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# Prep Your Perfect Holiday Bar Cart
- URL: https://pamphleteer.co/post/prep-your-perfect-holiday-bar-cart/
- Published: 2021-11-24T15:03:31.000Z
- Updated: 2026-05-17T11:50:02.000Z
- Author: Megan Lee Podsiedlik
- Tags: Lifestyle, Holidays, Alcohol, #Import 2026-08-01 20:40

It’s that time of year: family, friends, awkward conversations with Uncle Bob. Sometimes it’s the simple pleasures in life that get us through the holidays, like the cathartic practice of mixing a good cocktail. Here are a few tips to help you set up your perfect bar cart for the holiday season.

#### Glassware

[**Coupe**](https://www.crateandbarrel.com/mera-coupe-glass/s428497?localedetail=US&a=1552&campaignid=1494332323&adgroupid=60258618120&targetid=pla-471718177139&pla%5Fsku=428497&pcat=HSW&ag=adult&scid=scplp428497&sc%5Fintid=428497&gclid=CjwKCAiA7dKMBhBCEiwAO%5FcrFIQ988S7b4HN5gd41%5FxVauX5v10Yv-7Rulx5pqwxIUaURkb-TV2hExoCr4QQAvD%5FBwE&ref=pamphleteer.co)  
The beauty of a coupe is that it has an olde-worlde feel and you can hold your drink and a cigar in the same hand.

**What goes in it?**  
Sidecar, Gimlet, Champagne, Manhattan, Martinez, Daiquiri.

\~

**Champagne** [**Flute**](https://www.crateandbarrel.com/hip-champagne-glass/s308416?localedetail=US&storeid=763&a=1552&campaignid=10461646737&adgroupid=103999388819&targetid=pla-304006587115&pla%5Fsku=308416&pcat=HSW&ag=adult&gclid=CjwKCAiA7dKMBhBCEiwAO%5FcrFHY5NyjqcQkyNDMorDCKSX1bcsa3f1p9tHHMfIqoT7u4wTAPFcr%5FOxoCAvoQAvD%5FBwE&ref=pamphleteer.co) **or Champagne** [**Tulip**](https://www.crateandbarrel.com/ulla-champagne-glass/s187281?localedetail=US&a=1552&campaignid=1494332323&adgroupid=60258618120&targetid=pla-471718177139&pla%5Fsku=187281&pcat=HSW&ag=adult&scid=scplp187281&sc%5Fintid=187281&gclid=CjwKCAiA7dKMBhBCEiwAO%5FcrFDSm0V6Vgk%5F-jk-Bz8zP95S-t0xAMq0B0ntjb5p84TM%5F6BT8PPqUZxoCvN4QAvD%5FBwE&ref=pamphleteer.co)  
No matter what’s in this glass, it feels flirty, fun, and celebratory. 

**What goes in it?**  
Champagne, Bellini, Mimosa, French 75.

\~

[**Collins**](https://www.neimanmarcus.com/p/godinger-dublin-tom-collins-glasses-set-of-4-prod213650087?utm%5Fsource=google%5Fshopping) **or** [**Highball**](https://www.crateandbarrel.com/vance-cut-glass-highball-glass/s445546?localedetail=US&a=1552&campaignid=1727389627&adgroupid=69157008713&targetid=pla-471718177139&pla%5Fsku=445546&pcat=HSW&ag=adult&scid=scplp445546&sc%5Fintid=445546&gclid=CjwKCAiA7dKMBhBCEiwAO%5FcrFDt88HcPKi1lvR%5F6qy-bQxeZGelzERUXddAulGpxKUnIZU0wmJD6vRoCuUYQAvD%5FBwE&ref=pamphleteer.co) **Glass**  
Make your mixed drinks aromatic with a nice, long stemmed garnish in this glass.

