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10 Essential Items Every Bar Cart Needs
- Five Basic Spirits. Chronicle Books. ...
- Mixers. iStock/bhofack2. ...
- Bitters. Amazon. ...
- Mason Jars. Amazon. ...
- Small Hand Juicer. Amazon. ...
- Citrus Peeler. Amazon. ...
- Shaker With a Built-In Strainer. Amazon. ...
- Ice Container and Tongs. Amazon.
- What does every home bar need?
- How do you make a bar cart look good?
- How do you set up a bar cart for a party?
- What do you need for a basic bar?
- What mixers should I have in my bar?
- How much does it cost to stock a home bar?
- How do you style a bar?
- How do I organize my bar cart glasses?
- How tall should a bar cart be?
- How do you stock a small bar?
- What alcohol goes on a bar cart?
- How do I stock my bar?
What does every home bar need?
- Essential Liquors. Jill Chen/ Stocksy. ...
- Vodka Is Essential. Vodka has a clean, transparent flavor and it is used for more cocktails than any other distilled spirit. ...
- A Versatile Gin or Two. Admittedly, not everyone is a fan of gin. ...
- Tequilas for Margaritas. ...
- Two Rums Are Good. ...
- Choose Your Whiskey.
How do you make a bar cart look good?
Here are her five top ideas for outfitting a cart that looks as good as the cocktails you'll serve up taste.
- Keep It Simple. You don't need to fill every inch of the cart with bottles—just focus on the essentials. ...
- Look Local. ...
- Use Accessories for Added Interest. ...
- Go Green. ...
- Hit the Books.
How do you set up a bar cart for a party?
My Top 5 Steps to Making Your Bar Cart Party Ready
- Step 1 — Clear The Bar Cart. Since my Stirring mixers and ingredients need refrigeration, and I don't always have champagne on ice… ...
- Step 2 — Add Core Ingredients. Not sure about you, but I've got a fully stocked bar. ...
- Step 3 — Get Your Tools. ...
- Step 4 — Add Glassware. ...
- Step 5 — Add An Interesting Object.
What do you need for a basic bar?
The equipment needed to mix a cocktail is simple to master, and you don't need a lot of it.
- Ice bag.
- Bar spoon.
- Muddler.
- Jigger.
- Cocktail shaker.
- Strainer.
- Ice cube trays.
What mixers should I have in my bar?
Grenadine and sour mix: Two essential mixers that are found behind every bar, grenadine and sour mix can either be bought in store or made at home. Sodas: Every bar should have a collection of basic sodas as well as club soda and tonic water.
How much does it cost to stock a home bar?
At the low end, it would be about $200 for your entire bar. You can make a good number of drinks with this for any number of people. If you were buying all high-end spirits, you're looking at about $350.
How do you style a bar?
Fresh flowers, small lamps, artwork, trays, and glassware are all great ways to add style to a bar. It's also important to edit and curate your bar area so that every bottle you might own is not on display (we know it's hard– try to show some restraint!). Nobody needs to see your stock of Popov and Georgi bottles.
How do I organize my bar cart glasses?
Make the most of your small bar cart's space by storing some of your glasses upside down. They'll look chic, and you'll have more room for other important things—like more liquor, obviously.
How tall should a bar cart be?
A standard bar cart measures around 3-4 feet tall and 28-48 inches wide. If you are tight on space, look for carts that extend vertically, not horizontally.
How do you stock a small bar?
How to Stock a Home Bar
- The Home Bar Rules. Home Bar Rule #1: Pick alcohol you actually enjoy imbibing. ...
- Alcohol. Gin. ...
- Mixers. Again, what mixers you decide to stock will depend on the cocktails you want to make. ...
- Garnishes. Garnishes add a bit of decorative panache to your drink. ...
- Glassware and Other Assorted Accouterments. ...
- Home Bar Storage.
What alcohol goes on a bar cart?
Bourbon and vodka, gin and rum, tequila and bitters. You can do a lot with just those ingredients on a bar cart! Most guests nowadays are partial to bourbon over Irish whiskey and rye, as it tends to be a little sweeter and more caramelized, but you do you!
How do I stock my bar?
Start with a whiskey, preferably a bourbon or a rye — then go with vodka or gin, white rum and tequila or mezcal. From there, pick three or four cocktails you know you'll want to drink, and augment your bar with a few special bottles.
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