These Cocktail Barware Sets Will Make Every Hour a Happy One

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Hear me out: What if every hour was happy hour? If that's the life you dream of, then you need to invest in your own cocktail barware set. We all know that going out for drinks is expensive af, but trust me when I say you can make your own cocktails at home that are just as good (if not better) when you have the right tools. Enter: a handy cocktail barware set.

Whether you're making mocktails or party drinks, a bartender is nothing without their tools. There are a few key items every self-respecting cocktail maker should have in their personal bar: a shaker—which is used to shake all liquors, mixers, and ice together to make a nice, smooth cocktail—and a jigger—which is essentially a measuring cup (think of it as a fancy, more accurate shot glass). If you want to go beyond the basics (or know of a cocktail lover who does), you're going to want to upgrade to a cocktail barware set to get all the essentials—and maybe even a few extra bells and whistles.

After combing through tons of internet reviews, I've rounded up the 7 best cocktail barware sets that'll satisfy all your bartending dreams. Hot tip: these also make great gifts.

Bartender Kit

This elaborate 23-piece set is perfect for those who want to step up their cocktail game. Not only is it gold (major luxury vibes), but it's also one of the most complete sets you can get for under $50. Unlike other sets on this list, this one from Barillio includes a utility cup (also called a mixing cup), six pourer caps, and two pourer brushes so you can clean them between uses.

• Colors: Gold, rose, silver // Black bamboo, bamboo

• What's included: 1 corkscrew, 1 cocktail shaker, 1 Hawthorne drink strainer, 1 mixing spoon, 1 utility cup, 1 jigger, 2 pourer brushes, 2 bottle stoppers, 6 pourer caps, 3 liquor pourers, 1 ice tongs, 1 bamboo stand, 1 recipe booklet

• Material: Stainless Steel

Glowing Customer Review: "This set has everything you need to make any kind of drink. It's beautiful, too. The base is nice and sturdy with a holder for each piece. Absolutely worth purchasing! Highly recommend."

Bartender Kit

OK, I'll be honest: I love this cocktail barware set because of its aesthetic. Just look at how gorgeous that rose gold color is. But, of course, the 12-piece set is also fully functional, complete with a shaker and muddler for mashing up fruits and other ingredients. In short, it has everything you need to feel confident inviting friends over for after-dinner drinks—even a cocktail recipe booklet—all while looking incredibly chic.

• Colors: Rose gold, gold, gray, silver

• What's included: 1 Shaker, strainer, spoon, muddler, corkscrew, ice tongs, jigger, 2 bottle stoppers, 2 liquor pourers, 1 bamboo display stand, cocktail recipe booklet

• Materials: Stainless Steel

Glowing Customer Review: "This set is perfect as a bar essential and also as a gift. I bought this one because the shaker is stainless steel and easy to clean because you can just throw it in the dishwasher. My partner loves making cocktails so this was more of a gift for them, but I have also found it very easy to use."

Mixology Bartender Kit

This Mixology & Craft beginner set has all the basics covered—a shaker, jigger, strainer, spoon, and muddler—without being too overwhelming and intimidating. But one of the best things about this 10-piece set is that all the tools are dishwasher safe.

• Colors: Gun-metal, copper, gold, silver

• What's included: 1 Shaker, spoon, ice tongs, jigger, corkscrew, muddler, strainer, 2 liquid pourers, bamboo stand

• Materials: Stainless steel

Glowing Customer Review: "I absolutely love this bar set. I use it all of the time to make craft drinks."

Dachshund 5-Piece Bar Tool Set

If you're into making cocktails and like to keep your decor on the whimsical side, this little Dachshund is for you. Sure, he doesn't come with many bells and whistles—the absence of a shaker is pretty glaring—but what he lacks in function, he makes up for in style. Bottom line: this set is perfect for those who already own some basic barware and are looking for something funky to add to their bar cart.

• Colors: Silver

• What's included: 1 Bottle opener, bar knife, jigger, strainer, and dachshund shaped holder

• Materials: Stainless steel, Aluminum holder

• Dimensions: 7.5" x 1" x 1"

13-Piece Boston Cocktail Shaker Set

If a martini doesn't have a lemon twist, is it even a martini? (Don't answer that.) Jokes aside, if you can't have a drink without a twist, you'll want to make sure your barware set includes a lemon twist/zester. And, as luck would have it, this one does! It also includes an ice scoop and bar knife, so your drinks will be iced and garnished to perfection.

• Colors: Silver, antique copper, antique gold, gunmetal black, natural

• What's included: 1 Shaker, corkscrew, mesh strainer, ice scoop, jigger, muddler, bar knife, cocktail spoon, lemon twist/zester, strainer, 2 pourers, stand, e-book with 30 cocktail recipes

• Materials: Stainless Steel

Glowing Customer Review: "Overall, the Highball & Chaser Bartender Kit is a top-notch product that delivers on both aesthetics and performance. It's a perfect choice for anyone who enjoys mixing cocktails at home, whether you're a seasoned bartender or just getting started. The combination of elegance, functionality, and quality makes this kit a fantastic investment for your home bar. Highly recommended!"

Classic Bar Cabinet & Mixologist Tool Set

Calling all wannabe professional bartenders out there! This all-inclusive barware set has all the basics, like the shaker, the strainer, the jigger, the muddler, the bar spoon, etc., and all the extras, like cocktail sticks, a glass ice bucket, and even a marble cutting board. The set comes in an acacia wood box, which is gorgeous as well as portable so you can take your bartending skills on the go.

• Color: Cherry stained hardwood, silver

• What's included: 1 box, cocktail stick caddy, hawthorne strainer, tongs, bar spoon, jigger, muddler with plastic head, corkscrew, shaker, paring knife, bottle opener, 8-ounce mixing glass with pour spout, 6 cocktail sticks, 1 glass ice bucket, marble cutting board

• Materials: Acacia wood, stainless steel, glass, marble

• Dimensions: 14" x 10.5" x 11.5"
  

The Stirred Set

This set from Material Kitchen is perfect for those who prefer more simple cocktails and enjoy gorgeous glassware. The set comes with three items: a pitcher, a dual-sided mixing and muddling spoon, and a step jigger/mixing cup. It's not much, but it'll get the job done when it comes to mixing simple drinks for your next dinner party. And you really can't beat the design.

• Colors: Lilac + Haze, Clear + White, Malachite, Haze

• What's included: 1 Pitcher, dual-sided mixing and muddling spoon, step jigger

• Materials: Borosillicate glass, stainless steel
  

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