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Raising the Bar It’s that time of year again when cocktails are best enjoyed outdoors with friends. Here are a few ideas for giving your bar cart a spring refresh. By Casey Gillespie
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1. We are obsessed with this elegant glassware by Caskada — it is at the top of our let’s-addit-to-the-collection list. Mouth-blown in rural Czech Republic and made of leadfree crystal, it has an archival design that feels positively modern. Available at Columbine Home (Corte Madera Town Center), $51 each
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2. Even if you aren’t from the South, it’s easy to fall in love with a mint julep and this Woodford Reserve x Williams Sonoma Cocktail Mix takes all the guesswork out of the preparation. Just add bourbon, ice and fresh mint and your drink is ready in minutes. Available at Williams Sonoma (The Village at Corte Madera), $22.95
3. Spirits drinkers will appreciate this innovative Corkcicle Whiskey Wedge that is designed to cleverly cool each sip. The ice melts more slowly because the liquid only comes into contact with one side of the ice wedge. Genius! The set includes a double old-fashioned glass and silicone mold. Available at Sur La Table (2323 Magowan Drive, Santa Rosa) or www.surlatable.com, $17.95
4. No one likes a watered-down, warm cocktail and with this Nicholas Collection copper beverage cup, that is a thing of the past. The walls of the stainless-steel cup are filled with a liquid freezer gel that will keep your beverage of choice the perfect temperature until the last sip. Available at Cork Pops (7 Commercial Boulevard, Ste. 3, Novato) or www.corkpops. com, $26
5. Champagne cocktails feel so decadently retro that they they are now one of our favorite spring sips. And Teaspressa’s Instant Champagne Cocktail Kit has become our go-to. The best part? Each cube contains less than a teaspoon of sugar and only 16 calories — just drop one in your glass of bubbly and enjoy. Available at XOXO Gift Co. (236 Magnolia Avenue, Larkspur), $30
Cork Pops photo by Trevor Henley; other photos courtesy of the brands
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