The best ... bar tools
An automatic wine opener, a sparkling water maker, and more
Cube jigger
This aluminum jigger combines the six most common liquid measurements into one “economical dispenser.”
Price: $30; Contact: Kikkerlandshop.com
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Automatic Wine Opener
This rechargeable gizmo quietly extracts both natural and synthetic corks “in a matter of seconds.”
Price: $39.95; Contact: Brookstone.com
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Take-Away Tray
This tray’s non-slip bottom and “ergonomic design” make it easy to balance “even the top-heaviest martinis.”
Price: $89.95; Contact: Momastore.org
Source: The New York Times Style Magazine
Penguin Sparkling Water Maker
This aerator turns ordinary tap water into a carbonated beverage for making cocktails or homemade soda. Two refillable CO2 cartridges and a pair of 20-ounce glass carafes included.
Price: $199.95; Contact: Williams-sonoma.com
Source: Metropolitan Home
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Alessi’s stainless-steel bottle-cap remover brings “a touch of class to beer drinking.”
Price: $50; Contact: Alessi.com
Source: Real Simple
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