# Sophisticated Mixologist Kits The Forged Bar Tool Set is Perfect for Holiday Entertaining By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2013-10-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bar-tool-set References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/460102478906527107/Forged-Bar-Tool-Set) & [westelm](http://www.westelm.com/products/forged-bar-tool-set-d1535/) This Forged Bar Tool Set by [West Elm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-west-hollywood-edition) is sure to make the delegated bartender of your group of friends very happy. The set features stylish tools to mix, strain and serve a variety of cool, intricate cocktails and mixed drinks. The kit contains everything you could possibly need for a night of drinking at home: a sophisticated brass opener, corkscrew, double jigger (don’t ask me what that is) and a strainer. Since the holidays are fast approaching, this would be a handy little kit to have at home for all those parties. On the flip side, it would also make an [excellent gift](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deko-cocktails-gift-box) – and you can reap the benefits of all those delicious drinks the recipient will sure to be making. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sophisticated Barware:** With the rise of home bartending, there is a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to create stylish and high-quality barware sets. - **DIY Mixology Kits:** As people continue to entertain more at home, there is a growing demand for do-it-yourself mixology kits that provide all the necessary tools and ingredients for crafting artisanal cocktails. - **Subscription Cocktail Services:** Subscription services that deliver monthly cocktail kits with recipes and ingredients could be a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies looking to tap into the home mixology trend. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Goods:** Home goods companies can benefit from offering stylish and high-quality barware sets to cater to the rise of home bartending. - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can create DIY mixology kits to cater to the growing demand for do-it-yourself mixology experiences. - **Subscription Services:** Subscription services that deliver monthly cocktail kits with recipes and ingredients could be a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies in the mixology industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Durable Mixologist Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixologist-barware-set.md) - [Gold Bartender Essentials Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bartender-essentials-set.md) - [Home Mixology Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/complete-bar-set.md) - [Design-Forward Sleek Cocktail Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mescola-cocktail-set.md) - [Branded Mixology Cocktail Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titos-stand-up-copper-cocktail-set.md) - [Herb Mixology Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-party-mixology-gift-set.md) - [Stylish Bar Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bar-accessories.md) - [Espresso Martini Infusion Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espresso-martini-gift-set.md) - [Craft Cocktail Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craft-cocktail-trio.md)