How to Stock Your Home Bar

Stocking your home bar doesn't have to be difficult. Here are four essential bottles to get you started:

Bourbon

Bourbon has been around since the 18th century. In 1964, Congress recognized Bourbon as America's Native Spirit. Bourbon whiskey is sweet. In fact, the more corn it contains, the sweeter it will be.

Popular cocktails include: Old Fashioned, Whiskey Sour, Mint Julep

Rum

Europe found a use for molasses, the byproduct of sugar, hundreds of year ago. When it's fermented and distilled it becomes rum. There are light and dark rums, depending on how long it spends in the aging process.

Popular cocktails include: Mojito, Mai Tai, Pina Colada

Gin

Gin dates back to the Middle Ages. Juniper berries are responsible for its distinct flavor. It
can be made with a variety of botanicals, including fruits, spices, flowers, herbs and vegetables.

Popular cocktails include: Gin and Tonic, Martini, Tom Collins

Vodka

A distilled spirit with high alcohol content, vodka can be made from many things. However, it is typically made from grain or potatoes. It’s believed to have been popular in Poland and Russia at about the 15th century,

Popular cocktails include: Vodka Tonic, White Russian, Screwdriver

Don't forget to add a Custom Personalized Sign to your home bar. Choose from several themes, including Police Themed Bar Custom Sign, Racing Pit Stop Pub Themed Bar Custom Sign or a Neighborhood Pub Custom Sign.

Remember too that we can design a custom sign in whatever theme you’d like, especially for you!

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