How to start Stocking a Bar
To Setup a bar there are a few basics you will need to get started. Below is a basic list for starter supplies.
Starter Bar
LiquorsA 750 ml. bottle of each. |
- Bourbon
- Brandy
- Rum
- Scotch Whiskey
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- Canadian Whiskey
- Dry Gin
- Tequila
- Vodka
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LiqueursA small (375 ml.) bottle of each |
- Triple Sec
- Creme de Menthe
- Amaretto
- Drambuie
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- Kahlua
- Creme de Cacao
- Benedictine
- Cointreau
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Others |
- 1 small bottle dry vermouth
- 6 bottled regular beer
- 2 bottles white wine
- 1 bottle rose wine
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- 1 small bottle sweet vermouth
- 6 bottled light beer
- 2 bottles red wine
- 1 bottle champagne
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Advanced BarThe Advanced Bar includes all above ingredients in the Basic (with some substitutions) plus the following...
LiquorsA 750 ml. bottle of each will do. |
- Light Rum
- Spiced Rum
- Blended Scotch Whiskey
- Tennessee Whiskey
- Gold Tequila
- Silver/White Tequila
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- Gold Rum
- Dark Rum
- V.S.O.P. Cognac
- Dry English Gin
- Pepper Vodka
- Citrus Vodka
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LiqueursA small (375 ml.) bottle of each |
- Framboise
- Kirschwasser
- Sambuca/Ouzo
- Galliano
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- Plum or Cherry Brandy
- Creme de Cassis
- Peppermint Schnapps
- Peach Schnapps
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Others |
- 1 bottle Campari or Dubonnet
- a good selection of red and white wines
- 2 - 3 bottles champagne or sparkling wine
- assorted imported or micro-brew beers.
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- 1 bottle Port
- 1 bottle Cream Sherry
- 1 bottle Madeira
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Common Mixers
Most drinks require the addition of non-alcoholic liquid ingredients known as mixers. The following are a breif overview.
- Bloody Mary Mix
- Club Soda
- Cranberry Juice
- Light Cream
- Milk
- Cream of Coconut
- Falernum
- Orange Juice
- Passion Fruit Juice
- Pina Colada Mix
- Pineapple Juice
- Tonic Water
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- Coffee
- Cola
- Ginger Ale
- Grapefruit Juice
- Lemon Juice
- Lime Juice
- Lemon-Lime Soda
- Seltzer
- Sour Mix
- Tomato Juice
- Spring Water
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Condiments and GarnishesCondiments and garnishes allow a bartender to serve any drink with style. Pick from the following to match your taste.
- Ice (cubed, crushed, and shaved)
- Angostura Bitters
- Whipping / Heavy Cream
- Powdered Sugar
- Granulated Sugar
- Coarse Salt
- Ground Black Pepper
- Horseradish
- Tabasco Sauce
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Simple Syrup
- Orange Bitters
- Ground Nutmeg
- Shaved Chocolate
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- Ground Cinnamon
- Cinnamon Sticks
- Orange Bitters
- Stuffed Olives
- Cocktail Olives
- Lemons
- Limes
- Oranges
- Maraschino Cherries
- Celery
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Cucumber
- Mint
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Source: www.barnonedrinks.com, HungryMonster.com and Mr. Boston's Bar Guide
