Lesson 3: Setting Up and Stocking the Bar
Introduction
Having discussed types of liquor, it’s time to set up the bar. We’ll discuss this in five sections:
- The first two sections discuss bar equipment, including glasses.
- The third section is on the basic home set up – what you need to stock to cover the most popular requests.
- The luxury bar – what would you have on hand if money were no object and you wanted to be the consummate host.
- The party bar - what type and quantity of liquor you need to buy for parties. There's also some general party advice and some fun toasts as well.
Once you decide what to buy, it’s fun to shop for the equipment. I would especially recommend Williams Sonoma and Crate and Barrel. If you’d like to look at some WEB specialty shopping sites, try these three:
- The International Wine Accessories Page which has wine accessories.
- The Bar Store, and
- Bar Accents
