Five Cocktails + Five Tools = One Happy Hour
We brought together five of our favorite cocktails, plus the essential tools and glassware to make them and so many more "happy" happy hours.
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French 75
Five of our favorite cocktails, plus the essential tools and glassware to make them -- and so many more "happy" happy hours.
A crisp and refreshing cocktail, the French 75 mixes lemon, gin, and Champagne for the perfect summer cocktail.
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Cocktail Shaker
The cocktail shaker is a must-have when making the French 75 and many other cocktails.
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Whiskey Sours
This traditional cocktail is never out of style. Serve it in a highball glass with a cherry on top for the start to an excellent evening.
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Platinum- Band Highball
The highball, also known as a tumbler, is the ideal glass to serve mixed drinks like whiskey sours because of its shape and size -- shorter and wider than a Collins glass, but taller than an old-fashioned glass.
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White Wine Spritzer
Sparkling lemonade and white wine come together to create a refreshing, elegant cooler perfect for your next outdoor party.
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Stackable Wine Glasses
Wine glasses are a must-have in your at-home bar. They're just right for serving wine cocktails like wine spritzers and also sparkling water with a garnish.
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Chile-Citrus Margarita
For a cocktail with a kick, try this margarita recipe. It's made with a lively chile-lime tequila.
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Hammered Margarita Glass
Yes, you can serve a great margarita in a regular glass, but it just tastes better in a margarita glass like this hammered one from Macy's.
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White Russian
Like your cocktails on the creamy side? Try our recipe for a White Russian; it's sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.
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Etched Double Old-Fashioned
If you're a fan of old-fashioneds, White Russians, and gin gimlets, these glasses are a must-have in your bar. This set from Macy's is made more stylish thanks to the delicate etching.
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