A well stocked bar is the key to a fine cocktail party, but don’t forget all the barware that will help make your drink mixing easy!
Equipment For The Bar
- 1 Cocktail Shaker with Top
- 1 Bottle Opener
- 1 Corkscrew
- 1 Set of Ice Tongs
- 1 Bar Strainer
- 1 Large Mixing Pitcher
- 1 Jigger (1-1/2 ounces)
- 1 Muddler
- 1 Lemon/Lime Squeezer
- 1 Stainless Steel Knife
- 1 Ice Bucket
- 1 Serving Tray
- 1 Long-Handled Mixing Spoon
- Coasters
- Stirrers
- Napkins
Glassware
- Cocktail Glass………………………………………..3 or 4 ounces
- Jigger……………………………………………………1-1/2 ounces
- Old Fashion Glass……………………………………4 to 6 ounces
- Sour Glass…………………………………………………..5 ounces
- Champagne Glass…………………………………….5 to 6 ounces
- Collins Glass………………………………………………12 ounces
- Highball Glass………………………………………..6 to 8 ounces
- Julep Glass………………………………………….10 to 12 ounces
- Brandy Glass………………………………………………..3 ounces
- Cordial Glass………………………………………………..2 ounces
- Sherry Wine Glass………………………………………….4 ounces
- Standard Wine Glass……………………………………….6 ounces
The Booze
A basic bar should at least include the following:
- 2 fifths Whiskey
- 2 fifths Gin
- 1 fifth Scotch
- 1 fifth Vodka
- 1 fifth Light Rum
- 1 fifth Dark Rum
- 1 bottle Brandy
- 1 bottle Creme de Menthe
- 1 bottle Dry Vermouth
- 1 bottle Sweet Vermouth
- 1 bottle Dry Sherry
- 1 bottle Aromatic Bitters
