{"id":1533540,"date":"2020-10-02T08:21:28","date_gmt":"2020-10-02T13:21:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?post_type=listicle&p=1533540"},"modified":"2025-04-02T01:10:01","modified_gmt":"2025-04-02T06:10:01","slug":"vintage-cocktail-accessories","status":"publish","type":"listicle","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/vintage-cocktail-accessories\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Cocktail Accessories for Your Vintage Bar Cart"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Cut Glass Barware<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nEtched and cut glass was all the rage in the midcentury. Give your home bar the\u00a0Mad Men<\/em> treatment with cut glass old fashioned and highball glasses<\/a>\u2014perfect for serving these classic cocktails<\/a>.\r\n\r\n[embed_shop_button shop_btn_text=\"Shop on Pottery Barn\" shop_btn_url=\"https:\/\/www.potterybarn.com\/products\/trellis-etched-cocktail-glasses-collection\/\" shop_btn_tab=\"true\" \/]\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Mixing Pitcher<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nNot all cocktails need to be jostled in a shaker. A mixing pitcher<\/a> is just what you need to stir together classic drinks like a Negroni<\/a>\u00a0or Boulevardier<\/a>.\r\n\r\n[embed_shop_button shop_btn_text=\"Shop on Crate and Barrel\" shop_btn_url=\"https:\/\/www.crateandbarrel.com\/hatch-mixing-glass\/s310798\" shop_btn_tab=\"true\" \/]\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Bar Spoon<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nDon't stir up your favorite drinks with just any ol' utensil. You'll want a long-handled spoon<\/a> to do the job of incorporating all the ingredients (especially in tall Collins glasses or a pitcher). We love this one from Crate & Barrel\u2014turn it over and it's a muddler perfect for smashing mint leaves for your mojito<\/a>.\r\n\r\n[embed_shop_button shop_btn_text=\"Shop on Crate and Barrel\" shop_btn_url=\"https:\/\/www.crateandbarrel.com\/gold-bar-spoon-with-muddler\/s209397\" shop_btn_tab=\"true\" \/]\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Coupe Glasses<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nBefore flutes became more popular, you'd see champagne served up in coupe glasses<\/a> like these. They still remain the glass of choice, though, for retro cocktails like the Aviation<\/a>\u00a0and Gimlet<\/a>.\r\n\r\n[embed_shop_button shop_btn_text=\"Shop on Crate and Barrel\" shop_btn_url=\"https:\/\/www.crateandbarrel.com\/pryce-coupe-champagne-glass\/s676418\" shop_btn_tab=\"true\" \/]\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Spirit Decanter<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nThink back to the bar at your grandparents' house or the cocktail parties<\/a> of yore. Chances are that some of your favorite tipples were poured right out of an elegant decanter. You can do the same with vintage-style etched decanters<\/a> for your spirit of choice.\r\n\r\n[embed_shop_button shop_btn_text=\"Shop on Crate and Barrel\" shop_btn_url=\"https:\/\/www.crateandbarrel.com\/brixton-decanter\/s318885\" shop_btn_tab=\"true\" \/]\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Cocktail Picks<\/h3>\r\nWant an olive with your martini? A cherry for your Manhattan? A whole barrage of garnishes with your Bloody Mary? Skewer them on these elegant and reusable cocktail picks<\/a>.\r\n\r\n[embed_shop_button shop_btn_text=\"Shop on Crate and Barrel\" shop_btn_url=\"https:\/\/www.crateandbarrel.com\/set-of-6-cocktail-picks\/s669326?\" shop_btn_tab=\"true\" \/]\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Soda Siphon<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nThink of the soda siphon<\/a> as the original SodaStream. This old-fashioned gadget uses small CO2 cartridges to create club soda<\/a> and sparkling water right at your home bar. When it's not in use, it still looks elegant alongside your decanters and stemware.\r\n\r\n[embed_shop_button shop_btn_text=\"Shop on Williams Sonoma\" shop_btn_url=\"https:\/\/www.williams-sonoma.com\/products\/mesh-soda-syphon\/\" shop_btn_tab=\"true\" \/]\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Bamboo Bar Tool Set<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nKeep all your cocktail accessories at the ready with this handy bar set and stand<\/a>. The bamboo styling is the perfect nod to '50s-era tiki drinks but looks great with any decor. While we love the spoon, bottle opener and strainer, the MVP of this kit is the measuring jigger. Vintage cocktails<\/a> have just a few ingredients, so measuring carefully is key.