When it comes to holiday entertaining, small elevated details are what create a truly festive feel. Now is the perfect time to start planning your holiday entertaining, with cozy cocktail recipes and holiday-inspired accessories. From intricate cocktail coups to vintage bar trays, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite barware on the market right now.
Bring out your inner mixologist with the fabulous finds below!
This amber smoked glass decanter is a glamorous way to serve spirits and wine throughout the holiday season.
Source: Holt Renfrew
Products: Estelle Coloured Glass Decanter, From $210
Holtrenfrew.com
This round bar tray features recycled metal and a vintage-style gold finish. The handles keep things secure when transporting cocktails and refreshments from bar to table.
Source: Urban Barn
Products: Damara Recycled Metal Tray, From $89
Urbanbarn.com
These artful ceramic coasters are the perfect resting spot for holiday drinks during happy hour.
Source: Structube
Products: Samaria Set of 4 Ceramic Coasters, from $15
Structube.com
Greet holiday guests at the door with these gold-rimmed champagne flutes.
Source: VdeV Maison
Products: Bella Champagne Flute, from $8.75
vdevmaison.com
Inspired by Ikat, this porcelain presentation plate and tea set is great for small snacks, crudités and charcuterie with aperitifs. Hermès Voyage en Ikat collection has more than 20 hues centred on sapphire, ruby and emerald. The 24-carat matte gold rim creates an instant feeling of luxury.
Source: Hermes
Products: Voyage En Ikat Presentation Plate, from $705
Hermes.com
Give your guests their own personalized whisky tasting with this 4-piece tasting set. Three crystal whisky glasses are elevated on a walnut wood levitation stand with Aspen wood veneer, which allows for more precise filling.
Source: Indigo
Products: 4-Piece Whisky Tasting Set from $49.50
Indigo.com
Inspired by the 1920’s champagne cocktail era, this brown-amber champagne bucket and its matching cocktail saucers will inspire a Christmas at Downton Abbey ambience.
Source: Shop House & Home
Products: Epoque Champagne Bucket, from $200
Shophouseandhome.com
For a more intimate gathering, these Waterford crystal martini glasses are sophisticated and timeless. They would pair nicely with Devin Connell’s Dirty Martini recipe.
Source: The Bay
Products: Waterford Lismore Diamond Martini Glass 2-Piece Set, from $277
Thebay.com
From tasty party treats to a round of drinks, this brass serving tray makes passed hor d’oeuvres and refreshments feel upscale.
Source: Ikea
Products: Glattis Tray in Brass, from $19.99
Ikea.ca
Showcase your favorite bubbly in this clear glass ice bucket, made from mouthblown glass by skilled artisans. Includes beech wood tongs with a leather handle.
Source: Shop House & Home
Products: Mixologist Ice Bucket, from $110
Shophouseandhome.com
Elevate your holiday dinner table with these crystalline wine glasses. Their vertical ribbed design sets them apart for special entertaining around the holidays. Comes in a set of six.
Products: Waterfall Optic Wine Glasses (set of 6), from $40
Shophouseandhome.com
If you’re making cocktails on the spot, you’ll want to do it in style. Swap out your stainless steel cocktail shaker with this gold-plated version that’s much more glamorous.
Source: VdeV Maison
Products: Gilbert Cocktails Shaker, from $34
vdevmaison.com
Stock your holiday bar cart with all of the essentials, including olives or cherries in this olive jar. Comes with a stainless-steel angled spoon.
Source: Shop House & Home
Products: Glass Olive Jar, from $30
Shophouseandhome.com
This handy little cocktail set is great to have on hand if you’re making drinks like an old-fashioned or spicy margarita where garnish is essential. The set includes a cutting board, knife, and zester, and won’t take up too much room on a bar cart.
Source: Indigo
Products: Cocktail Garnish Set, from $29.50
Indigo.ca
The Epoque Champagne Saucers have hollow stems and are hand painted with rich vintage colours to achieve a retro-inspired look.
Products: Epoque Champagne Saucers (Set of 2), from $100
Shophouseandhome.com