Summer entertaining season is officially here so we're sharing some of our favorite cocktails to complete any menu—the kind of recipes you'll reach for all summer long. And because the right glassware can make every drink taste a little better, we're rounding things out with the bar cart pieces we're loving right now. 

The best gatherings are the ones where the host isn't stressed, and that starts with having the right recipes in your back pocket. Last year, our Rum Runner was one of the most popular cocktail recipes in our community, so we're bringing it back for another summer alongside a few more crowd-pleasing favorites. 

Sweet Tea Rum Punch

Paloma-Style Mimosas

Red Wine Sangria

Rum Runner

Bar Cart Upgrades

Even a simple spritz can feel a little more special with the right garnish and glass. Our browser tabs are constantly filled with barware and colorful glassware we've been eyeing but haven't quite made room for yet. Warm summer nights feel like the perfect excuse to revisit them. Here are a few favorites we're loving right now—but click through for the full list of bar cart essentials we're eyeing this season.

1. The perfect set of glasses made for stacking.

2. Oversized cocktail shaker that makes batching drinks a breeze.

3. A bottle opener that is good-looking enough to leave out all summer.

4. Beautiful cocktail glasses.

5. Aperitivo themed cocktail napkins.

6.A conversation-starting fish pitcher that does the icebreaking for you.

Cheers to a summer full of delicious bites and ice-cold drinks. Whether you're hosting a crowd or simply treating yourself to a quiet moment at the end of the day, we hope these recipes and finds help make the season a little more memorable. 

-Food52

P.S. Every great drink deserves a snack. If you're still planning the menu, we have plenty of summer appetizers and no-cook bites to go with them. 

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