| estion that this is going to be expensive, but | | | | • Crème de Menthe |
| there are some things you can do to try to keep | | | | • Crème de Cacao |
| the cost more moderate. You might begin by | | | | • Anisette |
| stocking only the basic liquors. And, in any case, | | | | • Vermouth |
| you do not need to purchase the premium brands | | | | Most of these can be found for less under the |
| at their whopping premium prices. If you really like | | | | brand name of Mr. Boston. The great thing about |
| them though, purchase enough for you and | | | | stocking all of these liqueurs is the large number |
| perhaps the one or two guests that can tell the | | | | of different drinks that can be mixed with them. |
| difference, most people can’t tell the | | | | Since only a small amount is used for each drink, |
| difference between a twenty dollar bottle of | | | | they should last a long time. |
| scotch and two hundred dollar bottle of scotch. | | | | Non-alcoholic Drinks and Mixers |
| The truth of the matter is that most | | | | • Grenadine |
| don’t care. | | | | • Sour Mix |
| Basic Liquors | | | | • Lime juice |
| These are a must to have in any home bar. With | | | | • Cola |
| them, you can mix many a fine drink and they | | | | • Diet Cola |
| are the basis of most mixed drinks, cocktails, and | | | | • Red Bull |
| shots. | | | | • Orange juice |
| • Vodka | | | | • Pineapple juice |
| • Gin | | | | • Cranberry juice |
| • Rum | | | | • Grapefruit juice |
| • Whiskey | | | | • Tomato juice |
| • Tequila | | | | • Sprite or 7up |
| These will go fast so stock a few bottles of each | | | | • Soda |
| in reserve. | | | | • Tonic |
| Beyond Basic Liquors | | | | • Ginger Ale |
| These are not absolutely essential to have on | | | | • Cream |
| hand, but some of your guests may well ask for | | | | • Milk |
| them. They also afford you a wider variety of | | | | Don’t buy the huge cans of juice, stick |
| drinks and shots that you are able to serve. | | | | with the 8oz size. You will find them to last longer |
| • Scotch | | | | without spoilage. Obviously, if you are going to |
| • Brandy | | | | throw a big shindig, then buy enough for that. Milk |
| • Cognac | | | | and cream cannot be stored, so purchase them |
| • Irish Whiskey | | | | as needed and in small sizes. |
| • Jagermeister | | | | Garnishes and Condiments |
| • Rumplemintz | | | | • Cherries |
| Should you not be a scotch or cognac drinker you | | | | • Olives |
| can steer clear of the high priced brands. Trying | | | | • Cocktail onions |
| to stock high end scotch is a difficult task if you | | | | • Bitters |
| do not know what you're looking at and can also | | | | • Worcester sauce |
| get very expensive. Guests that drink high end | | | | • Tabasco sauce |
| liquor know what it costs and will forgive you if it | | | | • Salt |
| is missing from behind your home bar. | | | | • Pepper |
| Liqueurs and Cordials | | | | • Lemons |
| • Blue Curacao | | | | • Sugar |
| • Midori | | | | • Limes |
| • Cointreau | | | | • Oranges |
| • Grand Marnier | | | | • Picks and stirs |
| • Triple Sec | | | | Most of these can be stored for long periods in |
| • Kahlua | | | | either the refrigerator or on a shelf or cabinet |
| • Bailey’s Irish Cream | | | | behind the bar. The fresh fruits will have to be |
| • Peach Tree | | | | replenished as used. |
| • Puckers | | | | Okay, now you are properly stocked. Time to |
| • Amaretto | | | | throw a party and show off your fine bar and |
| • Chambord | | | | your fine bartending skills. |
| • Frangellico | | | | |