The Prettiest Summer Bar Cart + a Sangria Recipe You Have to Try!
Looking for simple summer entertaining ideas?
How to Style a Summer Bar Cart
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I love a good bar cart and they can serve so many purposes besides being only for liquor display! I actually use them all over my home for other pretty storage solutions, in addition to their intended use for beverages.
Here are my tips on putting together a no-fuss, yet stylish bar cart that’s perfect for any summer soirée!
Essential Items for a Summer Bar Cart Display:
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- Beverage dispenser (similar)
- Cake stand (similar)
- Cocktail Napkins
- Straws (or stir sticks)
- Garnish plate
- Stemless wine glasses
- Corkscrew
- Extra bottles of rosé
- Flowers/Greenery
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Start with a clean slate
I started with my naked bar and added some hanging glassware, a cake stand, and my beverage dispenser. You want to get the functional items on first and save the decor for the end.
Add the Essentials
Next, I added my stemless glassware complete with a cocktail napkin under each one. This not only adds some fun color to the cart, but also makes it easily accessible for guests. These cute ‘Yes Way Rose’ napkins were a perfect addition! 🙂
I then added a stemless wine glass to act as a straw holder, my garnish plate, an extra pitcher, and even more wine! (How cute is this rose gold corkscrew I found on Amazon?!)
I also threw a little jigger in there in case anyone needed to add a little extra punch of strawberry lemonade vodka to their sangria.
Finish with florals
Lastly, I completed the look with some pretty florals. Mine are faux because I have a black thumb and can’t be trusted to keep a bouquet alive, however, I am working on this skill! (Amazon has some great options for artificial florals that look very realistic!)
I also added some hanging greens which I love incorporating into all of my designs because they just create this whimsical feeling I can’t get enough of. The greenery is also faux, and courtesy of my fave Michaels store! (Here’s a great option from Amazon too!)
The only that’s left is to add the main ingredient: the sangria!
Strawberry Lemonade Summer Sangria Recipe
Now that BBQ season is upon us, I get a lot of requests to make my strawberry lemonade summer sangria, so I thought I would share my recipe with you guys! It’s super simple to throw together before a party and ready to go after only a couple of hours in the fridge.
I’ve noticed at most of my parties my guests prefer the convenience of sipping on one of my pre-made drinks rather than the hassle of making their own. Whether it’s a punch, a sangria, or a good old-fashioned pitcher of lemonade, it doesn’t last long in this house!
So without further ado, I give you my strawberry lemonade summer sangria. Enjoy!
Strawberry Lemonade Summer Sangria
Recipe Type: Cocktails | Author: Ashley Nicole
Prep time: 10 mins | Cook time: 2 hours | Total time: 2 hours 10 mins
Ingredients:
2 bottles of rosé (750ml)*
2 cups of Svedka strawberry lemonade vodka*
6 cups of Sprite
1/2 cup of sugar (to taste)
1(16oz) bag of frozen sliced strawberries
4 lemons
10 or more fresh strawberries
Directions:
Combine rosé, vodka, & sugar in a pitcher of your choice and stir.
Slice fresh strawberries & lemons and add to pitcher. Set some aside for garnish.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
When ready to serve, add the Sprite & the bag of frozen sliced strawberries (helps keep sangria cold without watering it down with ice). Gently stir.
Serve over ice, sliced strawberries, & lemon garnish.
*To make a mocktail version of this, simply use a strawberry lemonade in place of the alcohol and continue to use the rest of the ingredients listed! I love having pretty garnishes in my drinks even if it’s non-alcoholic! You can also use your second pitcher for serving the non-alcoholic version!
Cheers!!
Written by Ashley at Ashleynicoleinteriors.com!
