The perfect party companion

The Steamer Bar Cabinet is a must for homeowners who plan to hold consecutive cocktail parties for the holidays. Here’s why:

The Steamer is perfectly adaptable. The nondescript panel grid design and rich ebony black finish makes it a dream to put together with furniture and fixtures of any colour. What’s more, the cabinet swivels so you can move it around the room (with great care, of course).

This bar cabinet can pack so many things inside, like you wouldn’t believe. Storage includes two fixed shelves, bottle and barware storage on both doors, laminate fold-out top, stem racks for stemware, and an accessory drawer. There’s more than enough room for a starter stash.

However, if you don’t need a bar cabinet that’s as big as the Steamer, Crate & Barrel has a more compact alternative. At first glance, the Cantina Bar Cabinet boasts a unique character with its distinctly natural appeal. The minimalist doors are made of reclaimed, restored, and repurposed teak, while the frame is built with solid mango wood. For a refined touch, a removable slab of white Banswara marble tops the gallery shelf. With six integrated stemware racks, reversible shelves for storage, and a battened side to store up to 16 bottles in place, the Cantina can pack all the essentials for your parties.

Building your stash

When it comes to what exactly you should stock up on, that’s really up to your preference. But for starters, you can’t go wrong with following:

You need six pieces each of stemware, Old Fashioned, and highball so you have just the right assortment.

For mixed drinks, you’ll want a shaker, cocktail mixing glasses, a bar spoon, a strainer, and a jigger.

If you want, you can include a decanter for your spirits and ice bucket for your bubbly.

For the drinks, start with the basics like gin, whiskey, vodka, rum, tequila, red and white wine, and champagne. Don’t forget mixers like tonic and vermouth. Don’t worry; as you grow into your new role as a party host, you can easily revamp your collection.

With the perfect party companion in the form of a trusty and well-stocked bar cabinet, you can look forward to keeping the festive atmosphere going until sunrise the following day.

You will find the Steamer Bar Cabinet and the Cantina Bar Cabinet at Crate & Barrel branches in SM Mega Fashion Hall, SM Aura Premier, and SM Makati. For more information, contact your preferred branch: SM Megamall +632.942.0797, SM Makati +632.834.2778, SM Aura +632.893.2690.