**What goes in it?**  
Mixer Heavy: Long Island, Gin & Tonic, Bloody Mary, Whisky Sour, Long Island Iced Tea, Mojito.

\~

[**Lowball**](https://www.crateandbarrel.com/direction-rocks-glass/s559792?localedetail=US&a=1552&campaignid=1494332323&adgroupid=60258618120&targetid=pla-471718177139&pla%5Fsku=559792&pcat=HSW&ag=adult&scid=scplp559792&sc%5Fintid=559792&gclid=CjwKCAiA7dKMBhBCEiwAO%5FcrFGFtS3h4pB-RCpQMZAeW2n0k99KWHqUtVi7oh2BVk1huKwQNY6yf0xoCPWMQAvD%5FBwE&ref=pamphleteer.co) **Glass**  
Choosing a heavier glass makes it easier to muddle your ingredients and gives your cocktail a masculine feel.

**What goes in it?**  
Spirit heavy: Old Fashioned, Margarita, Mai Tai, White Russian, Negroni.

*Personalize it: Choose an interesting, oversized* [*ice cube mold*](https://www.etsy.com/listing/878584288/custom-monogram-whiskey-ice-cube-tray?gpla=1&gao=1&&ref=pamphleteer.co) *and make it your own.*

\~

[**Red**](https://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/dorset-crystal-red-wine-glass/?catalogId=79&sku=1018239&cm%5Fven=FreePLA&cm%5Fcat=Google&cm%5Fpla=Tabletop%20%26%20Bar%20%3E%20Wine%20Glasses®ion%5Fid=780420&ref=pamphleteer.co) **and/or** [**White**](https://www.crateandbarrel.com/hip-white-wine-glass/s477400?localedetail=US&storeid=763&a=1552&campaignid=10461646737&adgroupid=103999388819&targetid=pla-304006587115&pla%5Fsku=477400&pcat=HSW&ag=adult&gclid=CjwKCAiA7dKMBhBCEiwAO%5FcrFDd8StApHjqVxjIJNst%5Fhy8Il3Cuaai%5Fp62PqSr92fh1le%5FwHVZVkhoC%5FIEQAvD%5FBwE&ref=pamphleteer.co) **Wine Glasses**  
You can make your wine feel elegant with a long stem or cozy and inviting with no stem.

\~

[**Cocktail**](https://www.crateandbarrel.com/craft-spirits-cocktail-glass/s298945?localedetail=US&ref=pamphleteer.co) **Glass**  
This glass makes your feel like 007 or Samatha from Sex and the City. There’s no inbetween. 

**What goes in it?**  
Cosmopolitan, Martini, Lemon Drop, Aviation.

#### Stock Your Bar

**Liquor**  
Start with the classics. Whiskey, vodka, tequila, gin, rum, and wine.

*Personalize it: Choose locally distilled spirits or something special like the whiskey your grandfather always used to drink. Share a little piece of yourself by stocking wines and liquors made in the places you’ve traveled to or that remind you of a memorable experience.*

\~

[**Tools**](https://www.liquor.com/best-bar-sets-5076003?ref=pamphleteer.co)  
[Citrus juicer](https://www.amazon.com/Squeezer-Stainless-Manual-Citrus-Juicer/dp/B07DWXQMGF/ref=asc%5Fdf%5FB07DWXQMGF/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=271419737226&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13063969989426110736&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9013187&hvtargid=pla-473359239774&psc=1&ref=pamphleteer.co), Fine Mesh Strainer, Julep Strainer, [Mixing Glass](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MKMGLZR?ots=1&ascsubtag=[]st[p]cjcuwo5va01wxe9ye9vy4skuk[i]VjSo8g[u]1[t]w[r]google.com[d]D[z]m&tag=thestrategistsite-20&ref=pamphleteer.co), Cocktail [Muddler](https://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/williams-sonoma-muddler/?sku=4466830&cm%5Fven=PLA&cm%5Fite=4466830&cm%5Fcat=Google&cm%5Fpla=Local&gclid=CjwKCAiA7dKMBhBCEiwAO%5FcrFE1MxktFEPtXwnYvMVnYMr3P1yfb5LXiKiisZM3b4kaxKa2wLGXg-hoCL9kQAvD%5FBwE&ref=pamphleteer.co), Shaker, [Bar Spoon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0120SH97G?ots=1&ascsubtag=[]st[p]cjcuwo5va01wxe9ye9vy4skuk[i]clpnfO[u]1[t]w[r]google.com[d]D[z]m&tag=thestrategistsite-20&ref=pamphleteer.co), Jigger, Wine Key, Tongs.

