A well-stocked bar allows you to mix cocktails more efficiently for your special occasions. Start with the base spirits such as vodka, gin, rum, whiskey, tequila, brandy and Scotch. Stock your bar with 750ml bottles. If you are having a party and know that you’ll be serving a particular base spirits, buy larger 1 liter bottles. These items are a must have for your bar accessories.
Having a small refrigerator in your home bar is handy for storing ingredients and cooling liquids.
Base Spirits:
Bourbon
Canadian Whisky
Scotch Whisky (Blended and Single Malt)
Irish Whiskey
Vodka
Gin
Rum (Light & Dark)
Tequila (Silver, Reposado and Anejo)
Brandy (Cognac and Armagnac)
Cachaca
Champagne
Liqueurs:
Vermouth (Sweet & Dry)
Curacao (White & Blue)
Orange flavored liqueur (such as Cointreau, Grand Marnier, Triple Sec)
Creme de Menthe (White & Green)
Creme de Cacao (White & Dark)
Creme de Cassis
Chocolate flavored liqueur
Midori
Campari
Flavored brandies (Apricot, Blackberry, Cherry)
Amaretto
Anisette
Benedictine
Coffee liqueur (such as Kahlua, Tia Maria etc)
Sambuca
B&B
Peach Schnapps
Irish cream liqueur (such as Bailey’s)
Maraschino liqueur
Sloe Gin
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