5 of the best party gadgets

Waring Pro Drinks Maker

£135, electricshopping.com
Before you reach the point of grabbing for any bottle with the dregs of booze in it, get your party off to a classy start with the Waring Pro Drinks Maker.

With two speeds, a selection of colours and a cool retro metal mixing cup, you’ll have no excuse for not creating mind-blowing cocktails. And with a one-button start and 10-year guarantee, this will be useable even when you’re seeing double.