\~

**Mixing Essentials**

- [Bitters](https://www.liquor.com/best-bitters-5080368?ref=pamphleteer.co)
- Sweet/Dry [Vermouth](https://www.liquor.com/best-vermouths-5078323?ref=pamphleteer.co)
- Garnish - Cherries, Rosemary, Citrus, Olives, Mint.

*Personalize it: Get fancy with* [*Luxardo Gourmet Cherries*](https://www.amazon.com/Luxardo-Maraschino-Cherries-418-mL/dp/B00AQB146W?ref=pamphleteer.co)*, or garnish your cocktails with fresh rosemary plucked for a* [*rosemary plant*](https://shopgreendigs.com/products/rosemary-plant?variant=39570633523245¤cy=USD&utm%5Fsource=google&utm%5Fmedium=paidsearch&utm%5Fcampaign=11558643110&utm%5Fterm=&utm%5Fbrand=greendigs&utm%5Fsbu=nextgen&utm%5Fagency=disruptive&utm%5Fplacement=shopping&utm%5Fsegment=nonbrand) *on your cart.*

- Simple syrup

*Personalize it: Make your own custom simple syrups for a signature taste.* [*Orange Peel*](https://www.thespruceeats.com/orange-simple-syrup-recipe-995210?ref=pamphleteer.co) *Simple Syrup,* [*Rosemary* ](https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/247475/rosemary-simple-syrup/?ref=pamphleteer.co)*Simple Syrup, or even a festive* [*Cranberry*](https://www.marthastewart.com/329039/cranberry-simple-syrup?ref=pamphleteer.co) *Simple Syrup.*

- [Grenadine](https://www.drinkhacker.com/2020/05/26/the-best-grenadine-roundup-6-brands-tested/?ref=pamphleteer.co)
- Soda
- Tonic
- [Cocktail Picks](https://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/antique-brass-cocktail-picks/?catalogId=79&sku=4189103&cm%5Fven=FreePLA&cm%5Fcat=Google&cm%5Fpla=Tabletop%20%26%20Bar%20%3E%20Bar%20Tools®ion%5Fid=780420&ref=pamphleteer.co)

*Personalize it: Pick out disposable or reusable picks that set the tone.*

- Straws

#### Simple, Staple Cocktails That Make You Look Like A Pro

- [Gimlet](https://www.liquor.com/recipes/gimlet/?ref=pamphleteer.co) (gin)
- [Manhattan ](https://www.liquor.com/recipes/manhattan-2/?ref=pamphleteer.co)(bourbon)
- [Old fashioned](https://www.liquor.com/recipes/bourbon-old-fashioned/?ref=pamphleteer.co) (bourbon)
- [Margarita](https://www.liquor.com/recipes/margarita/?ref=pamphleteer.co) (tequila)
- [Cosmopolitan](https://www.liquor.com/recipes/cosmopolitan/?ref=pamphleteer.co) (vodka)
- [Whisky Sour](https://www.liquor.com/recipes/whiskey-sour/?ref=pamphleteer.co) (bourbon)
- [French 75](https://www.liquor.com/recipes/french-75-2/?ref=pamphleteer.co) (gin, champagne)
- [Martini](https://www.liquor.com/vodka-martini-cocktail-recipe-5076791?ref=pamphleteer.co) (vodka)
- [Daiquiri](https://www.liquor.com/recipes/daiquiri/?ref=pamphleteer.co) (rum)

#### Cocktails For The Holidays

- [White Russian](https://www.liquor.com/recipes/white-russian/?ref=pamphleteer.co) (vodka, kahlua)
- [Hot Toddy](https://www.liquor.com/recipes/hot-toddy/?ref=pamphleteer.co) (bourbon)
- [Spiced Eggnog](https://www.liquor.com/recipes/spiced-eggnog/?ref=pamphleteer.co) (brandy)
- [Cranberry-Ginger Mimosa](https://www.liquor.com/recipes/sugared-cranberry-ginger-mimosa/?ref=pamphleteer.co) (champagne)
- [Espresso Martini ](https://www.liquor.com/recipes/espresso-martini-2/?ref=pamphleteer.co)(vodka/kahlua)