Looking for simple summer entertaining ideas? Look no further! My girl, Ashley is not only sharing her favorite summer cocktail recipe, but she is a bar cart styling genius and she’s here to give us all of her tips on how to style a summer bar cart!
Ash and I connected on Instagram awhile back and it didn’t take us long to realize we had more in common than just our first name! She’s also a Montana girl and is 100% obsessed with her pups. Sound familiar? 😉
I am overjoyed to introduce you guys to this talented lady, and can’t wait for you to see her amaaaaaazing bar cart skills! #swoon
Hi friends!! When my fellow Montana girlfriend Ashley asked me to be her guest blogger this month I was like Yes Way Rosé! Not only is she super talented & creative, she is one of the sweetest and most generous gals I’ve met – so to say I was excited is an understatement!
A Little About Me
For those of you who I haven’t gotten to meet yet, I’m Ashley, from Ashley Nicole Interiors | Dogs & Design. I have 5 rescue pups who inspire most (if not all) of my design choices. I’m Christmas obsessed, and I love entertaining at home. My rustic chic style stems from my Montana roots to the current city I call home, Las Vegas, NV.
Living in Las Vegas, we locals don’t go to the strip as often as you would think, so entertaining at home has been a go-to for me. Today I’m excited to share one of my crowd-pleasing favorites: my strawberry lemonade summer sangria! Along with a few tips on how I quickly put together a summer bar cart before any party.
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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!!
Huge thanks to Ashley for having me as a guest this month on Joyfully Growing Blog! It’s so much fun getting to share ideas and meet new friends!! Looking forward to knowing more about you guys and hearing your thoughts over on Ashleynicoleinteriors.com!
If that doesn’t make you want to style a summer bar cart of your own, I don’t know what will! I love how simple yet gorgeous it is, all at the same time. Thanks so much for sharing Ashley, and thank YOU for reading along 🙂
For more entertaining ideas, checkout my 5 Tips for Making Hosting a Breeze next!
