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Whether you're creating a home bar for the first time or struggling to find the right ingredients for classic drinks, this video has the answers. Bartenders from all over the world explain what you need to stock your bar, from essential spirits to mixers.
Can't watch the video? No worries! Here's the breakdown from the YouTube description:
Your home bar doesn't need to be extravagant, but it should have the essentials. Start with a solid selection of base spirits: a quality vodka, gin, rum (a light and a dark one), and good whiskey, either rye or bourbon. Stock small bottles of basic mixers like campari, triple sec, bitters, and both sweet and dry vermouth. You'll also need soda, tonic, simple syrup, fresh juice, and lemons and limes. Don't forget fresh ice. For a shaker, you can use a tin or even a mason jar. Add a mixing tool, jiggers for measurement, a julep strainer, hawthorne strainer, and a muddler to complete the setup.
Finish it off with some stylish glassware and a cocktail recipe book, and you'll have a fantastic home bar ready to go.
One valuable piece of advice from the video is to invest in high-quality spirits. Choose something you’re comfortable mixing, but also wouldn’t mind sipping straight. We've highlighted some of these essentials before, along with the glassware they mention, for those seeking more insight on the subject.
