Celebrate National Tequila Day with recipe books, cocktail shakers and celebrity-approved spirits
What better excuse to dust off your favorite cocktail glasses and host an impromptu aperitivo hour, complete with classic margs?
If your bar cart could use a little glow-up, we've rounded up the best finds to help you refresh it in style.
From celebrity-crafted tequilas to chic glassware from a homegrown brand, treat yourself (and your shelves) to a sweet — and sometimes spicy addition.
1. Tequila Made Me Do It, was $22.99 now $17.70 at Amazon Australia
Whether you're a cocktail connoisseur or trying your hand at mixology, getting your hands on a recipe book is always a good idea.
Tequila Made Me Do It is home to 60 delicious cocktail recipes — specifically for tequila and mezcal based drinks.
Complete with bright and beautiful illustrations and in-depth instructions, expect to find recipes for all kinds of tequila drinks, including the classic margarita.
2. FAZEEK Stripe Coupes, $99 at FAZEEK
Gorgeous glassware instantly takes your hosting up a notch, and if you're in the market for a new set of coupes, we've found just the style for you.
Leading glassware brand FAZEEK is home to endless hand-blown pieces, and this pink and amber set has gone straight to the top of our wishlist.
Made from high-quality borosilicate glass, you'll have them forever.
3. Pantalones Tequila Reposado Organico 750mL, $119.99 at Dan Murphy's
Listen up tequila lovers, Matthew and Camila McConaughey's very own brand Pantalones Organic, has just landed at Dan Murphy's.
Crafted from 100 per cent blue Weber agave in Jalisco Mexico, it's certified organic and quickly becoming one of the fastest-growing tequild brands.
Expect to taste notes of cooked agave, vanilla and earthy oak.
Enjoy responsibly. For individuals aged 18 and over.
4. Jonnie Traditional Decanter, $59.95 at Linen House
Looking to level up your tablescape? Try decanting your favourite spirit (preferably tequila) into a luxe-looking glass decanter.
Perfect as the centrepiece on your dining table or a elevated addition to a bar cart, the Jonnie Traditional Decanter is made from soda glass with a traditional embossed design.
It also comes packaged in a stylish box, making it a great gift for a fellow tequila drinker.
5. Maxwell & Williams Camilla Cocktail Shaker, $29.95 now $14.98 at Myer
Everyone needs a high-quality cocktail shaker for an improptu aperitif hour.
Down from $59.95 to just $29.98 is Maxwell & William's Camilla Cocktail Shaker Set, a sleek-looking stainless steel set that will have you mixing like a pro in no time at all.
Get in quick — this low price is set to expire July 27.
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