An ice-cold drink is as important to a summer party as the burgers and potato salad. How to keep your drinks cold? When filling your cooler, put beverages in first, then a layer of ice–never the other way around. Repeat until full. Need it cold quick? Add a pitcher of water or a handful of salt to create an icy bath. Here are six coolers to keep your drinks–and more–cool all summer long.
Pictured above from top, clockwise:
1. Port-A-Party
This 2-in-1 combo is indispensable for itinerant mixologists: The thermos was designed for coffee, but it works smashingly for Margaritas.
Stanley lunchbox, 7.7 qt., and thermos, $65; shopstanley-pmi.com
2. A Day at the Beach
Tiny and light, cheap and cheerful, this picnic essential ensures the fruit salad–and all the other refreshments–stays cold.
Rubbermaid personal cooler, 10 qt., $15; amazon.com
3. Heirloom Variety
With its sturdy latch and stainless-steel handles, the cherry-red Coleman is an American classic you’ll keep for life.
Coleman Steel Belted cooler, 54 qt., $150; coleman.com
4. The Bigger Chill
This massive cooler hasn’t met six 12-packs–or a case of rose or Sauvignon Blanc or bubbly–it couldn’t handle.
Rubbermaid Gott Marine cooler, 102 qt., $100; rubbermaid.com
5. Deep Freeze
To fishermen, the 2″ -thick insulated walls of this cooler mean the catch stays fresh. To you, they mean ice-cold drinks for days.
Yeti Tundra, 35 qt., $260; yeticoolers.com
6. Vintage Cool
Clear a spot next to your pool chaise for this retro-style cooler so you can keep your favorite soft drinks within reach.
Picnic cooler, 11 qt., $99; retrometalchairs.com
The Red one reminds me of camping as a kid!
We had a big green one. In fact I believe we still have it … 40 yrs later!
Nice! I guess they really are the best
Coleman coolers will keep your food and beverages cool and fresh on your next outing. Coolers range in size and shape for all your outdoor events
http://www.coleman.com/products/8500