bar cart essentials

{ modern decanter }

One of my closest girlfriends just moved into a new place downtown. I've helped her with setting the place up and we decided to stage a small family antique table as a bar cart. She found a perfect lucite tray and pretty textured glasses but still needs a few accent pieces. Bar accessories always make a great gift, and it's fun to have all the tools necessary to whip up a fancy cocktail at home and impress guests. Here are a few ideas, all under $40, for a happy housewarming or hostess gift.

{ marble coasters }

{ ice mallet and bag }

{ small-batch bitters }

{ bar tools set }

{ cocktail shaker }

{ a cocktail recipe book }

{ a flask }

{ shot glass }