BEST BUYS FOR... festive entertaining
Get ready for the party season with these handy hosting essentials
1. Create the perfect pour every time with this Gatsby-esque cocktail shaker BarCraft cut-glass cocktail shaker with stainless steel strainer, £14.99, The Bottle Club
2. No get-together is complete without an array of nibbles – we love the festive detailing on this platter Winter Garden stoneware serving platter, £13, Habitat
3. Guests can help themselves to mulled wine (or whatever else takes your fancy) from this sleek serving bowl Luau pink glass punch bowl and ladle set, £34.50, Oliver Bonas
4. Made with 100% recycled glass, this cooler is eco-friendly as well as ticking the aesthetic box Canopy ice bucket, £38, LSA International
5. For those who love to follow a recipe, this measurement is a great addition to your cocktail cabinet Copper Japanese style jigger, £10, Silent Pool Distillers
6. Achieve the luxe look for less with this pitcher, emulating a cut-crystal design on a budget Embossed glass pitcher, £7.99, HomeSense