20 Essentials to Stock your Bar
Last week I shared How We Created the Coolest Bar in Texas. I “interviewed” Sweet Shark and asked him what he considered the essential items needed for properly stocking a bar. So if you’re attending a “Stocking the Bar” Shower anytime soon or just want to know what you should have in your home bar for entertaining, have a seat and join Sweet Shark and me for a little bar hop.
20 Essentials to Stock your Bar
The Liquors
- Bourbon ~ such as Jim Bean, Wellers, or Old Charter
- Scotch ~ such as Dewar’s or Cutty Sark
3. Vodka ~ such as Skye, Monopolowa, or if you’re in Texas, we love Tito’s
4. Gin ~ such as Beefeaters
5. Tequila ~ preferably 100% agave, such as Sauza Blue
6. Rum ~ such as Bacardi or Captain Morgan Silver Spiced Rum
The Mixers
7. Tonic Water
8. Soda Water
9. Ginger Ale
10. 7-Up or Sprite
Citrus Fruits
11. Lemons
12. Limes
The Liqueurs
13. Orange Liqueur ~ such as Grand Marnier, Cointreau, or Triple Sec
The Bitters
14. Bitters ~ such as Angostura or Peychaud’s
The Tools
15. Cocktail Shaker
16. Muddler ~ used to mash or bruise fruit or leaves, such as mint
17. Cocktail Spoon ~ for when it’s stirred, not shaken
18. Juicer ~ for juicing lemons and limes
19. Small Paring Knife ~ for slicing lemons and limes for mixing and garnishing
20. Measuring Cup ~ for measuring ingredient amounts; Sweet Shark especially loves his little OXO measuring cup
Sweet Shark and I hope his 20 Essentials to Stock your Bar is helpful. Throw yourself your own stock the bar party!
thanks for these ideas! I’m always looking to expand my tools for good drinks!
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Tianna, we’re glad we could help you! Please drop in anytime.