Experts Reveal the 20 Items Every 20-Something Needs in Their Bar Cart

This Safavieh bar cart with a Metal Finish ($240) is perfect for creating an intimate and inviting environment – but if it's a tad too pricey, consider DIYing an affordable bar cart yourself. "Take a cue from your room and coordinate details with your existing decor", explained Francesco Bilotto, design and entertaining Expert. "For example, if you have an accent color or a prominent metallic finish in your space, think about bringing that in and taking your basics to bold."

To avoid looking like an amateur drink mixer, nix all regular spoons from your bar cart and invest in a handy bar spoon, which is designed to be long enough to property swirl and mix ingredients in long glasses. This Gold Bar Spoon ($9) also includes a muddler on the bottom for conveniently smashing up ingredients like mint sprigs.

Your bar area will be a mingling hotspot, so pay attention to the small details, like these Brass Inlay Coasters ($12). When your guests are fighting over cute coasters, you'll never have to worry about water marks.

William Yin and Sam Zaghal, cofounders of Morgan Street Co. and the duo behind the popular Whiskey Stone Kickstarter, both recommend stocking your bar cart with fresh garnishes for your guests. "You'll need fresh fruit slices, fresh berries, pomegranate seeds, fresh herb sprigs, novelty ice, specialty sugars and salts for rimming, and edible glitter stars," they explained. This Mimira Platter ($24) is perfect for laying out ingredients and garnishes.

Every novice drink mixer has to start somewhere. Urban Outfitters' Metallic Cocktail Shaker Set ($39) is the ultimate bar starter kit, as it comes equipped with a cocktail shaker, jigger, bar spoon, and strainer.

What's the one thing experts always keep stocked in preparation for those unexpected dinner guests? "Bubbles!" shared Diane McMartin, wine consultant and author of This Calls For a Drink!: The Best Wines and Beers to Pair With Every Situation. "Always have a few flutes — these Star Cluster Flutes ($14) are elegant and affordable! [Keep] on your bar cart or shelf and a bottle of a sparkling wine you love in the refrigerator."

Be prepared to open that chilled bottle of wine within a moment's notice. "Pulltaps makes the tried-and-true, iconic waiters' corkscrew, and unless you're opening a lot of older bottles, it's all you need," said Diane McMartin. "They come in lots of colors and they're not so expensive. . . . I have the Pulltap's Pink Corkscrew ($5), and it makes me happy every time I see it."

We love indulging in Sugarfina's Liquor-Flavored Gummies — and they're the perfect addition to your home bar. Not only do they add an affordable stylish touch to your cart, but these Peach Bellini Gummies ($8) will be a sweet treat for your guests to munch on while they're hanging out.

Ever gone to a party and seen dozens of poured glasses lying around? Make sure everyone can spot their drink by stocking up your bar with these colorful Gummed Up Drink Markers ($10).

This Stainless Steel Ice Bucket and Scooper ($67) will make it possible for you to keep ice for your drinks or cocktail shaker within an arm's reach.

This isn't your grandpa's home bar, so make this Copper Pineapple Cocktail Shaker ($80) the statement piece of your cart. Not only will it be an Instagram-worthy conversation piece, it'll mix and cool the perfect cocktail every time.

These Hello Beautiful Pint Glasses ($15) make your beer-loving guests feel flattered when they come over for a beer.