Whether prepping for planned holiday festivities or simply preparing for potential “pop ins”, get your bar cart ready!
Bar carts can be styled at any budget level – simply step it up (more, higher quality liquor) for bigger budgets or keep the selection/quality smaller if you want to spend less. But regardless of price
point, there are some must have essentials.
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Spirits
Ideally, your bar cart will stock the basic liquors: vodka, gin, rum, tequila and whiskey. Stock beer and wine at your (and your guests discretion) (photo: cruisin.me)
Mixers
Keep these staples on hand: cranberry juice, tomato juice, pineapple juice, ginger beer, tonic water, soda (photo: redbookmag.com)
Tools
1. Cocktail Shaker 2. Mixing Glass 3. Jiggers 4. Bar Spoon 5. Strainer 6. Cutting Board 7. Glassware 8. Cocktail Sticks 9. Ice Bucket (source: marieclaire.com)
Extras
Add some personality! You can go with a theme if you’re celebrating a specific occasion. Or just add some flowers, drink recipe books, coasters, garnish skewers, straws or other decorative element to make it YOU. (photos: apartmenttherapy.com)
