There's no doubt about it: Outdoor dining season is upon us! When the weather is nice, all you want to do is invite a bunch of friends and family over to partake in your favorite grilling recipes, delicious BBQ sides, and all the no-bake desserts you can create. But hold up! If you've got a lot of mouths to feed, that means you have to provide a lot for them to drink, too.
Sure, you can whip out the ol' cooler and fill it with ice. Or, you can be the hostess with the mostest and put out a pretty drink dispenser instead. Picture it: a vat of refreshing strawberry lemonade for the kids, or better yet, a batch summer cocktail for the adults right there on the table for all to see (and drink!). And we have just the vessel for you to use all summer long: The Pioneer Woman Delaney 2-Gallon Glass Drink Dispenser. Isn't she a beauty?
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Of course, since it's from Ree Drummond, this drink dispenser is not only pretty but it's practical, too. The sturdy glass jug has a wide top, making it easy to fill and clean, and a stainless steel spigot to dispense all that deliciousness. It fits two gallons of goodness, too, so you don't have to constantly refill it when you have company over. It's durable and portable, which means you can bring it to every potluck or backyard barbecue you're invited to this year.
And best of all, that pretty floral stand isn't just for show. Nope, it's actually removable so it can double as a tray to hold ice or cans and bottles of store-bought stuff. You can easily fit four to six cans and still use the dispenser separately. All you need to do is slide it towards the end of the table so you can easily place a glass underneath. See, we told you it was practical. No wonder Walmart has designated it a "popular pick!"
If you want to offer more of a selection, this is where we mention that Ree offers a double drink dispenser with a one-gallon capacity with both jugs sitting on top of an ice bucket. It even has little chalkboard signs included so you can label them! She's also got pretty, lightweight acrylic options if glass isn't your thing. So really, the choice isn't whether to get a drink dispenser for the summer, it's which one!