The Hostess Edit: Bar Car MVP
There’s one guest who always shows up dressed to impress, never overstays their welcome, and instantly lights up the room—and no, it’s not your friend with the great playlist. It’s bubbles.
Whether you’re setting the mood for a cozy dinner party or just clinking glasses at home on a random Wednesday, sparkling wine is the effortless star of any well-stocked bar cart. From Champagne to Prosecco to sparkling rosé, a chilled bottle of bubbly brings instant celebration to any occasion—and looks damn good doing it.
Here's why bubbles will always be my bar cart MVP:
They're the ultimate shortcut to elegance.
You don’t need a shaker or a fancy garnish—just pop the cork and pour. Bubbles do the work for you.They go with everything.
Caviar and potato chips? Check. Oysters and steak frites? Also yes. Even takeout sushi feels elevated with a chilled glass of sparkling wine.They’re a crowd-pleaser.
Dry or sweet, classic or rosé—there’s a bubbly for everyone, and it always feels special.They play well with others.
Use them as a cocktail base or in a spritz to stretch the bottle and add a creative twist.
Here are a few favorites I love to rotate on my cart (and in my fridge):
Champagne (for the real-deal sparkle): Veuve Clicquot, Ruinart, or Billecart-Salmon
Prosecco (for easy sipping): La Marca, Mionetto
Cava (affordable and crisp): Freixenet, Segura Viudas
Sparkling Rosé (hello, brunch): anything pale pink with fine bubbles
If you want to dress it up a bit, bubbles are the perfect base. Try making one of these cocktails:
French 75 – Champagne, gin, lemon, simple syrup
Aperol Spritz – Prosecco, Aperol, soda water
Sparkling Paloma – Grapefruit juice, tequila (or not!), splash of bubbles
St-Germain Spritz – Elderflower liqueur, sparkling wine, club soda
Classic Mimosa – Orange juice + bubbly (try blood orange for a twist)
Bubbles are the life of the party, even when there’s no party at all. They’re easy, chic, and always the right answer. Stock a bottle (or two), and you’ll be ready to toast whatever comes your way—big moments, small wins, and everything in between.
Your hostess,
Jaci