Stocking the Southern Bar
We host lots of large family gatherings, and we advise keeping it simple.
Here are a few tips on what you should have on hand:
The Basics
Your basic liquors etc. to have on hand are:
Bourbon
Gin
Light rum
Vodka
Tequila
White wine
Red wine
Craft beers
Mixers and garnish:
Club soda
Tonic water
Coke
Diet coke
Sprite (or fresca)
Lemons
Limes
Olives
“Fancier” Setup
If you want to step it up a notch, add a few more varieties of liquor and wines:
Elderflower liquor
Grand Marnier
Irish Whiskey
Scotch
Whiskey
Kahlua
Brandy
Prosecco
Champagne
Mixers and garnish:
Ginger beer
Flavored sparkling waters
Simple syrup
Bitters
Stuffed olives
Candied dried oranges
Berries
Mint
Mocktail Bar
Mocktails are the new cocktails! For a nonalcoholic bar:
Non-alcoholic beer
Non-alcoholic wine
Bitters
Alcohol-free spirits
Club soda
Simple syrup
Fruits of your choice
And there you have it, all of our best tips for stocking the bar!
Let us know what your must-haves are for stocking the bar.
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