Tender Tips

The Well Stocked Bar

Making and dispensing drinks is definitely easier when all of the equipment, glassware, and ingredients are close at hand. When setting up a bar for an occasion, read the recipes for all the drinks you'll be providing and make sure you have all the ingredients, including the appropriate glasses, garnishes, and equipment. Any effort made ahead of time in squeezing fresh fruit juices will be time well spent. It is a point well worthy of praise and your guests will notice the difference.

Below are the beginning suggestions for a well-stocked, all-occasion, small bar. You are most likely well aware of your guests' preferences so be sure to stock up generously on those ingredients most consumed.

• Bourbon - Brandy - Cognac - Gin - Dark Rum - Light Rum
• Blended Scotch - Tequila - Vodka - Blended Whiskey - Irish Whiskey

• Amaretto - Anisette - Bailey's Irish Cream - Calvados
• Cointreau - Triple Sec - Creme de Cacao - Creme de Cassis
• Creme de Menthe - Grand Marnier - Kahlua - Pernod
• White Sambuca

• Dry Red Wine - Cream Sherry - Dry Sherry - Sweet Vermouth
• Dry Vermouth - Dry White Wine - Blush Wine - Rose' Wine

• Club Soda - Cola - Diet Soda - Lemon Juice - Lime Juice
• Lemon-Lime Soda - Orange Juice - Tomato Juice - Tonic Water
• Cranberry Juice - Grapefruit Juice - Pineapple Juice

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