Everything You Need to Make Your Backyard an Outdoor Bar This Summer

Make the most out of your outdoor space!

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July 15, 2021

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If you’ve been looking for ways to keep your drinks cool during the hot summer sun, these outdoor bar accessories are here to come to your rescue. From cute ice buckets to stainless steel ice cubes that won’t leave your drinks diluted, we’ve rounded up some outdoor bar options that you and your guests are sure to love.

$149.99
Amazon

This innovative cooler can be used with the lid down for a more traditional set up, or you can lift the top up to 10-inches so that it becomes the perfect table. It holds up to 17-gallons, and it’s made from weather-resistant resin so you don’t have to worry about it aging poorly.

$90
Amazon

Never worry about preparing the perfect glass of vino again with this portable wine purifier. Just pop it over the top of your glass and pour your wine through it for the perfectly aerated glass of wine poured at the most ideal temperature.

$50
SWELL

Not only is this S’well ice bucket stylish, it will keep your ice cold even on the hottest days for as long as you need it. It also comes with handy tongs and features a teakwood print that will go perfectly with any outdoor bar accessories that you already have.

$199.99 $162
Amazon
19% Off

Once you’ve invested in an ice maker, you’ll never go back. This machine has a simple two-button operation and can produce up to 33-pounds of ice per day.

$39
Amazon

Getting the perfect texture of rosé with a traditional blender can prove difficult, which is why this little tool is truly amazing. It turns up to 32-ounces of liquid into a perfect slushy texture simply by squeezing the container’s sides!

$304.99
Wayfair

These adorable bar stools are just as comfortable as they are cute. They come in a set of two and feature sturdy metal legs as a base as well as a rattan blend that makes the seat and back super stylish.

$40
Williams-Sonoma

Build your own collection of outdoor drinkware with this pretty collection made from durable tritan. They offer tumblers, old fashioned glasses, wine glasses and even a couple of different pitchers, so you can always be prepared. You can also choose from a few different colors.

$13
Amazon

If you’re sick of traditional plastic outdoor glasses, these aluminum options offer a fun, fresh take. They come in four bright colors and three sizes, so you’re covered no matter what.

$80
Amazon

This beverage dispenser has a stainless steel ice core that will keep your drinks cold without leaving them watered down from the hot sun. It holds up to 1.5-gallons, and the bottom is double-walled so you don’t have to worry about condensation.

$49 $44
Amazon
11% Off

Think of this little gadget as a giant koozie for your entire wine bottle. It fastens over the top and bottom of the bottle, and it’s able to adjust for different sizes of 750-milliliter wine and champagne bottles. It also comes in a lot of fun colors.

$28
Amazon

Everyone at this point is familiar with the fact that normal koozies don’t fit over hard seltzers. Don’t worry, this BruMate option is here to come to your rescue. They are double-walled so your drink stays cold and doesn’t start producing annoying condensation. They also have tons of fun colors, so you can buy a set or mix and match.

$598
West Elm

Feel like you’re on island time with this stylish rattan bar cart. It offers wine holders on the bottom shelf and durable wheels that are actually made for commercial or residential use.

$33
Amazon

Take charge of the ambiance on your patio with these weatherproof antique-style lights. The string is 48-feet long and casts a warm glow that will make your space feel truly magical.

$20
Amazon

Don’t let your guests have watered-down cocktails while sitting outside in the summer sun. These stainless steel ice cubes keep drinks perfectly chilled without leaving them diluted. This set includes eight stones, so you’ll have plenty to pass around.

$219
The Home Depot

This propane-fueled fire pit offers enough space for your guests to set their drinks down and even has a side space that could easily hold bottles. The lava rock is included, and the entire set up is completely weather and rust resistant.

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