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May 15, 2018 · Lifestyle, Recipes

Spring Bar Cart Reveal + 5 Simple Cocktails

I'd say it's about time I shared some bar cart inspo given that it's been almost 6 months that it's been sitting in my dining room! To be honest, I was feeling little uninspired to create a winter-themed setup, so put things on the back burner until Spring.

I will say, it took a lot of trial and error, figuring out what to put where and trying not to overdo it, but I'm so happy with how everything came out and can't wait to share some of my favorite bar cart essentials with you, along with a few simple + refreshing Spring cocktails!

Need some Fall bar cart inspo? Check out my Halloween-inspired bar cart!

Top Level:

The top level of your bar cart is what's going to be the main focus, which is why it's important to split it up about 70/30 glassware to decor. Back corner spaces are a great place for a floral arrangement or a decorative object! I recommend mixing in some height to achieve a more balanced look. Have some fun with textures and colors. I love the addition of opaque, colored glassware mixed in with your standard clear glass. 

+ Found my gorgeous pink textured glasses from Anthropologie earlier this year, and jumped on them right away. They're sadly no longer available, but these are almost identical!

+ Also picked up these frosted gold rimmed highball glasses (great for mojitos) from Anthro, with their matching pitcher. I bought a set of 6 but keep the rest stored away - which I think is totally okay! As much as a bar cart is intended to be practical, you don't have to have full sets out on display at all times (as long as they're easily accessible!).

+ Your top level is also a great place to display your 'prettier' liquors. These Ketel One Botanical bottles were too good of a match with my overall color scheme not to include! I'll sometimes swap these out for our scotch decanter, too.  

+ Do books belong on a bar cart? Who knows, but they looked super cute. Shop them here (purple, top) + here (pink, bottom)

 

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Bottom Level:

Think of the bottom level of your bar cart as your overflow...that should still look pretty. It's a great place for larger sets of glassware that you want to keep out, pitchers, or bigger bottles that may take up too much room at the top. As with the top, I recommend mixing in some decor (I went with more colored florals because, Spring) along with some color. 

+ I keep my frosted pitcher on the bottom level, which is a great piece to have access to when I'm mixing a small batch of cocktails.

+ Also keep a lot of my higher glasses down here, like champagne flutes and traditional highball mixers. I stumbled upon these champagne glasses with a chunky, modern stem at Target and fell in love. They're probably one of my favorite items on my bar cart! 

+ I will say, my margarita glasses deserve a spot on the top row (these are actually my moms, but I borrowed aka stole them because I drink waaay more margs than she does). These are hand blown and from forever ago, but I love this short-stemmed glass (actually buying it right now) and this green recycled glass option. 

 

5 Refreshing Spring Cocktails:

It would be totally wrong of me to leave ya without some of my fave cocktail recipes while on the topic of bar carts! I personally like to keep my cocktails fresh and simple (lots of sugar and mixes are a definite no for me). 

1. First one (to the right) is as simple as it comes. Ketel One Botanical Cucumber + Mint and seltzer on the rocks. Dangerously refreshing (it literally tastes like cucumber water). PS - A cocktail made with KOB contains less calories than a glass of white wine. Win-win.

2. The Paloma - Another under-5 ingredient cocktail that's refreshing with a touch of sweet! If you're a grapefruit lover, it's a must-try. 

3. Spiked Blue Raspberry Lemonade - Okay, I know I'm contradicting myself with the 'to sweet' thing, but lemonade is my weakness (esp when it's freshly made!) and who doesn't love anything blue raspberry?! (prob a lot of people but I do).

4. Cucumber Lime + Tequila - Similar to a margarita, but with a bit of a fresher flavor.

5. Strawberry Gin Smash - Not the biggest fan of gin, but you can substitute this cocktail with your favorite liquor. 

 

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  1. Holly Wolff says

    January 12, 2021 at 3:37 pm

    Hi There! I love what you did with your bar cart. Beautiful! I was wondering where you got there bar cart itself?

    Thank you
    Holly

    Reply
  2. Lei says

    June 8, 2020 at 12:17 am

    The bar cart link was weirdly so hard to find that was so frustrating.

    Reply
  3. Nicole says

    August 12, 2018 at 5:06 pm

    Hi! What company did you get the cart from? It’s beautiful!

    Reply
    • Danielle says

      August 13, 2018 at 10:43 am

      Thank you so much, Nicole! My exact bar cart is linked in the very first paragraph of the post 🙂

      Reply
      • Heather says

        March 20, 2019 at 10:28 pm

        I don’t see it mentioned in the first paragraph.

        Reply
        • Danielle says

          March 25, 2019 at 11:10 am

          Hi Heather – the link is right where you see the bolded “bar cart” text in the first sentence. Leaving it here for you too: https://rstyle.me/n/c4gmmvb6b7f

          Reply
  4. Annie Fairfax says

    May 21, 2018 at 5:53 pm

    Wow! This is so feminine and delicate, yet looks like it has everything you’d need to make a great cocktail! Creating my own bar cart is on my to-do list!

    Reply
    • Danielle says

      May 28, 2018 at 12:02 pm

      Thanks Annie! Was on my to-do list forever too and one day I finally decided to give it a go – so glad I did!

      Reply
  5. Kristina says

    May 21, 2018 at 8:22 am

    Your bar cart looks so good!!! I was wanting to get one when we moved into our new townhouse but unfortunately there just wasn’t a good space for it.. maybe in the next house!

