When stocking your home bar your liquor and equipment stock really depends on what you plan to serve. Assuming that you will want to make the most common cocktails, this is a basic list.
Spirits: Bourbon, Brandy, Canadian Whiskey, Gin, Rum, Scotch, Tequila, Vodka, Whiskey
Liqueurs: Amaretto, Bailey's or other Irish Cream, Creme de Cacao, Dark or Spiced Rum, Grand Marnier, Kahlua or other Coffee Liqueur, Peach Schnapps, Sweet Vermouth, Triple Sec
Mixes: Bloody Mary Mix, Pina Colada Mix, Sour Mix
Juices: Orange Juice, Cranberry Juice, Lime Juice, Pineapple Juice, Grapefruit Juice, Tomato Juice
Sodas: Cola, Club soda, Diet Cola, Ginger Ale, Lemon-Lime Soda, Tonic
Other Mixers: Bananas, Bitters, Coffee, Grenadine, Half & Half, Ice Cream, Milk, Simple Syrup, Strawberries, Tabasco Sauce, Water, Worcestershire Sauce
Garnishes: Celery, Cocktail Onions, Coarse Salt, Lemons, Limes, Maraschino Cherries, Nutmeg, Olives, Oranges, Powdered Chocolate, Sugar, Whipped Cream
Equipment: bar spoon, bottle opener, bottle sealers, can opener, cocktail napkins and coasters, cocktail picks, containers for garnishes, corkscrew, cutting board, electric blender, funnel, ice bucket with tongs, ice pick, juice squeezer, measuring cups and spoon set, mixing glass, shaker and strainer, sharp knife, straws-both long and short, swizzle sticks, towels, vegetable peeler or a twist cutter |
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