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How to Equip a Home Bar

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Stock your bar with the tools of the trade so that mixing drinks is a breeze.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • 10 Swizzle Sticks
  • 1 Box Cocktail Picks
  • 2 Long-handled Bar Spoons
  • Cocktail Shaker
  • Coil-rimmed Cocktail Strainer
  • Corkscrews
  • Drinking Straws
  • Heavy-duty Blenders
  • Juicers
  • Set Of Measuring Spoons
  • Two-sided Jiggers
  • Wooden Muddlers
  • One-sided Jiggers
  1. Step 1

    Make sure you have a heavy-duty blender for cracking ice cubes and crushing ice if you plan to serve frozen drinks.

  2. Step 2

    Buy a cocktail shaker and coil-rimmed strainer for mixing drinks. A plain metal shaker is best for beginners since it can take more of a beating.

  3. Step 3

    Get at least one of each kind of jigger, the little cups used to measure drinks. A two-sided jigger has a 1-oz. measure on one side and a 1 1/2-oz. measure on the other side, while a one-sided jigger has 1/8, 1/4, 1/2 and 1-oz. measures.

  4. Step 4

    Get at least two bar spoons with long handles for stirring drinks, plus a set of measuring spoons for measuring salt, sugar and bitters.

  5. Step 5

    Purchase either a waiter corkscrew, which fits in a pocket, or the easier-to-use winged corkscrew.

  6. Step 6

    Make sure you have a wooden muddler on hand for crushing herbs and sugars if you plan to make juleps or old-fashioneds.

  7. Step 7

    Buy an electric juicer if you want to use only fresh juice.

  8. Step 8

    Choose fun cocktail picks and the cocktail napkins on hand.

Tips & Warnings
  • Mixed drinks contain alcohol, so use moderation.
  • Never drink and drive.

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