Stock Your Basic Bar!
The following things are needed to stock a bar, both basic and full. You may, however, leave some things off if you know your guests well enough to know what they prefer. If this is not what you are looking for, click
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Liquors, Liqueurs, and Cordials--Basic Bar
- Bourbon
- Brandy and Cognac
- Whiskey
- Gin
- Rum (light and dark)
- Scotch
- Tequila (white, but gold is smoother)
- Vodka
- Cointreau or Triple Sec
- Creme de Menthe (white and green)
- Creme de Cacoa (white and dark)
- Creme de casis
- Amaretto
- Drambuie
- Grand Marnier
- Sambuca (white)
- Both Dry and Sweet Vermouth
Liquor, Liqueurs, and Cordials--Full Bar (these items are needed in addition to the basic bar items)
- More Vodka (premium and flavored)
- More Rum (151, Jamaican, coconut, spiced...)
- Blended Whiskey and Scotch
- Premium Scotch
- Brandy (flavored: blackberry, apple, apricot, etc.)
- Bailey's Irish Cream
- B & B
- Benedictine
- Chambord
- Blue Curacao
- Frangelico
- Galliano
- Sambuca (black)
- Flavored Liqueurs (Bol's: melon, banana, cherry, apple, etc.)
- Sloe Gin
- Southern Comfort
- Shnapps (basic:peach, peppermint, apple, etc.)
- Shnapps (premium: Goldschlager, Rumple Minze, Avalanche, etc.)
- Tia Maria
- Midori
Beer and Wine--Basic Bar
- Domestic (light and regular)
- Imported
- Red Wine
- Sherry (cream and dry)
- White Wine
- Blush
Beer and Wine--Full Bar (these items are needed in addition to the items in the basic bar list)
- Domestic Beer (a variety)
- Imported Beer (a variety)
- Lager
- Ale
- Porter
- Stout
- Non-Alcoholic Beer
- Rose` Wine
- Port Wine (vintage, tawny, ruby, white, etc.)
- Dry and Sweet Red Wines ( including Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, etc.)
- Dry and Sweet White Wines ( including Chablis , Chardonnay, etc.)
- Champagne
Mixers, Garnishes, etc.--Basic Bar
- Club Soda
- Colas (regular and diet)
- Milk
- Lemon and Lime Juices
- Orange Juice
- Tomato Juice
- Tonic Water
- Angostura Bitters
- Grenadine
- Rose's Lime Juice
- Salt (regular and course)
- Pepper
- Sugar
- Horsaradish
- Tabasco Sauce
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Cocktail Olives (green)
- Cocktail Onions (pearl)
- Oranges
- Lemons
- Limes
- Maraschino Cherries (with stems)
- Coffee
- Ice (cubes)
Mixers, Garnishes, etc.--Full Bar (these items are in addition to the items in the basic bar list)
- Pina Coloda Mix
- Bloody Mary Mix
- Cranberry Juice
- Grapefruit Juice
- Pineapple Juice
- Ginger Ale
- Cinnamon (sticks and ground)
- Nutmeg
- Heavy and Light Cream
- Celery
- Mint
- Pineapples
- Strawberries
- Bananas
- Ice (crushed, cubes, and shaved)
Barware and Glassware
- Long Bar Spoon
- Can/Bottle Opener
- Champagne Bucket and Corkscrew
- Cocktail Napkins
- Salt Shaker
- Cutting Board and Bar Knife
- Blender
- Tongs,Scoop, and Bucket for Ice
- Measuring Utensils ( Spoons, Cups, Shot Glasses, Jigger)
- Shaker Set( Shaker Glass and Metal Tumbler
- Muddler
- Garnish Picks
- 3 tier Garnisher for Lime Juice, Sugar, and Margarita Salt
- Speed Pourers or Exact Measure Pourers
- Strainer
- Straws
- Swizzle Sticks
- Towels
- Coasters
- Matches and Ashtrays
- Paper Umbrellas :)
