A well-stocked and organised bar lends a real sense of occasion.

Simply repurpose an existing cabinet so that a choice of drinks, assorted glasses and all the accoutrements are close to hand for guests to help themselves.

Archibald cabinet, H160xw90xd45cm, £6,400, Justin Van Breda.

Maryclare tumblers in Green, £6.25 each, Canvas Home. Corinne crystal coupes, £26 each; Fern crystal coupes, £165 each; all William Yeoward Crystal. Reeded Bone ice bucket, £145, Oka. Half Hitch Gin, £57.99 for 700ml, Selfridges. Auchentoshan American Oak whisky, £34.95 for 700ml, The Whisky Exchange. Italicus, £40 for 700ml, Specialitydrinks.com. Dagny DOF tumblers, £125 each, Ralph Lauren Home. Jovana dish, £12, Anthropologie. Vintage gold bottle opener, £12.95, Nkuku. Château Léoube white wine, £19.50 for 750ml; Château Léoube red wine, £17.50 for 750ml; Daylesford rosé frizzante, £13.50 for 750ml; Daylesford prosecco, £13.50 for 750ml; all Daylesford. TURN TO PAGE 150 FOR THE RECIPES.