    Reply
    • Danielle says

      May 28, 2018 at 12:01 pm

      Yes! You definitely need the right space for it, as to not have it look out of place.

      Reply
  6. Ashley Hargrove says

    May 19, 2018 at 8:37 am

    All of those cocktails sound AMAZING!!! I need to try and make some of those this weekend!!

    Reply
    • Danielle says

      May 28, 2018 at 12:01 pm

      I say try one a day 😉

      Reply
  7. Taylor says

    May 18, 2018 at 5:54 pm

    Oh my goodness, your bar cart set-up is too cute!! You have such an eye for design! LOVE IT

    Reply
    • Danielle says

      May 28, 2018 at 12:00 pm

      Aw, thank you Taylor – so sweet of you.

      Reply
  8. Kasey | Running in Heels says

    May 18, 2018 at 1:36 pm

    Your bar cart is gorgeous! I Love the glassware you have!

    Reply
    • Danielle says

      May 28, 2018 at 11:59 am

      Thanks so much Kasey!

      Reply
  9. Greta says

    May 18, 2018 at 1:07 am

    I just got a bar cart and have no idea how to style it! Also, these cocktails sound and look amazing.

    Reply
    • Danielle says

      May 28, 2018 at 11:58 am

      Ah, well hopefully this gives you some inspo! Pinterest is great too 🙂

      Reply
  10. Lauren says

    May 17, 2018 at 5:21 pm

    You have the cutest glassware!! Adore this bar cart!

    xx,

    Lauren | http://www.lifestylesbylauren.com

    Reply
    • Danielle says

      May 28, 2018 at 11:58 am

      Thanks, Lauren! Love picking up odds and ends as I find new sets! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Meach says

    May 17, 2018 at 2:11 pm

    Those cups are absolutely adorable!

    Reply
    • Danielle says

      May 28, 2018 at 11:57 am

      Thanks Meach!

      Reply
  12. rebecca says

    May 17, 2018 at 10:38 am

    This is TOTAL bar cart goals!!!! I loveeeee all of the glassware! Feeling inspired to re-do ours ASAP.

    xx Rebecca // The Crystal Press
    thecrystalpress.com

    Reply
    • Danielle says

      May 28, 2018 at 11:57 am

      Ah, thanks love! The colored glassware really makes such a difference!

      Reply
  13. Anna English says

    May 17, 2018 at 9:36 am

    I love the mix of glassware pieces, so cute!

    Reply
    • Danielle says

      May 28, 2018 at 11:56 am

      Thank you love! Such a sucker for pretty colored glassware!

      Reply
  14. Azanique says

    May 16, 2018 at 7:35 pm

    Your bar cart is adorable! I love the fun glasses 🙂

    -xo, Azanique | http://www.lotsofsass.com

    Reply
    • Danielle says

      May 28, 2018 at 11:55 am

      Thank you love! xx

      Reply
  15. Ruthie Ridley says

    May 16, 2018 at 7:25 pm

    This bar cart is perfect! I need one for the house!!!

    Reply
    • Danielle says

      May 28, 2018 at 11:55 am

      Love what it adds to a room! Thanks Ruthie 🙂

      Reply
  16. Erin says

    May 16, 2018 at 5:45 pm

    Stunning bar cart inspo! I love the idea of books and putting your “prettier” liquors on the top shelf.

    Reply
    • Danielle says

      May 28, 2018 at 11:54 am

      Thanks Erin and Yes! — Totally elevates the decor.

      Reply
  17. Kim says

    May 16, 2018 at 5:43 pm

    Your bar cart is styled to perfection! I am going to have to grab a bottle of that Ketel One Grapefruit Rose… it sounds so delicious!

    xoxo,
    Kim

    Reply
    • Danielle says

      May 28, 2018 at 11:53 am

      Thank you, Kim! Definitely a perfect summer refresher for sure – you’ll love it!

      Reply
  18. Taylor Aube says

    May 16, 2018 at 3:09 pm

    Love these pictures! Your bar cart looks amazing!

    Reply
    • Danielle says

      May 28, 2018 at 11:52 am

      Thanks so much, Taylor!

      Reply
  19. Amandalyn Jones says

    May 16, 2018 at 1:27 pm

    This is giving me so much motivation to get my bar cart together and ready for summer!

    Reply
    • Danielle says

      May 16, 2018 at 2:08 pm

      Ah, yes girl! Seriously the perfect time to do so.

      Reply
  20. maggie says

    May 16, 2018 at 1:25 pm

    Gorgeous cart! The glasses are really beautiful!

    Reply
    • Danielle says

      May 16, 2018 at 2:08 pm

      Thanks so much Maggie!

      Reply
  21. Nelli Kalinyuk says

    May 16, 2018 at 1:07 pm

    The most gorgeous bar cart! Love how simple, yet elegant it is! Xo, nelli

    Reply
    • Danielle says

      May 16, 2018 at 2:08 pm

      Thanks Nelli! It was totally hard to embrace the less is more but I think I finally got it down! 🙂

      Reply
  22. Kileen says

    May 15, 2018 at 11:49 pm

    I love this post! I’ve been trying to style mine, so this post is so helpful!

    Kileen
    cute & little

    Reply
    • Danielle says

      May 16, 2018 at 11:31 am

      Oh so glad to hear that! It was so fun to put together!

      Reply

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