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S ummer celebrations are here, it’s all about family and friends coming together, and the bar cart is an essential accessory for 2022. PEI Living and Notables have all the advice and tips to raise your bar cart! Obviously, the first thing you’ll require is a bar cart. Choose one that fits into your décor. It doesn’t necessarily need to have wheels; just ensure that it’s not wobbly or unstable. In addition to alcohol, you’ll need to stock up on juices, simple syrup, sodas and garnishes. Small bottles of vermouth, bitters, and quality mixers are useful. The proper glassware is essential: beer glasses, champagne flutes, and red and white wine glasses. The anatomy of a red wine glass helps to mellow the harsh tannins of most red wines. It also helps make spicier, bolder red wines smoother and more rounded. White wine glasses are designed to preserve the cooler temperature and delicate floral aromas of white wines. Collins glasses—tall and skinny glasses usually used for mixed drinks—should be included, as well as a martini glass, an iconic cocktail glass for mixed drinks like martinis and Manhattans. A rocks glass set is a staple in any home bar, and the glasses come in two varieties: single rocks glasses and double rocks glasses. Both are small and sturdy, with the double being slightly larger than the single glass. The addition of suitable glassware is an opportunity to collect and display unique choices.
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