A DIY Sangria Bar Palm Springs Party

I love any excuse to entertain so when Ecco Domani reached out about their collaboration with Christian Siriano, whose limited edition bottle design was inspired by the iconic glamour of 1960s Palm Springs, my ears perked up — and my mouth started watering! Inspired by the bright palm leaf design of the bottle, I thought it would be fun to create a DIY Sangria Bar Party that channeled Palm Springs glamour! Read on to see how to do it.

First, how pretty is this bottle? Christian Siriano was inspired by Palm Springs — hello bougainvillea and palm fronds! — which I couldn’t love more. The bottle was my lead jumping off point for inspiration.

Since I’m lucky enough to actually live in Palm Springs, I needed to look no further than our yard to help with the decor.

I snipped a few branches of bougainvillea (but you can even cheat with faux bougainvillea branches).

Then, I added a few to our tabletop, along with some palm fronds.

You could snip fronds from your own palm trees if you happen to have them.

Or, use faux ones, which is what I did since I have attained quite the collection. Note: The white palm fronds are no longer available, but you could easily spray paint real or faux green ones with white spray paint for the same look.

When it comes to sangria, it’s all about two things: wine + fruit.

This Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio is light-bodied and fruity. Perfect to sip on its own or to use for sangria.

I put fruit into pretty bowls, including raspberries, blackberries and strawberries.

I also put out oranges…

And lemons, as well as peaches, watermelon slices, grapes and fresh mint.

Speaking of lemons, how lovely are these lemon napkins and dishes?

But back to the fruit! The major bonus is that it doubles as decor and makes for a colorful tabletop!

It also makes it a cinch for your guests to customize their individual glasses of sangria.

Or, if preferred, guests can sip the wine as-is, since it’s like summer in a glass with delicate floral aromas and a hint of citrus, and then nibble on the fruit instead. Win-win-win all the way around.

The hue is so pretty too.

I also blended up fresh watermelon for those who preferred watermelon sangria.

For watermelon sangria, simply add watermelon juice and Pinot Grigio to your glass.

Then, add the fruit that you like, such as blackberries…

Raspberries…

Strawberries…

And mix!

Tip: In lieu of ice cubes, freeze grapes instead, which will keep your drink cool without watering it down.

I also put out sparkling water for those who prefer to add some bubbly to their sangria.

It really couldn’t be easier! And it makes playing hostess easy too, since your guests can help themselves.

Put out your most fun and colorful glassware to play up the fruity, colorful Palm Springs theme.

And voila, you are ready for Palm Springs-style entertaining!

Of course, don’t forget a fun outfit too! I couldn’t resist dressing the part in this palm leaf dress (that’s under $25…shhh!).

What can I say?

I’m constantly inspired by Palm Springs and love that Christian Siriano is too!

I hope you’ve been inspired to grab some fruit, fronds and friends for a fun summer soiree!

Cheers!

GET THE LOOK OF A PALM SPRINGS TABLETOP:

PHOTOS BY FRED MOSER

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21 Comments

Liz on August 3, 2017 at 2:36 pm

That looks so good and the bottle is pretty!!!

Kelly on August 3, 2017 at 2:40 pm

Thank you! The bottle is so pretty, isn’t it? I love the pretty palm frond design!
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B.K.L. on August 3, 2017 at 2:39 pm

Need to throw a brunch and decorate the table like you did…I need ALL this!!!

Kelly on August 3, 2017 at 2:41 pm

Please do! And tag me so I can see your pics xo!
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Daisy on August 3, 2017 at 2:42 pm

I need a festive drink stat!!! Beautiful presentation!!!

Kelly on August 3, 2017 at 3:25 pm

Thank you so much! And I hear ya. The weekend is almost here. Cheers to that!
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Toby on August 3, 2017 at 3:00 pm

That wine bottle is such a pretty decoration!!

Kelly on August 3, 2017 at 3:27 pm

Isn’t it? Love how Christian Siriano captured that Palm Springs style so perfectly.
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TXGirl on August 3, 2017 at 3:08 pm

That is the prettiest sangria I have ever seen!

Kelly on August 9, 2017 at 2:17 pm

Thanks so much! So easy too. But blending up watermelon makes such a pretty pinky hue. 🙂
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Jesse on August 3, 2017 at 3:12 pm

Let’s party!

Kelly on August 9, 2017 at 2:20 pm

Cheers to that!
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Pamela K. on August 3, 2017 at 3:15 pm

Looks so refreshing and festive. Nothing like a summer blast.

Kelly on August 9, 2017 at 2:22 pm

So refreshing, especially out here in the desert heat. Gotta love summer!
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Cassandra on August 3, 2017 at 3:17 pm

Your table is fabulous…and the wine bottle is a beautiful design.

Kelly on August 9, 2017 at 2:23 pm

Thank you so much! Setting up a beautiful table is my favorite part of playing hostess.
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Wanda on August 3, 2017 at 3:17 pm

Girl, you make everything look so good.

Kelly on August 9, 2017 at 2:24 pm

Haha thanks Wanda!!!
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Srlwarn on August 3, 2017 at 4:07 pm

This makes me want to run out and buy a bottle NOW!

Kelly on August 9, 2017 at 2:25 pm

Glad to have provided the inspiration!

Simone on June 6, 2018 at 4:31 pm

Do you mind telling me where you got the wine glasses? When I click on the link it brought me to the Lowes website. Thanks!