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The Best Summer Happy Hour Gear of 2021

Essentials for creating the home patio bar of your dreams

(Photo: Inga Hendrickson)

Published May 10, 2021 12:00AM

BioLite AlpenGlow 500 Lantern ($70)

Don’t let your hangout set with the sun. BioLite’s new lantern is waterproof, USB rechargeable, and rigged with a variety of lighting modes.

We love the versatility of this handwoven blanket. Take it on a picnic, then use it as a throw for your couch.

This pitcher is handblown by artist Sophie Lou Jacobsen with durable, light borosilicate glass and features a whimsical rippled handle.

Subtly tart with a fruity kick, this gluten-free carbonated brew is easy drinking, despite a 7 percent ABV that rivals a strong IPA.

For those who don’t drink alcohol, CBD beverages are where it’s at. Aprch’s cans have 30 milligrams of broad-spectrum hemp extract.

This five-year-old, 100-proof whiskey is smoother than others twice its age, with both charred and sweet notes.

Summer in a can is how we’d describe New Belgium’s latest, thanks to a tart flavor and milky mouthfeel.

This subtle, dry white has a mineral finish and spicy herbal notes that pair well with both fancy cheeses and potato chips.

Madre’s mezcal, made from Oaxaca’s espadin and cuishe agave varieties, has floral notes and a smoky profile.