Having friends round for drinks is the perfect way to socialise without breaking the bank when it comes to getting your round in.

Serving cocktails with all the trimmings is a great idea, but buying several bottles of spirits can be very pricey. So instead assign each guest a particular variety to bring with them.

There are some investments which are non-negotiable though: one being a decent cocktail shaker, and the other plenty of ice.

When it comes to glassware, the big-name supermarkets manage to offer some remarkably pretty glasses with a bargain price tag.

Alternatively, keep your eyes peeled in charity shops where you can pick up single stand-out glasses for just a few pence.

If everyone is enjoying different tipples it won't matter that the glasses don't match.

Here are some accoutrements to help you get the drinks flowing.

Red Cocktail Shaker, £8.49, from Drinkstuff www.drinkstuff.com /0845 313 3352

Schnapps Glasses Set, £22.20, from Stylish Life www.stylishlife.co.uk /01269 822 288

Small Wine Glass Chandelier, £120, from Tesco Direct www.tesco.com

Set of Four Wine Glasses, £12, from Matalan www.matalan.co.uk /0845 330 3330

Glass Wine Carafe Bottle, £6.99, from The Gifted Penguin www.giftedpenguin.co.uk /01642 763 000

Six Large Fruit Straws, £1.50, from Dotcomgiftshop www.dotcomgiftshop.com /020 8746 2473

LSA Punch Bowl, £65, from John Lewis www.johnlewis.com/0845 6049 049

Wine Lovers Light Switch, £24.99, from Candy Queen Designs www.candyqueendesigns.co.uk /07791 443 010

My Barware Set, £243, from Occa Home www.occa-home.co.uk /0844 879 4258

Ice-bucket in Aqua with Matching Tongs, £8.49, from Alfresco By Design www.alfrescobydesign.co.uk

Padded Crescent Bar Stools, £47.99, from Atlantic Shopping www.atlanticshopping.co.uk /0121 230 1644

Venetian Glass Cocktail Coasters, £22.50, from Bombay Duck www.bombayduck.co.uk /020 8749 3000

Bottoms Up Cushion, £29, from Lots of Cushions www.lotsofcushions.co.uk /020 8542 6345

Martini Glasses Pop Art Poster, £5.95, from Easy Art www.easyart.com /0845 166 2732

Atelier du Vin Pink Chic Corkscrew, £35, from Amara www.amara.co.uk /0800 587 7645

Madison Cocktail Jug, £18, from House of Fraser www.houseoffraser.co.uk

Mint Drink Carrier, £14.99, from The Contemporary Home www.tch.net

Time To Drink Champagne Poster, £10, from The Contemporary Home www.tch.net

Famous Cocktails Wall Sticker, £12.79, from My Wall Stickers www.mywallstickers.co.uk /01692 402 423

Shot Tender, £7.54, from Amazon www.amazon.co.uk

>> For budget homeware ideas and advice on interior trends which won't break the bank, visit www.homesandbargains.co.uk

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