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Summer Entertaining

Stylish and affordable plates, glasses, linens, and lighting for outdoor parties

Even if you're not a frequent entertainer, there's just something about warm weather that makes you want to dust off the patio furniture, break out the colorful table linens, and host an outdoor gathering. It helps that summer entertaining—whether a fancy garden party or a casual barbecue—is as easy and breezy as a sunny day: no vacuuming and straightening up, no polishing silver, no need to decorate beyond perhaps a simple lantern hung from a tree. But that doesn't mean entertaining without style. When we surveyed the offerings this season, we found a lot of variety and a lot to love. From ultramodern steel torches (generations evolved from their bamboo tiki forbearers) to retro floral plates in unbreakable melamine to understated flatware made from sustainable bamboo, whatever your taste, there's something for you. And, even better, many of the items are extremely affordable: Quite a few came in at less than $10 a piece.

Plates, Bowls, and Utensils

Plates, Bowls, and Utensils
Melamine, bamboo, and disposable pieces perfect
for backyard entertaining

Glasses and Pitchers

Glasses and Pitchers
Wineglasses, tumblers, and drink dispensers
for stylish poolside sipping

Linens

Linens
Tablecloths, place mats, and napkins for setting
your outdoor table


Lighting

Lighting
Lanterns, torches, and oil lamps to help you party after dark

Bar Basics

By:   Julie Fay

Stock these essentials for classic cocktails.

Bar Toolkit

The Well-Appointed Home Bar

Maintaining a well-stocked bar can be an expensive endeavor. The good news is that spirits will last indefinitely, so you can build your collection gradually without any worry of spoilage. As when stocking a bar for a gathering, buy the highest quality liquor your budget will allow.

A well-stocked home bar includes:

Spirits

  • Bourbon: used in Manhattans and old fashioned cocktails
  • Gin: for gin and tonics, Tom Collins, and of course, the original martini
  • Rum: stock both light and dark. Use in piña coladas, mai tais, daiquiris
  • Scotch: for drinking on the rocks, or mixing in Rob Roys (Scotch Manhattans)
  • Single Malt Scotch: for sipping neat (without ice). There are many to try, with smoky, peaty, and caramel overtones. Experiment as your budget will allow.
  • Tequila: for margaritas and tequila sunrises. Premium brands of aged tequila are good for sipping.
  • Vodka: buy the 1.5-liter bottle; this is a versatile spirit. Use in vodka martinis, vodka Collins, sea breeze, Cape Cod, red rooster, vodka & tonic, screwdrivers, etc.
  • Whisky: enjoyed on the rocks or in whiskey sours and hot toddys
  • Sweet Vermouth: essential for Manhattans
  • Dry Vermouth: essential for martinis
  • Triple Sec or Cointreau: this orange liqueur is added to many cocktails, from margaritas to hurricanes to Long Island iced tea.
  • Liqueur: With so many to choose from, this is an area where you can let your personal taste be your guide. You may want to buy liqueurs that you enjoy drinking and for cooking: cointreau, cassis, and peppermint schnapps are delicious in chocolate desserts.
  • Brandy or Cognac: generally enjoyed on its own.
  • Port: this sweet fortified wine is generally served as a dessert wine.
  • Sherry: dry sherry can be used in cooking or as an aperitif, while cream sherries are enjoyed as an after-dinner digestif.
  • Beer: beer does have a shelf-life; if you don't drink it yourself, only buy it when you're having guests.
  • Wine: you needn't be a collector to keep an assortment of wine on hand. Store a bottle or two of white wine in your refrigerator for impromptu guests
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Mixers and Garnishes

  • Bitters: used in Manhattans and other cocktails
  • Olives: for dry martinis
  • Lemons and limes: for all manner of drinks
  • Maraschino or brandied cherries
  • Grenadine: this pomegranate-colored (and, traditionally, flavored) syrup is used in Shirley Temples, tequila sunrises, and layered drinks
  • Lime Juice: sweetened lime juice is available in the mixer aisle with grenadine
  • Sweet and Sour mix

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