BAR ESSENTIALS

For this episode of Basics, I'm going to show you some bar essentials (tools and ingredients) that will help you make a host of different cocktails for your weary coworkers and spouse's friends.

Shopping List

Angostura Bitters
Limes
Oranges
Gin
Tonic water
Simple syrup
Vodka
Ginger beer
Sweet vermouth
Campari
Olive juice
Olives
Bourbon
Salt
Tequila
Triple Sec
Mint
Sugar
White rum
Soda water/club soda

Equipment List

• Muddler

• Jigger

• Cocktail shaker components (large stainless steel tumbler, rubber-rimmed pint glass, smaller stainless steel tumbler)

• Cocktail strainer

• Squeeze bottles

• Lemon zester/channel knife

• Long cocktail stirring spoon

• Vegetable peeler

• Waiter's friend corkscrew/bottle opener

• Optional: metal straws

• Optional cups: old fashioned glass, copper mug, martini glass, Collins glass