\r\n\r\n[embed_shop_button shop_btn_text=\"Shop on CB2\" shop_btn_url=\"https:\/\/www.cb2.com\/4-piece-bamboo-bar-tool-set-with-stand\/s349063\" shop_btn_tab=\"true\" \/]\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Cocktail Shaker<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nWhen it comes to cocktail accessories, you can't forget about the classic cocktail shaker<\/a>. This is a must for a James Bond-style martini<\/a>, Golden Cadillac<\/a> and many more drinks.\r\n\r\n[embed_shop_button shop_btn_text=\"Shop on Williams Sonoma\" shop_btn_url=\"https:\/\/www.williams-sonoma.com\/products\/silver-stainless-steel-hammered-cocktail-shaker\/\" shop_btn_tab=\"true\" \/]\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Ice Bucket with Tongs<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nHave ice at the ready for your next old fashioned<\/a> with an ice bucket at your bar station. This gold-tone bucket with tongs<\/a> has the perfect vintage vibe that suits eras from the '50s onward (it would even work in a modern kitchen!).\r\n\r\n[embed_shop_button shop_btn_text=\"Shop on Target\" shop_btn_url=\"https:\/\/goto.target.com\/MX2KqK\" shop_btn_tab=\"true\" \/]\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Metal Coasters<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nBack in the day metal coasters\u2014particularly monogrammed ones\u2014were a big trend in people's home bars. You can get the same style today (and have them customized). These coasters<\/a> look super smart with any bar setup.\r\n\r\n[embed_shop_button shop_btn_text=\"Shop on Pottery Barn\" shop_btn_url=\"https:\/\/www.potterybarn.com\/products\/harrison-classic-metal-drink-coaster\/?pkey=s%7Ccoasters%7C35\" shop_btn_tab=\"true\" \/]\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Ice Crusher<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nCrushed ice is a must for tiki drinks<\/a> (all the rage in the 1950s). This countertop ice crusher<\/a> is modeled after retro models. You'll need a little elbow grease to get this working, but it makes your Mai Tai<\/a> taste all the sweeter.\r\n\r\n[embed_shop_button shop_btn_text=\"Shop on Bed, Bath & Beyond\" shop_btn_url=\"https:\/\/www.bedbathandbeyond.com\/store\/product\/rabbit-reg-retro-ice-crusher-machine\/1012369700?\" shop_btn_tab=\"true\" \/]\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Retro-Inspired Glasses<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nWhen it comes to old-fashioned cocktails, we encourage you to use Grandpa's collection whenever possible. However, having a durable acrylic set of glasses is perfect for serving up summery drinks<\/a> outside or around the pool (places where you definitely don't want glass to shatter). These acrylic cups<\/a> fit the bill and look straight out of the '60s.\r\n\r\n[embed_shop_button shop_btn_text=\"Shop on West Elm\" shop_btn_url=\"https:\/\/www.westelm.com\/products\/acrylic-modern-vintage-glasses-diamonds-d7982\/\" shop_btn_tab=\"true\" \/]\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Luxardo Maraschino Cherries<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nBefore neon red maraschinos existed, there was only one name in cocktail cherries: Luxardo<\/a>. If you haven't tried these, you are in for a treat. Luxardo cherries are more tart than their brightly-colored counterparts and come in a dark syrup that's just as tasty as the cherries themselves. Use them to garnish your favorite classic cocktail<\/a>.\r\n\r\n[embed_shop_button shop_btn_text=\"Shop on Amazon\" shop_btn_url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Luxardo-Maraschino-Cherries-418-mL\/dp\/B00AQB146W\/r?tag=tohmke-20\" shop_btn_tab=\"true\" product_name=\"Luxardo Maraschino Cherries, 418 mL\" product_price=\"24.49\" product_category=\"Grocery\" product_retailer=\"JF Distributions\" content_rating=\"\" \/]\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Bar Cart<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nNeed a place to store all your cocktail accessories? A smart bar cart will do the trick. We love this one in brass<\/a>, but you can find more amazing picks from our lists of Amazon bar carts<\/a> and carts to fit any style<\/a>.\r\n\r\n[embed_shop_button shop_btn_text=\"Shop on West Elm\" shop_btn_url=\"https:\/\/www.westelm.com\/products\/terrace-bar-cart-h1012\/?pkey=s%7Cbar%20cart%7C18\" shop_btn_tab=\"true\" \/]\r\n

What to Look for When Buying Vintage Cocktail Accessories<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\r\nHere are some of the major factors to consider when shopping for vintage and retro-inspired cocktail accessories:\r\n

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