Everything you need to mix, muddle, and serve your drink of choice.
Blackwater Bitters
Bitter Pill
Add some oomph to your cocktails with a drop or two of these artisanal bitters, made in Lynchburg. The aromatic bitters are ideal for making an Old Fashioned, but the company also crafts flavors like lavender, orange, coffee, and grapefruit.
Blackwater Bitters Aromatic Bitters, $16. BlackwaterBitters.com
Shine Craft Vessel Co. Appalachian Sidearm Flask
Raw-Edged Wood Bottle Stopper
Richmond Hop Coaster Set
W&P Design Mason Shaker
Shine On
Keep your spirits safely tucked away with this compact flask, created by Richmond-based Shine Craft Vessel Co. It comes with a funnel and stuff sack.
Appalachian Sidearm Flask, $18. ShineVessels.com
Stopper with Style
Carved from wood sourced from a 1850s-era pecan tree planted at George Washington’s Mount Vernon, these finely turned bottle stoppers are as functional as they are beautiful. Made by master wood crafter Doug Dill.
Raw-Edged Wood Bottle Stopper, $36. Shops.MountVernon.org
Roller Coaster
Every cold beverage needs a safe place to rest, and these wooden coasters do the job with a uniquely local flair.
Richmond Hop Coaster Set, $25.95. MongrelRVA.com
Mason Shaker
You’ve likely seen this clever contraption in specialty shops all over the country and beyond, but it was born in Charlottesville. Simply attach the stainless steel shaker to any sized Mason jar and start shaking for a perfectly mixed cocktail.
W&P Design Mason Shaker, $29. WAndPDesign.com
Blanc Creatives Noir Premium Bottle Opener
Moore & Giles Bottle Tote
Red Root & Co. Shrubs
Molly Virginia Made Coasters
Barrel Art LLC Five Glass Shot Flight
Morris + Norris Beer Vessel Chart
Open Sesame
Handcrafted in Charlottesville out of durable walnut (or maple, if you prefer something lighter), this bottle opener is dressed in oxidized walnut scales with brass pins.
Noir Premium Bottle Opener, $95. BlancCreatives.com
Tote Your Tipples
Easily and stylishly transport two bottles of wine with this tote, handcrafted in Lynchburg of high-quality leather. Fully lined with two exterior pockets on each side, the bag slings over your shoulder for convenient carrying.
Moore & Giles Bottle Tote, $315. MooreAndGiles.com
Don’t Want No Shrubs
Infused with verbena and rhubarb, it only takes a few drops of this shrub to add serious flavor to sparkling water or your favorite cocktail. Try Red Root’s other creative flavors, like blueberry vanilla and ginger apple.
Red Root & Co. Shrubs, starts at $10. RedRootCompany.com
Custom Coasters
Individually hand-dyed by Richmond artist Molly Campbell, these one-of-a-kind leather coasters are lined with durable cork and sealed against moisture. Comes in a set of four.
Molly Virginia Made Coasters, $58. MollyVirginiaMade.com
Flights of Fancy
This inventive serving tray is crafted from a French Bordeaux wine barrel and holds five shot glasses. Serve a round or host a tasting—the glasses are included.
Barrel Art LLC Five Glass Shot Flight, $35. Barrel-Art.com
Cup Runneth Over
Designed and signed by Richmond artist Emily Delahunty, this limited-run print celebrates beer vessels ranging from English pewter tankards to the humble red Solo cup.
Morris + Norris Beer Vessel Chart, $20. MorrisAndNorris.com
