One of the golden rules for gracious entertaining is to have a fully stocked bar. It is presumptuous to offer just wine, or just hard liquor. Here is our basic "Perfect Bar" checklists. There may be other more exotic drinks to add, but these are the basics.
Basic ToolsIce bucket Tongs Large glass jug small glass jug Small serving tray Corkscrew T2 decanters Bar towels Funnel Stir spoon for Martinis Napkins Coasters Large highball Large old-fashioned Red wine glasses White wine glasses Champagne flute Snifters Water glass Liqueur glass |
Alcohol2 bottles of Scotch 2 Vodka 1 Bourbon 1 Rye 1 Gin 1 Tequila 1 White Run 1 Dark Rum 1 Dry Vermouth 1 Campari 1 Grand Marnier 1 Creme de Menthe 1 Armagnac 1 Tia Maria 1 Cognac 1 Cointreau 1 Frangelico 2 White wine 1 Red Wine 1 Lillet 1 Champagne |
MixersSoda water Tonic water Mineral Water Seltzer Coca-Cola Giner ale Diet Soda Tomato Juice Worcestershire Sauce Tabasco Salt & Pepper Horseradish Tipsy Olives Tipsy Onions Typsy Cocktail Stirrers Tipsy Cherries Lemons & Limes Lots of Ice |
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