While working on our latest book, Remodelista: The Organized Home: Simple, Stylish Ideas for All Over the House, we became obsessed with kits. Travel kits, tool kits, spice kits, kitchen wrap kits, clothes care kits, cleaning kits. Show me an empty drawer and I’ll show you how to create a neatly organized group of complementary objects that will prevent you from ever asking yourself: “Where did I put that thing again?”
One of our favorite kits for the kitchen is the Instant Cocktail Kit. It’s arguably the most fun to assemble, and, not surprisingly, to use. Our theory is this: You’re more likely to throw an impromptu drinks or dinner party when your tabletop elements are kept at the ready in one place. Here’s a look at what’s inside (feel free to improvise and expand on this list).
Above: We used CB2’s Vienna Stainless Steel Tray, which is no longer available; the Blomus Basic 8-Inch Stainless Steel Tray is a good lookalike; $32.98 from Bed Bath & Beyond.
Above: A decadent Sterling Silver Bottle Stopper can be sourced new from Sir Jacks for $275. Another option is the JA Campbell Silver Wine Bottle Stopper for £95. Above: A similar cocktail set to the vintage one seen at top is the Vintage Sterling and Horn Bar Set by John Hasselbring of New York is $895 on 1st Dibs. You can also source something like this through your local flea market and at estate auctions. N.B.: This post is an update; the original story ran on Remodelista on December 5, 2017.
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