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Raising the Bar

Like mixing up your own creations at home? These cool tools, perfect additions to your wedding registry, have a brand-new twist.

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High Spirits

Whether you’re mixing a martini or uncorking a special bottle for just the two of you,
these handy helpers will add a touch of class.

All Set

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Stylish tools are part of the fun. Ten-piece set by Calphalon from Bed, Bath & Beyond includes double jigger and bar knife (shown), as well as ice bucket with cover and bottle opener. Six-piece stainless bar tool set by WMF includes a shaker, strainer and jigger in a lucite holder (shown), as well as bar spoon and ice tongs. Green cutting board by Architec.

Pop Goes the Cork

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Never struggle with a corkscrew again! from left: From Peugeot, two-prong corkscrew that gently draws corks out so they don’t crumble, and electric corkscrew that pops up to 200 corks before it needs recharging. Stainless vertical-style corkscrew by Metrokane comes with a foil cutter. Screwpull’s green three-in-one opener can get any bottle open. Wineglass by Rosenthal.

Grape Style

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Wine aficionados love specialized tools. from left: Wine aerator by Vinturi permits the perfect amount of air into wine. Stopper by BonJour. on bottle: Drip ring (around bottle neck) by WMF prevents wine from dripping; clip-on thermometer (above label) by Kikkerland. Cork retriever from Home Bar Source. WMF’s pump keeps wine fresh. Napkins from Paper Products Design.

Cocktail Chic

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Time to shake it up and relax. clockwise from top left: Green martini glass by Leonardo. Curly stainless cocktail pick by Amco Houseworks. Nambé’s winding helix-shaped stainless cocktail shaker. Stainless cocktail strainer by Pedrini from Lifetime Brands. Jigger with rolled rim pours 11⁄2 ounces on one end and 3⁄4 ounce on the other, by Swissmar.


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