The Best Coasters for (Literally) Elevating Your Favorite Drinks

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We know you’ve put a lot of thought and planning into your home bar, but to ensure it’s truly top-notch, you need to pick the perfect set of coasters. A martini looks infinitely better when sitting on crystal or marble, and trust us: we eat (and drink) with the eyes first.

But it’s about more than mere aesthetics; coasters prevent drinks from damaging your furniture. It can be devastating to lift up one’s negroni only to find it’s left a wet mark behind on that delightful mahogany table. Worse still, if you commit that sin at someone else’s abode. Remember that episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm? You must respect the wood.

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Of course, there are as many styles of coasters as there are types of tipples. From elegant crystal options to statement agate designs, here are four of our favorite sets of coasters on the market right now to complete your bar.

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