The ideal pool party isn't all about the playlist or the floaties-it's about creating an experience. And nothing does that better than a well-stocked bar and chic, spill-proof glassware. Whether you're blending fresh mojitos, pouring chilled wine, or just serving cold beer, how your drink is served is everything.
Here's your pool party checklist of must-haves to keep the good times rolling and the drinks chilled-
1. Stallion Unbreakable Glasses - Because Accidents Happen
Let's be real, glassware and pools aren't always the best combination. That's why the Stallion Unbreakable Glass is an absolute game-changer. These resemble elegant glass but are actually constructed from top-grade, shatter-resistant material. Ideal for serving everything from fizzy cocktails to chilled mocktails, they keep your drinks chic and secure.
Ideal For: Aperol Spritz, Mojitos, Piña Coladas
Bonus: No broken glass near bare feet.
2. The Portable Bar - Your Cocktail Station on Wheels
No one wishes to go back and forth in and out of the pool for drink refills. A thin fold-up bar is your poolside command center. Have your spirits, mixers, garnishes, glasses, and equipment in one easy location. It not only enhances the appearance but also provides easy drink mixing at your fingertips.
The Model J Portable Bar from Haus of Bars is a good choice for that. Designed for small homes, it has a bottom mirror display shelf that holds up to 10-15 bottles of liquor, glasses, or nut bowls. The top is also a cocktail station with a slot for an ice bucket, a personalized drip tray, and a speed rail. It also has slots for 4 bottles of wine and room for 6-7 hanging cocktail or wine glasses. Its foldable structure provides convenient storage and portability, making it perfect for pool parties.
Pro Tip: Separate tools, bitters, and garnishes into compartments. Place a chopping board in an accessible carry-in location for on-the-spot slicing.
3. LDV Easy Crystal Wine Bag - Wine. Chilled. On the Move.
Made to be stylish and cool, the LDV Easy Crystal Wine Bag is the ideal vessel for your go-to bottle of rosé or sauvignon blanc. Its insulated interior and sleek design keep your wine chilled while serving as a fashionable accessory.
Best For: Poolside brunches, sunset cocktails, and BYOB parties.
Looks Great With: Pure Cabernet wine glasses or Zalto for an elegant serve.
4. Ice Machine - Nobody Wants a Room-Temperature Beverage
Something you can never have too much of: ice. A stand-alone ice machine provides an endless reserve of transparent, slow-melting cubes or crushed ice-your chosen drink, of course. It spares you from in-progress party runs to the ice machine and maintains the coolness with full force.
Ideal For:
- Whiskey and spritzes with large cubes
- Piña Coladas, Watermelon Margaritas, and more with crushed ice
- Sphere molds for a dramatic pour
5. Cocktail Stirrers - The Underrated Detail
Small but powerful, stirrers are a subtle means of introducing flair into your drinks. Make use of glass, metal, or even fun themed stirrers to gently mix cocktails without destroying the carbonation or over-diluting your mix.
Use For:
- Mixing soda into your Aperol Spritz
- Swirling botanicals in your gin and tonic
- Leveling out the perfect mojito
The Right Glass for the Right Drink (Pool-Friendly Versions)
- Highball Glasses (ideally polycarbonate) for Mojitos, Tom Collins, and Gin Coolers
- Copa Glasses for those lush, herbaceous G&Ts
- Unbreakable glass for whiskey or old-fashioned cocktails (it's perfect with whiskey stones!)
- Polycarb Beer Glasses for clinking all day without worries
It's All in the Details
The magic of a pool party lies in the details, unbreakable yet elegant glassware, a bar that comes to the guests, and drinks that stay cool no matter the heat. Whether you're mixing tropical blends or pouring bold reds, make sure your setup is as chill as your guest list.
With a few basics, your pool party can be transformed from simple to swanky, with cocktails ring, tunes play, and the good times roll.
