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Bobbie's Buzz: Unique and clever cocktail helpers

By Bobbie Thomas Infuse your refreshmentsFrom water (or vodka) infused with cucumber or lemon to sangria, nothing says summer like a fresh and fruity beverage.  And while you may be familiar with traditional infusing techniques, ProDyne's clever compartmentalized pitchers allow you to mix up yummy concoctions without excess seeds, rinds or a mess.  Simply fill the small capsule with fruit and

By Bobbie Thomas

 

Infuse your refreshments

From water (or vodka) infused with cucumber or lemon to sangria, nothing says summer like a fresh and fruity beverage.  And while you may be familiar with traditional infusing techniques, ProDyne's clever compartmentalized pitchers allow you to mix up yummy concoctions without excess seeds, rinds or a mess.  Simply fill the small capsule with fruit and the large capsule with liquid; then sit back relax and enjoy your favorite flavors ($19.99, bedbathandbeyond.com).

Lock your liquor

Whether you have small children or just a roommate who can't be trusted around your bottle of booze, Lock Your Liquor is a smart solution to the problem! The combination lock fits snuggly onto almost all bottle tops, including wine and soda, and can't be removed without the 4-digit combination ($15.99, gokeyless.com).

Stay afloat

If a glass of wine is your lifesaver, you won't want to miss out on this unusual and hilarious invention; HomeWetBar.com offers up a Life Jacket Bottle Cover. Perfect for giving die-hard vino lovers a laugh, the tiny orange vest ensures that even if the boat goes down, the party can still go on ($11.95, homewetbar.com).

Kick off the fun

Last but not least, you've probably seen cute bottle opener keychains, but why tote one around when there are haute heels that do double duty? DIY divas will be thrilled to know about LeatherLustFootwear.com's Bottle Opener heels. Available in clear lucite and black patent styles, these stilettos will add a little spring to your step in more ways than one ($58, leatherlustfootwear.com)!

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