How to Build a Cocktail Tray - The Gloss Magazine

How to Build a Cocktail Tray

Trayscaping trends for maximalists …

As one of the world’s top, most in-demand, party planners, nobody knows how to set a scene like Tipperary-born stylist Fiona Leahy. According to Leahy, a decent cocktail tray is all about setting a glamorous scene using a very special tray, an old-school cocktail shaker, crystal glassware and pressed cocktail napkins. Her favourite tipple? A martini with a side of wasabi peanuts. A pre-set cocktail tray (or mocktail tray) is something every grown-up home should have. Even if you don’t drink, it’s nice to have something on hand to offer guests when they can come over …

XL ice cubes are a real hit, The Triggerfish Cookshop in Blackrock has a good selection. A tip from the top? Super stylish fashion designer Anna Mason uses rubbery silicone muffin trays (she loves heart shaped ones) to achieve the giant cubes. This is a trayscaping trend maximalists will just love …

TRAY

Gold Form tray, Tom Dixon, €170, at Amara

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COUPES

Crystal Mixology Champagne coupes, €180 for four, at Waterford

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CORKSCREW

Gold Insectum corkscrew, €24, at The Old Mill Stores

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NAPKINS

White Eyes cotton cocktail napkin, Jonathan Adler, €47.75 for four, at Amara

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A decent cocktail tray is all about setting a glamorous scene using a very special tray, an old-school cocktail shaker, crystal glassware and pressed cocktail napkins.

SHAKER

Brass cocktail shaker, €49.95, at The Kitchen Whisk

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TRAY

Gold circular tray, Bloomingville, €68, at Arnotts

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BITTERS

Angostura bitters, €18.99, at Celtic Whiskey Shop

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ICE TRAY

Giant ice cube tray, €10, at The Triggerfish Cookshop

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TRAY

Gold tray, Kaymet, €160, at The Triggerfish Cookshop

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BAR SNACKS

Wasabi-coated green peas , Khao Shong, €4.35, at Asia Market

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Main featured image credit: @fionaleahydesign

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