Building your dream drinks trolley

Love the art of entertaining? This edit will transform your Summer entertaining. Whip up the perfect beverage for your friends and family from the comfort of your perfectly curated bar cart.

Bar Cart:

A place for everything, and everything in it's place. Your cart is the home for all your drinks, mixers, beverage bits and bobs, and glassware. The foundation of your dream drinks trolly, starts with the cart.

There's a variety of finishes on offer, so start thinking about what theme you want to go with. Are you opting for an opulent metallic frame in copper or gold, a timeless monochrome, or is a natural rattan look more aligned to your abode?

Check out some of our favourite picks:

• Martini Bar Cart, available at Pillow Talk

• Avalon Rattan Bar Cart, available at Big W

• Drinks Trolley, available at Wheel & Barrow

Utensils:

Already a pro with a cocktail shaker, but looking to upgrade your equipment? We’ve scoured a great selection of shakers on the market to up your drinks game. Look to:

• Rattan Cocktail Shaker, available at Cotton On
• Cocktail Shaker, available at Wheel & Barrow
• Mr Consistent Cocktail Shaker, available at Universal Store

No bar tending skills? No problem! Cocktail making kits are readily available to help you perfect your pour. Look for combinations that include a shaker and jigger, available in kits from:

• Cocktail Kit 3pc, available at Myer
• Uberbartools Shake & Jigger, available at House
• Cellar Premium Luxe 3 Piece Set, available at Robins Kitchen
• Smith & Nobel 4 Piece Set, available at Harris Scarfe

Glassware:

Get ready to sip and serve your creations with a selection of glassware styles. From refined martini glasses and champagne coupes, to generous gin balloons, we've hand selected options suited to any budget.

Champagne:

In preparation for a festive cheers, add a twist of 1920’s speakeasy to your entertaining by investing in a set of champagne coupes, available at:

• Coupe America's 20 Speakeasy, available at Wheel & Barrow:
• Harmony Champagne Coupe, available at Myer:
• Briella Champagne Coupe Glass, available at Pillow Talk

Martinis:

Don’t overcomplicate a martini, but find suitable and sophisticated glasses ready to impress even 007 himself:

• Cellar Tonic Martini Glass, available at Robins Kitchen
• Villeroy & Boch Maxima Martini Goblet, available David Jones
• Storsint Martini Glass, available at Ikea

Gin:

Gin is bigger than ever, and there’s no better way to serve it than in a generous gin balloon. We have rounded up our favourite servers from
• Duet Gin Balloon, available at Myer:
• Gin & Tonic Glass Balloon, available at Wheel & Barrow
• Duet Gin Balloon, available at Matchbox

Coasters:

Keep the coasters handy and looking chic with options favouring natural textures, botanical prints and summer colour palettes. This season we are loving:

• Acacia Wood Coasts, available at Kmart
• White Washed Rattan Coasters, available at Target
• Home Republic Seville Rattan Natural Coasers, available at Adairs
• Eucalypt Coaster Set, available at Bed Bath N’ Table

Garnishes:

For those partial to gin and cocktail varieties, thoughtful displays of garnishes never go astray. Dehydrated fruits are perfect for the season and add a zesty visual to your drink trolley. Look for options available at Liquorland, Mr Consistent and The Source Bulk Food.

For those DIYers, it’s easy to dehydrate your own fruit with appliances from:

Sunbeam Food Dehydrator, available at Myer

No Whiskey Sour is complete without it’s iconic maraschino cherry. Place a cherry on top, with packs from Coles, Woolworths and Aldi.

To create a refreshing finish to your cocktail, add a sprig of rosemary, thyme, lavender or a sprinkle of edible flowers. Stock up from Fresh Sensations located on level 1 and ground.

Suddenly inspired to entertain? With these decor staples, your bar cart will certainly look the part, just in time for the festivity and frivolity of the Christmas season. Cheers!