In continuing my preparations for St. Patrick's Day, today I am unveiling the second half of my St. Patrick's Day Breakfast Bar Cart. As you probably recall from yesterday's post, the top tier of my bar cart was outfitted with a lovely and very delicious Irish coffee service. While Irish coffee is a great way to kick of St. Paddy's Day, it may not be a practical option for those of you who might be wishing to have a productive day. The second tier of my Irish Bar Cart contains food and beverage options for St. Patrick's Day that are absolutely delicious and really easy to assemble. Here is how I went about rounding out my breakfast bar cart:
In an effort to come up with a morning beverage that was delicious, refreshing and festive, I have opted to serve a delicious pitcher of Lime, Kiwi Berry and Mint Infused water. We are now entering the start of the spring season, so these flavors couldn't be more appropriate for this time of year. Not only are all three components green, but they all pair beautifully together. Here is what I used to create this fabulously festive beverage:
- Simon Pearce Addison Pitcher
- 1/2 Pint Kiwi Berries (Rinsed and sliced in half)
- 2 Limes (Rinsed and sliced paper thin)
- 1 Bunch Fresh Mint (Garnish each glass with a sprig)
- Gold Foil Paper Straws
- CB2 Marta Olive Green Double Old Fashioned Glass
- CB2 Marta Tasting Glass (to hold extra lime slices for garnish)
Instructions
- Fill a pitcher with cold filtered water
- Add 1 lime thinly sliced and 1/2 pint of sliced kiwi berries
- Allow to sit for at least 30 minutes before serving
- Serve water over ice with a fresh sprig of mint and slice of lime to garnish
When it came to assembling this breakfast bar cart, I knew I couldn't just have beverages. I decided to serve a freshly baked loaf of Irish Soda Bread alongside my Irish coffee and infused water. This bread is an Irish classic and makes for a fabulous addition to any meal (especially breakfast!).
In an effort to save time, I have to admit that I bought the bread from a bakery. However, if you are looking to try your hand at making Irish soda bread from scratch, here is a great recipe. To serve this bread, I used the following:
- World Market's Jade Colored Glass Pedestal Stand
- Gold Serving Paper
- CB2 Small Cuatro Platters
- Laguiole Pearl Handle Knife Set
I am so thrilled with the way this bar cart came together and cannot wait to share these breakfast treats with my friends tomorrow. I hope every has a wonderful and spirited St. Patrick's Day tomorrow!
