Basic Spirits

These spirits are considered staples for any home bar:

• Vodka
• Gin
• Bourbon
• Scotch or Irish whiskey
• Rum
• Tequila

Liqueurs

Add some extra flavor with liqueurs, also known as cordials. Derived from a distilled spirit, liqueurs may be infused with wood, herbs, fruit, nuts, cream, spices, or flowers. They are ideal for an after dinner drink. Commonly consumed liqueurs include: vermouth, bitters, triple sec, and sweet liqueurs such as Kahlua. Not sure how to mix with liqueurs? Just ask the experts at Lincoln Road Package Store.

Mixers

Don't forget the mixers. It is always wise to keep mixers on hand, too. Sour mix and simple syrup, which can be purchased right here at Lincoln Road Package Store, are convenient additions to any home bar.

For carbonated mixers like soda, it is best to buy them in small bottles, as larger bottles may go flat between functions. Popular juices such as mixers include lemon, lime, orange, pineapple, and cranberry, as well as iced tea.

Garnishes and Tool Kit

Don't forget garnishes such as citrus fruit, olives, maraschino cherries, salt, and fresh herbs. No bar is complete without a basic bar mixer's "took kit," which includes:

• Shaker
• Pint glass
• Bar spoon
• Bottle opener
• Blender
• Shot/jigger glass
• Strainer