Right Now Is the Perfect Time to Refresh Your Bar Cart
Right Now Is the Perfect Time to Refresh Your Bar Cart
These are the Esquire Essentials, pieces you need to take a road trip, throw a party, or otherwise rise to the occasion.
The bar cart is the MVP of any party or night-in: It's got everything you need for a good time, and also counts as decor. Here's how to get it there.
1) The Bar Cart
Zhori Midcentury Bar Cart
Even covered in drinking accoutrements, the actual cart needs to look good. Midcentury vibes have an original look compared to the more standard brass or metal varieties.
$200, target.com
2) The Decanter
Jonathan Adler Gin Rocket Decanter
A decanter for gin seems novel, but when it's rocket ship-shaped, it's clearly a necessity.
$168, jonathanadler.com
3) The Wine Glass
Riedel Pinot Noir Wine Glass
The proper bar cart is stocked with glasses—and a variety of them. You don't need to get a separate stem for every type of wine, but definitely keep something for red and white on hand.
$45 for 4, amazon.com
4) The Ice Cube Mold
Ice Ball Mold
The bar cart becomes an actual cocktail-mixing station when you have ice handy. Forgo the standard issue-freezer fare with something that's novel to look at (and helps avoid diluted drinks).
$12, amazon.com
5) The Tumbler
Crate & Barrel Fog Glass
Glasses need to work for you, but there's no reason they can't also look cool. This handmade find offers something extra.
6) The Cocktail Shaker
Crafthouse by Fortessa Boston Stainless Steel Shaker
The best cocktails are shaken, not stirred, in something that's sleek and artsy.
$38 on sale, amazon.com
7) The Ice Bucket
Rabbit RBT Ice Bucket
Matte black and high-shine tongs make the typically boring ice bucket feel sculptural, while double-wall insulation keeps condensation at bay.
$80, bloomingdales.com
8) The Corkscrew
Georg Jensen Corkscrew
Chances are you have a reliable corkscrew at home, likely pilfered from someone's off-campus apartment or via a marketing handout. Replace it with something worthy of your fancy new cart.
$80, barneys.com
9) The Liquor
Cruzan Single Barrel Rum
Designated solely for alcohol and its accessories, there's no reason you shouldn't have everyone's spirit of choice on hand. Take stock of what you need and get a bottle of everything.
$30, drizly.com
10) The Beer
Sapporo Premium
Most beer cans are an eyesore to have out, but play your cards right and you can find one that looks sleek enough to stand its own.
$14 for 4, drizly.com
11) The Wine
Vina Pomal Reserva
Along with the standard booze, the prepared bar cart is always ready with a bottle of red.
$25, drizly.com
The cart, the glasses, the rocket ship.