Create the ultimate at-home gin experience: expert barware, garnishes & tips from Pippa Guy

To help you nail your favourite gin cocktails with ease, Pippa Guy, ex- senior bartender at The Savoy’s American Bar, has rounded up everything you need in your gin-set-up at home. Shake, stir, and enjoy.

If you want to serve top classic cocktails, you’ll at least need a Copa for your G&T, a Martini glass for martinis and a rocks glass for the Negroni. If you're a traditionalist, go for sleek, minimal glassware that lets the cocktails shine. Or, if you love experimenting, look for glassware with interesting colours and textures.

It might sound silly, but if you’re going to make martinis for your friends all night and want to garnish them with a beautiful lemon twist, you'll appreciate a good Y shaped peeler to get all the skin and none of the bitter pith!

When it comes to ice - think big. The bigger the ice cube, the longer it will take to melt, meaning your drinks are fresher (and less diluted) for longer. Look out for large-sized ice moulds to make at home - either cubed or spherical.

Sometimes inspiration strikes when you're mixing a cocktail, and sometimes you need a little helping hand. That's why we always recommend having a few cocktail recipe books around to steer you in the right direction. The cherry on top? With a book on-hand, anyone can pick up the cocktail shaker and get mixing - giving you a bit of a break from playing mixologist.

Whether that’s jazz, indie, reggae – whatever style of music you’re into, a cocktail in your hand is always enjoyed much more with good tunes.