What liquors or liqueurs should I buy first for my new home bar?

I am trying to stock my bar at home and can't decide what all I need. I have the basics like triple sec, vodka, a couple schnapps and everything else you need to have a basic start, but I want a more upscale start. Not too pricey, but some good liqours with a good name between $20-$100 that can be used in a lot of bar recipes.What liquors or liqueurs should I buy first for my new home bar?
Putting together a home bar can be a fun and challenging task. What to stock? What to keep off your list? Do you have to have every conceivable bottle of spirit available?



Your liquor stock really depends on what you plan to serve. Assuming that you will want to make the most common cocktails, this is a basic list. The liquor store would love to see you coming if

you were to completely stock your bar. I suggest that you start with some basics and add to your stock as you experiment with different drinks. Check the recipe collection for drinks you might want to make for additional selections. Brands are your choice and they depend on your taste and budget.



Booze

Bourbon

Brandy

Canadian Whiskey

Gin

Rum

Scotch

Tequila

Vodka

Whiskey

Amaretto

Bailey's

Creme de Cocoa

Dark or Spiced Rum

Grand Marnier

Kahlua

Peach Schnapps

Sweet Vermouth

Triple Sec





Stocking mixers is like stocking your alcohol. It really depends on what you plan to serve.

The list below will prepare you for most any cocktail.



Mixers

Orange Juice

Cranberry Juice

Pineapple Juice

Grapefruit Juice

Tomato Juice

Sour Mix

Bloody Mary Mix

Pina Colada Mix

Bitters

Lime Juice

Grenadine

Simple Syrup

Worcestershire Sauce

Tabasco Sauce

Strawberries

Bananas

Club soda

Tonic

Cola

7 - up

Ginger Ale

Diet Cola

Half %26amp; Half

Milk

Ice Cream

Coffee

Water



Sour mix can be powdered, bottled or in concentrate form. Bloody Mary mix is not necessary if you aren't making a lot of them. Pina Colada mix can be made yourself with pineapple juice and a cream of coconut, such as Coco Lopez. I use one large can of pineapple to two cans of coconut.



Use fresh fruit for your garnishes. Again, it depends on what you plan to make,

but this will prepare you for most cocktails. You can use your imagination and add fresh fruits,

candies, sprinkles, or even tiny umbrellas to give your own touch to your concoctions.



Garnishes

Lemons

Limes

Oranges

Celery

Olives

Maraschino Cherries

Cocktail Onions

Whipped Cream

Coarse Salt

Sugar

Powdered Chocolate

Nutmeg





Equipment



In a pinch, you could probably make most of these drinks with a glass and a chopstick,

but there are a few pieces of equipment which will make your mixing easier and classier.

You should obtain the following items:



Basic equipment:



Tumblers [short, fat glasses, also known as "rocks" glasses]

Tall glasses [tall, thin glasses, also known as "highball" or "collins" glasses]

Shot glasses [for measuring and/or serving]

Measuring glass

Cocktail or Martini glasses

Margarita Glasses [optional -- they look like rounded martini glasses]

Stirrers [fancy glass wands, long-handled bar spoons, plastic forks, etc.]

Corkscrew [none of these drinks include wine, but you really should have one of these]

Cocktail Shaker

Strainer [it's a round thing with coils all around one side]

Blender [only used for a few drinks]

Ice bucket and ice tongsWhat liquors or liqueurs should I buy first for my new home bar?
Kahlua, Irish Creme, Cahvahsia (dont know the spelling), Peisporter, a good Merlot, having some spritzer water is good, also some tomato and organge juice,What liquors or liqueurs should I buy first for my new home bar?
Glen Fiddich, Jameson, Baileys, Kaluha, Grand Marnier, Cabo Wabo, Captain Morgan's, Bacardi.



You can have all the liquior you want, if you dont remember the mixers you are out of luck.