3) BARWARE/ STEMWARE – you can never have enough of Barwares and stemwares. There are so many options out there, that it can get mind-boggling. Sticking to the classic crystal will simplify your life. Macy’s is my favorite store for all the barware needs. They house most of my favorite brands like Waterford, Lenox, Mikasa, and Martha Stewart to name a few. Scotch glasses, martini glasses, wine goblets, flutes, mule mugs ( that can double up as beer mugs ) are a few barware essentials. Add a decanter, ice-bucket and chiller if the space permits.
4) DON’T FORGET THE BAR EXTRAS – when I say extras I mean the tools and garnishing stuff. Tools like bottle openers, corkscrew and cap lifters, tongs, measuring cups, cocktail shaker, stirrer, knives, napkins, kitchen towel, scissors and so on so forth. A boxed bar set that has most of the tools is the easiest way out. Also it makes for a good gift. Apart from this the most commonly used garnishing items are lemons, oranges, cherries, fancy straws and cocktail umbrellas. I can never have enough of these garnishes.
5) ADD FLOWERS AND SEASONAL TOUCHES– flowers are a good way to bring it all together. They make for the most affordable and prettiest way to putting the final touches to any set up. So when in doubt, use flowers. Other than this, adding an element of the season gives a fresh update to your bar cart every few months. As we are in October, the harvest month, I wanted to add the burlap top pumpkins and the rustic woody candleholder. Come December and I might swap the pumpkin with some holiday charms and ornaments.
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