Become the ultimate World Cup host with these 12 bartending essentials from just $7

A zester, drinks opener set, cocktail picks and other party essentials. — (Image credit: Amazon / Edited by Gemini)

I'm not a huge soccer fan, but when the World Cup comes around every four years, I can't help but get seriously into it. I also love an excuse to host and with 104 matches on, I've got a lot of opportunity. But, while I'm good at putting on a spread for my guests, I haven't quite nailed the drinks part and I'm working to change that this summer.

This isn't a list that I've curated with having a full bar space in mind though. Even though my friends at college somehow had one in their rental, it's not a common feature of a home and I certainly don't have one ready to go. No, these 12 bartending essentials will help you transform any indoor space you've got into a bar fit for the World Cup. Plus, nothing on the list will cost you more than $40. Then you can spend any spare cash on buying the actual drinks!

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