Okay, the bar accessories market has gotten a little out of control. There are so many different bar gadgets out there now that, if you bought them all, you’d freak out trying to find a place to out them! Clearly, you don’t need all the hokey and gimmicky stuff you see on TV. But, what supplies should you have at the ready in your home bar? Read on to see what I like to call “The Three Absolute Must-Have Bar Accessories For Every home Bar.”

1. A Blender
Remember when a blender was all you needed to make a margarita? Nowadays, manufacturers would have you believe that the only way to enjoy a margarita in your own home bar is to buy their specialized (read: only has one function) margarita machine. Obviously, all you really need is a trusty heavy-duty blender to crunch all that ice and make the best frozen margaritas. Well, that and some tequila, lime juice and triple-sec, of course.

2. A Combination Bottle Opener
This one is probably an obvious choice for a must-have bar accessory, but you’d be surprised how many people skip it. The thing is, if you or your guests enjoy drinking beer or wine, then you should absolutely have one of these openers on hand. A combination bottle opener allows you to pop the tops off your beer bottles and has a corkscrew for opening bottles of wine. The fancier ones even have a knife so you can remove the capsule (the foil covering the cork). Read the rest of this entry »