Stock Up with The Essentials
Time to stock up that home (or cottage) bar with the essentials!
Speaking of essentials – don’t leave before you check out Your Home Bar Essentials Checklist.
Get prepped to host all your guests this summer with a fully stocked bar at home so you’re ready to entertain at the drop of a summer bucket hat.
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Your Home Bar Essentials Checklist
Step into a world where it’s fun to explore new flavours, creativity reigns supreme, and every pour tells a story.
Welcome to your home bar.
Whether you have a dedicated ‘bar’ space in your home, or you’re like many New Brunswickers whose kitchens are the central heartbeat of any gathering, and you prefer to flex your mixology skills at the kitchen counter – a great host is always prepared with the essentials.
Your home bar sets the stage for any event no matter how big or small. So use this home bar essentials checklist as a guide to help you stock up – so you’re ready to entertain any guest this summer.
With a comprehensive selection of spirits, wines, and mixers at your fingertips, you become the summer host with the most, prepared to please any palette.
Ready, set, stock up!
Mixers and Liqueurs
- Tonic water
- Club soda
- Cola
- Ginger ale
- Orange juice
- Cranberry juice
- Lemon juice + lime juice (from fresh lemons and limes is best)
- Simple syrup
- Grenadine
- TRIPLE SEC
- VERMOUTH
- Bitters (ANGOSTURA and/or other flavours)
Wine and Beer
- RED WINE (such as Cabernet Sauvignon or a well-rounded blend)
- WHITE WINE (such as Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc)
- SPARKING WINE (such as Prosecco or sparkling rosé)
- A variety of CRAFT BEERS (such as IPAs, pale ales, lagers)
Mixology Tools
- Cocktail shaker
- Mixing glass
- Bar spoon
- Jigger or measuring cups
- Strainer
- Muddler
- Citrus zester or peeler
- Cocktail picks
- Ice trays
- Blender (for frozen cocktails)
Glassware
- Highball glasses
- Rocks glasses
- Martini glasses
- Wine glasses (both red and white)
- Champagne flutes
- Shot glasses
Garnishes
- Lemons
- Limes
- Oranges
- Maraschino cherries
- Olives
- Sugar and salt for rimming glasses
Other Essentials
- Cutting board and knife
- Bottle opener
- Corkscrew
- Ice
- Bar napkins
- A variety of non-alcohol beverages (sparkling water and MOCKTAILS are great options)
Cocktail Recipes!
- HERE ARE A FEW RECIPES to get you started – have fun exploring and experimenting with your own creations. You can even try creating your own signature cocktail if you’re feeling especially creative!
- Finally, having easy-to-serve food options on hand when hosting is also an important part of any successful gathering. So be sure to keep the pantry and freezer well-stocked too with a variety of yummy snacks and appetizers that are sure to pair perfectly with all your summer festivities. Enjoy!