Start with the glassware, then build the cart around it
A holiday bar cart works best when one piece sets the tone. The Make Merry Double Old-Fashioned Glasses, Set of 4 from kate spade new york give you a clear starting point: four matching glasses that are described as a blend of fashionable and functional. Use them as the anchor for your Christmas bar cart styling, then add the bottles, tools and garnishes that support the drinks you actually plan to serve.
This guide walks through a supported setup: what the catalog confirms about the glasses, how to place them on the cart, and one festive cocktail recipe you can make without guessing at proportions.
What the catalog confirms about the Make Merry glasses
- Make Merry Double Old-Fashioned Glasses, Set of 4: Set includes (4) double old-fashioned glasses. Four glasses give you a working set for a small gathering or a two-person household with backup glasses on the cart.
Make Merry Double Old-Fashioned Glasses, Set of 4 - Make Merry Double Old-Fashioned Glasses, Set of 4: The glasses are described as the perfect blend of fashionable and functional. That positioning supports using them as both display pieces and working glassware on a styled cart.
- Make Merry Double Old-Fashioned Glasses, Set of 4: Catalog price is USD 39.75, with a catalog comparison price of USD 53.00. Knowing the listed price helps you decide how much of your bar cart budget goes to glassware versus bottles and tools.
A supported holiday bar cart setup
These steps use only what the catalog confirms and general styling logic. They do not assume dimensions, assembly requirements or care instructions that are not supplied.
- Clear the cart and choose a base tray: Empty the cart completely and wipe it down before styling. A tray corrals the four glasses and any bottles so the cart looks intentional rather than cluttered.
- Place the glasses where they are easy to reach: Put the four double old-fashioned glasses on the tray or top shelf at the front, so guests can serve themselves without moving bottles. Keep them upright and away from the cart edge.
- Group bottles and tools behind the glasses: Arrange spirits, mixers and bar tools behind the glassware. The catalog does not specify glass dimensions, so check the fit on your own cart before committing to a layout.
- Add garnishes and a small festive accent: A small bowl for garnishes and one seasonal decoration keep the cart tied to the holiday without crowding the working surface.
- Set out the recipe card: Write the espresso martini recipe below on a small card so guests can make their own drinks with the proportions the catalog supplies.
The espresso martini recipe supplied with the glasses
The catalog includes a specific recipe to follow with these glasses: 1.5 oz mezcal, 1 oz coffee liqueur, 1 oz simple syrup, cocoa powder, and a cinnamon stick garnish. Use those exact proportions rather than improvising, and keep the cocoa powder and cinnamon sticks on the cart so the drink can be finished in front of guests.
Because the catalog does not supply shaking, chilling or serving instructions beyond the ingredient list, follow your usual method for combining the ingredients and taste before serving. The recipe is the one piece of drink guidance the catalog confirms, so treat it as the anchor rather than adding unverified variations.
Christmas bar cart styling that keeps the glasses usable
- Keep the working zone clear: Leave enough flat space on the cart to set down a glass and a shaker. Styling should not block the area where drinks are actually made.
- Use height without hiding the glasses: A small riser or a stacked book can lift bottles behind the glasses. The catalog does not confirm glass dimensions, so check clearance on your cart before stacking.
- Repeat one festive color: Pick a single holiday color for a tray, napkins or a garnish bowl so the cart reads as coordinated rather than busy.
- Leave the glasses where guests can see them: The Make Merry glasses are the visual anchor. Displaying all four together makes the set look deliberate and invites use.
Care and handling: what is and is not confirmed
The supplied catalog record for the Make Merry Double Old-Fashioned Glasses does not include care, safety or compatibility instructions. That means dishwasher suitability, microwave use and stacking guidance are not confirmed by the available information. Until you have manufacturer care details, hand wash the glasses and dry them promptly, and avoid stacking them directly on top of one another.
This is a handling recommendation based on the absence of supplied care instructions, not a manufacturer instruction. If care details become available, follow those instead.
Why this set suits a holiday cart
- Make Merry Double Old-Fashioned Glasses, Set of 4: The glasses are from kate spade new york and are described as fashionable and functional. A designed set gives the cart a finished look while still being intended for actual use.
- Make Merry Double Old-Fashioned Glasses, Set of 4: The set includes four glasses, matching the four-drink batch implied by the supplied recipe proportions. Four glasses line up with serving a small group without needing to wash glasses mid-party.
