Where are those stylin’ alkies of yesteryear? Deano, Bing, even the Chairman of the Board himself, Frank Sinatra, all gone. It’s time for a new crop of hip boozehounds to take over, to speak up for two-fisted drinkers everywhere and say “We are not bums!” We’re taking it back from the sloppy Homer Simpsons of this world and doing it right. Yes you can be a shameless, unrepentant alky and look damn fine doing it. Check out some of our favorite must-haves to make cocktail hour every bit as excellent as you deserve.
Metrokane Black Flask
For the true hardcore drinker, this leatherbound black flask is a must. How else can you slip away at weddings, funerals, business meetings, or first dates for that quick drink or two? You know you need it. Here’s how to keep your lifeline with you at all times, with a look that’s pure class. (and for more covert missions, don’t forget about the Bible Flask!) Buy for $15.00.
Rabbit Deluxe Corkscrew
While the Rabbit Deluxe Corkscrew looks pretty advanced, this thing will have a cork out of a wine bottle in three seconds flat. I used one of these for the first time this past Monday night- you just set it on the wine bottle and squeeze the handle. *Pop!* the cork comes right out. Ideal for every wino in the works. Buy for $59.95.
American Bar: The Artistry of Mixing Drinks
To look great mixing those drinks, you need to mix with confidence. Don’t know your Tom Collins from your Rob Roy? American Bar by Charles Schumann will make you a happy-hour Jedi in no time. It looks as no-frills as a math textbook, but it has twice the wisdom. Buy for $18.98.
VIP Bar Tool Set
Every tool you could imagine for your drinking needs. Mix those drinks like a pro using these stainless steel tools including a bottle opener, a double-jigger, a citrus knife, a strainer, and stirrer. Buy for $30.00.
Howard Miller Vintner Bar
Beyond its stylish simplicity, the Howard Miller Vintner Bar packs quite a punch of functionality. The top slides open to expose a granite workspace, and the drawer and closets include plenty of room for accessories. Just get rid of the fruit basket… unless you’re planning sangria. Buy for $1001.99.
White Cuisinart Bar Blender
What’s a bar without a blender? And whats a blender if its not a Cuisinart blender? Okay, if you really wanted to splurge here, you could. But the White SmartPower ClassicBlender brings all the blending power you’ll need to go from ice to margarita in no time. Buy for $49.95.
Eva Solo Carafe Set with Glasses
Now that you got those margaritas blended, or those mojitos crushed, you’ll need to serve them to your guests with style to match the rest. This Eva Solo Carafe Set is high style for us alcoholics, and while your hair may be disheveled at this point, your drinking hand will remain steady. Raise your Eva Solo pimp glass for a toast! Buy for $59.95.
Stay tuned for more in this series. We’ll be breaking up our Alchoholics Buyers Guide into several parts, all of which are on their way. Check back soon!
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