you have the right equipment. So let’s toast to at-home happy hours and nightcaps on the couch. 

Whether you’re sipping solo or entertaining guests, it’s important to have a well-stocked home bar. But besides the booze, what other bar accessories do you need for a successful soirée? Start with the right glassware for your libations, like shot glasses for measuring the perfect pour, wine glasses for your favorite vintage, and a carafe to hold a batch of your infamous brew. A set of bar tools always comes in handy, too. These useful sets often come with a strainer, jigger and muddler so you can work your mixology magic. Then pluck a few choice cubes from an ice bucket and mix up that delicious drink in a  cocktail shaker. Don’t forget to slide a drink coaster under your glass to prevent water rings on your table. 

Heading out with friends and want to bring a sip to share? There are so many fashionable, fun and function-forward flasks to choose from so you can transport a tipple on the go. Don’t forget to bring along some cute reusable wine tumblers, too. Or if beer is more your thing, check out stainless steel growlers with silicone seals that will keep your craft brew chill all day long.

Perhaps wine is more to your taste, and you’re starting to gather a collection — but what wine accessories are essential for every burgeoning sommelier? Wine racks offer an elegant option to help you organize your unopened wine, whether you want to display your bottles in a sculptural style or have enough space to store for seasons to come. Looking for a way to add sophistication to your collection? A gorgeous glass decanter allows you to display your vino while it aerates, and provides a standout centerpiece for your bar cart.

Having the right barware and drinkware will elevate your experience, and with these essentials from Macy’s, you’ll be able to enjoy all your favorite drinks in style. Cheers!