For anyone who is not only fond of a good spirit but also of the accessories and barware that accompanies the pleasure of enjoying a drink, unconventional drinking vessels add to the charm of social drinking activities. Whether you are hosting a themed party or an intimate dinner at home, eclectic vessels carrying freshly shaken mocktails and cocktails become a delightful and memorable aspect of the evening. Whether you imagine glassware to go beyond the confines of the conventional or want to make the most of your fruit waste, the ways in which you can serve drinks to impress, are endless.
Ice Glasses
Made by setting ice around regular serving glasses or shot glasses and unmoulding them can double up as a container to pour drinks into. Especially with shots, ice glasses work well because they also lower the temperature of the liquor; as well as for stiff drinks since these hold liquor for quite some time without melting too quickly. Add a fun spin to these glasses by infusing them with lots of different colours to throw off some really quirky reflections.
Edible Glassware
Experiment with edible glassware crafted out of sugar or tempered chocolate and made in such a way that it can hold a substantial amount of booze for you to sip on. The flavour of the edible container blends also into the spirit, introducing a delightfully complex layer to a straightforward Manhattan or Old Fashioned recipe.
Test Tubes
If you experiment with cocktails, consider using test tubes as an unconventional but fun choice, especially when you try to recreate a charcoal or smoke infused drink that must make an impression on your guests. This science-fuelled touch is great for a theme party party or one where you want to serve smaller but potent portions of drinks.
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Hollowed Fruits
Hosting a tiki party or an island-themed party at home? Repurpose hollowed fruits as a sustainable alternative to hold your booze. From coconuts to watermelons and even pumpkins, squeeze out all the pulp or juice from these fruits and transform them into jars that can carry your drinks. Decorate them with little umbrellas or macerated cherries for a colourful appeal.
Light Bulb Containers
A quirky glass container that has fast become a popular alternative to your usual serving glasses, the light bulb holds a sizable amount of any spirited concoction. The see-through exterior makes the drink starkly visible making it a preferred option for serving vibrant cocktails. Think of a sunset-hued Mai Tai in a lightbulb container to set the mood thanks to its yellow, orange and reddish hues.
Skull-Shaped Containers
For a fairly grown-up or even spooky feel to your home bar, pour your drinks from skull-shaped bottles which are one of the classic unusual barware to have. The macabre fun underlying the thought of making a drink from such a bottle or drinking from a glass can be made even better with glow-in-the-dark glasses that gleam when you dim the lights, to make the most of these accessories.