How to Stock A Bar

Here's everything you'll need to set up your home bar. It may seem like a lot, but trust us, it is worth getting everything you need at once. It's a great feeling to be able to make whatever your guests desire without having to run to the store.

Spirits
Brandy
Gin
White or Gold Rum
Dark Rum
Tequila
Vodka
Flavored Vodka
Bourbon Whiskey
Jack Daniels
Single Malt
Scotch
Irish Whiskey

Liqueur
Triple Sec or Cointreau
Apple Pucker Schnapps
Kahlua
Bailey's Irish Creme
Southern Comfort
Ameretto

Mixers
Sweet & Sour
Lime Juice
Bloody Mary Mix
Margarita Mix
Fresh Juice
Club Soda
Tonic
Ginger Ale
Coca Cola
Grenadine
Cream or Half & Half

Wines
Dry Vermouth
Sweet Vermouth
Red Wine White Wine
Sparkling Wine

Bitters
Angostura Bitters
Campari

Garnishes
Lime Wedges
Lemon Wedges
Lemon Peel
Orange Slices
Marascino Cherrys
Olives
Onions
Margarita Salt
Sugar

COCKTAIL PARTY PLANNING

How Much is Enough?

You don't want to run out of anything, but you don't want to be stuck with 6 bottles of cinnamon schnapps either. Hopefully Squirrely’s little guide will help you out when planning your party.

Plan for each guest to have 4 drinks over the course of an evening. The four drinks might be wine, beer, liquor or a non-alcoholic beverage. To plan the right amount of drinks use this formula.

Liquor
2 - 3 bottles of Vodka (We recommend at least 2 1.75 liter)
2 bottles Whiskey (Jack Daniels, a good Bourbon and either Irish or Canadian)
1 - 2 bottles Scotch
2 bottles Rum (1 light, 1 dark)
2 bottles Tequila
1 bottle Gin
1 bottle Brandy or Cognac
2 bottles Vermouth (1 Sweet, 1 Dry)

Wine & Beer
6 bottles Red
4 bottles White
3 - 4 Cases of Assorted Beer (Lagers, Pilsners, Ales)

Mixers & Non Alcoholic Drinks
1 - 12 liter case of sparkling water
1 case bottled still water
4 liters tonic water
6 liters Coca Cola or a case of cans
2 liters Sprite or 7up
3-4 bottles fresh OJ
2 bottles cranberry (you can get small cans as well)
2 bottles grapefruit (you can get small cans as well)
1 Quart Cream
Coffee (have enough to make at least 6 full pots)

Supplies
Ice - at least 1lb. per guest (this is the most important of all!)
1 dozen Limes
1 dozen Lemons
Martini Olives
Marachino Cherries
Cocktail Onions
Stir Sticks or Straws
Shot Glasses and Drink Shakers for mixing cocktails
Glassware - have at least 3 per guest. Have mix of sizes and drink types)

Squirrely’s supports responsible drinking.
Alcohol abuse and underage drinking are a serious problems and Squirrely’s does not condone either.
We hope you will enjoy our recipes and tips safely and responsibly.