Picks & Gifts: Clever ways to drink at any destination 

by | Jun 13, 2024

Whether you’re relaxing at home, exploring the great outdoors, or enjoying a day at the beach, having the right gear can elevate your drinking experience. From innovative cocktail shakers and shatterproof glassware to sustainable straws and elegant wine carriers, these products ensure you can sip your favorite drinks anywhere, hassle-free. Here’s a roundup of must-have items for every beverage enthusiast on the go.

Shake it anywhere

Mix up craft cocktails at home, out camping or at the beach. The Highball Cocktail Shaker from High Camp Flasks is constructed with thick vacuum-insulated stainless steel. The lid features a silicone seal making it completely leakproof. The built-in strainer lets you build your drink in the shaker, strain it and sip it right away. Or use it for a hot or cold drink to enjoy later.

$79 | highcampflasks.com

Go for shatterproof glass

Whether you’re enjoying a drink in the backyard, tailgating at a sporting event or out on a picnic, the last thing you want to worry about is breakable glassware. Tossware has the ultimate solution with glasses made from BPA-free Tritan copolyester. Find all of your go-to glassware options including Old Fashioned glasses, stemless wine glasses and even shot glasses. Each glass is beautifully designed, shatterproof and dishwasher safe.

Price varies | tossware.com

Warm up with a trail toddy

Heading out on the trail or for a camping trip? Mix a drink in the great outdoors! Trail Toddy was born in Oregon to offer an easy way to make a hot cocktail while out in the wild. There are five flavors to choose from, each made with tea as the base, a variety of spices, citrus and Oregon wildflower honey. All you have to do is boil water, add the contents of the packet, and mix in your favorite whiskey for a tasty warmer!

$20 | trailtoddy.com

Skip plastic straws

Love sipping from a straw? Seattle-based DrinkingStraws.Glass is providing a sustainable solution. These glass drinking straws are made from borosilicate glass, which is stronger than typical glass. While it can break if dropped, it won’t shatter, even when the straw is exposed to extreme temperatures. Choose from simple clear glass straws, those with an accented design such as a sea turtle or paw print, or create your own custom etching.

Price varies | drinkingstraws.glass

Travel with wine

Don’t worry about a broken wine bottle while traveling. Vinarmour’s wine carrier is made from cotton twill with leather accents on the exterior for a beautiful design. Inside, you’ll find a foam core that protects bottles from impact and assists with thermal protection, which is especially helpful to keep wines cold on warm days. You can easily slip a wine or slim spirits bottle into the bag. Once it’s time to pop open the bottle, the carrier can fold down and tuck away until next time.

$299 | vinarmour.com

Pack it in, pack it out

There’s no need for clunky coolers to pack your favorite sips. This lightweight insulated 20-liter Carry Out Soft Cooler from HydroFlask weighs less than three pounds, can hold up to 38 cans and will keep drinks cold for 24 hours. You can carry it over your shoulders with a cross-body strap or with the side handles. Plus, the exterior fabric is water-resistant.

$90 | hydroflask.com

Featured in the Sip Magazine 2023 Travel Issue.

 

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