My new home is missing one essential item: a bar. One may consider it a necessary element during a pandemic. While my home bar is always stocked with wine, I recently expanded my choices to include mixed cocktails (thanks to Fish for providing a shaker). After realizing that I was missing a few essential items, and stocking up, I knew it was time to share my knowledge.
When stocking your home bar, you have many options. You can go the traditional route and mimic a professional bar, or you may stock your own essentials. After all, there’s no need to stock something you are not going to use.
Important Liquors
Vodka
Tequila
Rum
Whiskey / Bourbon
Liqueurs
Amaretto
Coffee Liqueurs
Irish Cream AKA Bailey’s
Orange Liqueur
Non-alcoholic Mixers
Lemon & Lime Juice
Orange Juice
Cranberry Juice
Pineapple Juice
Tomato Juice (for those Bloody Mary mornings)
Sodas
Club soda
Tonic Water
Ginger Ale
Lemon-Lime Soda
Cola
Garnishes
Lemons
Limes
Oranges
Maraschino Cherries
