Stocking a Bar with Tools

The first step in setting up a home bar is to get the right tools

Here are some suggested tools.

* Blender
* Cocktail shaker with strainer
* Ice bucket with tongs
* Stirring rod or long-handled spoon
* Set of measuring spoons and measuring cups
* A long bar spoon.
* Bottle and wine openers
* Jigger
* Cutting board and knife
* Pour spouts
* Towels
* Bottle opener
* Corkscrew
* Be sure to have plenty of cocktail napkins, coasters and toothpicks on hand.
* Stirrer
* Cutting board
* A shaker tin and pint mixing glass.

* A small refrigerator is convenient near the bar.

* At a minimum, have a set each of cocktail glasses and rocks glasses (also called old-fashioned glasses) and a variety of wine glasses.