A coaster is much more than a cocktail accoutrement: it's a chance to inject some personality into your Pilsner, some character into your Cosmo, some psyche into your Seabreeze (okay, maybe that last one was a stretch).
So, in honor of today's pre-weekend happy hour, here are four coaster personalities sure to get you and your fellow tipplers talking:
The Trickster:
[$39.95 set of 4, Modern Dose]
Ealier in the week, Diana brought you these tricky little drink holders. In that same vein, these coasters may look like cuddly yarn, but it's all an optical illusion; the knit design is actually tile and cork in disguise. Fool your fellow revelers, or yourself after a few too many rounds.
The Environmentalist:
[$70 set of 4, Uncommon Goods]
Made from recycled street signs, these eclectic coasters merge color and kitsch for even the most eco-conscious cocktailer. But be warned, the stop sign might cause drinker's remorse.
[via Product Dose]
The Philosopher:
[$58 set of 2, Unica Home]
Much like the sound of one hand clapping, the silhouette of your beverage will leave you questioning the nature of existence. But don't fret: pontificating begets more drinking, and soon all those deep thoughts will be a fuzzy memory.
The Smarty Pants:
[$90, Sentilla] + the DIY instructions
The Smart Coaster is a motherboard of geeky delights: it alerts fellow drinkers when your beverage is low and can be programmed to organize interactive drinking games. It's only available in "DIY form" (you buy the chip and follow the instructions), but that might be for the best; who really wants their coaster to prevail in a battle of wits?
[via Engadget]
Related: Happy Hour: Think While You Drink, Create Art, Then Drink From It, Happy Hour: Can I Get That On The Rocks?
