Sake Bomb decanter and cups set easy for home use

It’s great at a sushi bar, but sake can be a chore at home because the traditional bottle and cups topple easily and need constant refills. Alexander Purcell of the L.A. design studio Aprro has a solution: Inspired by the shape of fugu (the Japanese word for blowfish) and World War II sea mines, Purcell created a unique decanter-and-cups set called the Sake Bomb -- an allusion to the distinctly American drink that involves dropping a shot of hot sake into a glass of beer.

The 8-ounce ceramic container, handmade in Los Angeles, can be microwaved or refrigerated to accommodate a hot or cold drink. The bomb’s spikes are functional: One is a spout, one is a stopper, and the rest are storage spots for the 4-ounce cups.

“It makes carrying enough sake for a group far easier,” Purcell says. So does the nonslip matte glaze. The set is available in white, black, blue and orange, and it’s $98 at www.sakebombstore.com.

-- David A. Keeps