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SunGlimmer
Updated:04/08/2024
Creating the perfect home bar involves curating essential tools, spirits, and mixers that cater to your taste and the types of cocktails you wish to serve.
Essential Tools
- Shaker
- Jigger
- Muddler
- Strainer
- Bar spoon
- Ice bucket
- Glassware
Core Spirits
- Vodka
- Gin
- Rum
- Tequila
- Whiskey
- Bitters
Mixed Ingredients
- Simple syrup
- Lemon juice
- Lime juice
- Club soda
- Tonic water
- Ginger beer
Glassware Essentials
- Highball glasses
- Lowball glasses
- Martini glasses
- Shot glasses
- Wine glasses
Basic Cocktail Recipe Chart
| Cocktail | Main Ingredients | Glassware |
|---|---|---|
| Mojito | Rum, mint, lime, sugar | Highball |
| Margarita | Tequila, lime juice, triple sec | Margarita glass |
| Old Fashioned | Whiskey, sugar, bitters | Lowball |
| Martini | Gin or vodka, vermouth | Martini glass |
| Gin & Tonic | Gin, tonic water | Highball |
Mind Map of Home Bar Essentials
Home Bar Essentials
├── Tools
│ ├── Shaker
│ ├── Jigger
│ └── Strainer
├── Spirits
│ ├── Vodka
│ ├── Whiskey
│ └── Rum
└── Mixers
├── Tonic Water
├── Lemon Juice
└── Ginger Beer
Statistics on Home Bar Setup
| Item | Average Cost ($) | % of Total Set-Up Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Spirits | 150 | 37.5% |
| Tools | 50 | 12.5% |
| Glassware | 75 | 18.75% |
| Mixers | 25 | 6.25% |
| Bar Furniture | 100 | 25% |
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