Whether your going out for a night on town or staying in for night with friends, knowing how to prepare a good cocktail is key in sipping a drink that tastes as it should. I recently hosted a cocktail party for some close friends, and while preparing for the soiree I ultimately created my own at home mini bar which made entertaining a little bit easier and a lot more fun. I started with a perfect little place in mind, a corner of my condo with floor to ceiling windows. The main idea is creating a bar that suites your personal comfort, style, and tastes. Smaller places such as studio apartments and lofts can also provide the ultimate space to entertain in. For the perfect cocktail party, a cabinet can easily be transformed into a minibar and stocked with a few simple basics.
Liquor & Liqueurs Gin
Vodka
Rum (light and dark)
Whiskey (bourbon, scotch, and Irish cream)
Cognac or Brandy
Tequila
Wine (red, white and champagne)
Beer (domestic, import, and micro)
Amaretto (almond)
Chamord (raspberry)
Cointreau (orange)
Godiva (chocolate)
Schnapps (various flavors)
Depending on your budget you can purchase more or less, but these staples provide a nice basis for an adequate mini bar. Add bottles of wine or fancier liqueurs you may have accumulated as gifts and be on the look out for supreme sales at the market. Ultimately you can build up, re-stock, and replenish your at home mini bar as time goes.
Mixers & Garnishes:
cola
sprite
club soda grenadine
lemonade
cranberry juice
orange juice
simple syrup
lemon
lime
sugar
maraschino cherries
martini olives
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