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How to create an impressive home bar in 4 easy steps
All the essential ingredients you need to craft the perfect at-home bar setup so you and your guests can mix, shake and stir up everyone’s favorite cocktails.
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The only thing better than a well-stocked bar with an incredible ambiance is one that operates from the comfort of your own home. This easy hosting guide will walk you through creating an impressive home bar that can whip up cocktails that look as good as they taste. With our recommendations for staple spirits, as well as barware, glassware and all the extras, you’ll be set for any hosting needs, whether you’re pouring drinks for a party or enjoying one yourself after a long day.
Stock the essential spirits
Shop the spirits
Grab the requisite glassware
Shop the glassware
Equip the bar with the necessary bar tools
Take your home bar to the finish line with cocktail accessories, specialty liqueurs and a good selection of sparkling mixers. One of our favorites? Baileys Original Irish Cream Liqueur is a versatile hit that can be served on the rocks, in coffee and in numerous after-dinner or dessert cocktails. Sparkling mixers are top-line choices for making the perfect gin and tonic or vodka soda. If you’re looking for ways to elevate your bar setup, consider adding a decorative dish for storing and displaying fresh cocktail garnishes, a set of reusable cocktail napkins or flaunting your whiskey in a beautiful glass decanter. Serving drinks with decorative glass cocktail picks and stir sticks, whiskey stones or ice made with fancy ice molds will also do the trick!