analysis: How to Improve Your Home Bar in 5 Steps

Purchase the right tools

Notes:

• Bar tools are designed to allow you to craft the best drinks possible. Having the right bartending tools will make drink preparation smoother and tastier. Items such as an ice scoop, juicer, utility knife, strainer, bar spoon, cocktail shaker, jigger, and funnel are staples.
• You can choose from three types of cocktail shakers: the Boston shaker and the French shaker—both of which are two-piece shakers that require separate strainers—as well as the cobbler shaker, which is a three-piece shaker with a built-in strainer.
• Do your research to get the right tools for your bar.
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Keep your selection to your tastes

Notes:

• You don’t have to stock your bar with liquors or spirits that don’t fit your taste. If you like whiskey, pick whiskeys. If you like vodka, pick vodkas. If you like wine, focus your selection of wines.
• Remember, this is your bar, so stock the liquors you like. You could also invest in some high-end liquor selections for the varieties you prefer and buy cheaper options for the ones you don’t.
• The possibilities and combinations for your bar are limitless.
• QUESTION?
  understanding the different types of liquor

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  view: liquor bottles liquor bottle display

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Have mixers on hand

Notes:

• You’re going to need some mixers to create tasty cocktails. The key to any good cocktail is perfecting the balance between mixer and alcohol.
• Some typical mixer ideas include fruit juices (pineapple, cranberry, and orange), ginger beer, tonic, and club soda. These are the most commonly used cocktail mixers.
• Keep bitters, another common additive, on hand as well, and make sure to stock some sugar for quick simple syrups.
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  how to pair mixers with alcohol

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  view: drink mixing kit drink umbrellas

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Keep it clean and tidy

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• As with any workspace, you should keep your bar clean and tidy. Whether you’re drinking alone or having guests over, always keep your space in good condition.
• An unclean place will attract bugs and grime—not to mention, you want to show off your bar to friends and family. Make it something to be proud of by wiping down countertops and washing glassware after using them.
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  view: home bars bar stools

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Buy right glasses

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• The final way to improve your home bar is to stock it with the right glassware. Keep different types of glasses for every type of drink.
• The essential glasses you should have are pint glasses for beer, wine glasses, and lowball glasses for single-shot drinks. Some other glassware to consider buying includes martini glasses, copper mugs for mules, and highball glasses for tiki cocktails.
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  what are the varying types of stemware (same win)

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  view: bar glasses champagne glasses

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