As with any product purchased by a consumer there are a number of additional accessories that are needed to complement the basic purchase. For example, if an individual purchases a flat screen television, there are a number of cables, video devices, cable provider, etc. that are needed to maximize the flat screen TV purchase.

When you buy a home bar set-up, this rule will also apply, To fully enjoy your new home bar, you will need to accessorize it with the appropriate items so you and your guests can gain full enjoyment of the home bar ambience and experience.

First of all, a home bar is a socializing component to the home that maximizes the interaction of individuals with each other. This is generally accomplished by offering alcoholic as well as nonalcoholic beverages. Therefore, the first order of business in accessorizing a home bar is to ensure that the home bar is fully stocked with traditional spirits. For that reason, basic suggestions of types of alcohol to have available would include Whiskey, Rum, Vodka, Scotch, Tequila and Gin.

The mixers for the cocktail drinkers are also important and should always be on hand in the home bar. Some of the standards are cola, juices the likes of tomato, orange, cranberry, pineapple, lemon and lime, ginger ale, lemon-lime soda, tonic water, dry vermouth and soda.

Now you need the tools to prepare the drinks. You need a blender, cocktail shaker, napkins and swizzle sticks.

Next comes the glassware to serve the drinks in style. This would be a variety including red and white wine glasses, beer steins and pilsner glasses, highball glasses, martini glasses, shot glasses and perhaps brandy snifters and mugs for those hot toddies in winter.

Another must for a functional home bar unit is the purchase or availability of a cocktail instruction book. A quality cocktail instruction book will inform the \”bartender\” on how to make the perfect cocktail. A functional cocktail instruction book would be alphabetized, state the ingredients needed for the mixed drink, provide the steps to be taken in preparing the cocktail and have a picture of what the drink should look like once all the instructions have been completed. Additionally, a usable cock tail instruction book located within the home bar should have an index so that the individual preparing the drink can easily refer to the index and go right to the page where the instructions are listed.

Other miscellaneous items that should be included by the owner of the home bar as part of a complete home bar set up would include bottle openers, coasters, pourers to place on top of the bottle of alcohol and straws. Also, another popular drink that has come into its own recently is the margarita. Therefore, the home bar unit should be accessorized with a margarita glass rimmer and of course utilizing margarita salt.

Do not forget a plentiful supply of ice. Many drinkers prefer their drinks to be icy cold, especially in warmer months. Also a cool place is a good idea to provide to keep garnishes such as cherries, lemons, limes, olives and cocktail onions fresh and cold. It\’s always a good idea to have a mini-refrigerator/freezer handy either in the home bar or within easy access.

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