Stocking the Southern Bar

We host lots of large family gatherings, and we advise keeping it simple.

Here are a few tips on what you should have on hand:

The Basics

Your basic liquors etc. to have on hand are:

• Bourbon

• Gin

• Light rum

• Vodka

• Tequila

• White wine

• Red wine

• Craft beers

Mixers and garnish:

• Club soda

• Tonic water

• Coke

• Diet coke

• Sprite (or fresca)

• Lemons

• Limes

• Olives

“Fancier” Setup

If you want to step it up a notch, add a few more varieties of liquor and wines:

• Elderflower liquor

• Grand Marnier

• Irish Whiskey

• Scotch

• Whiskey

• Kahlua

• Brandy

• Prosecco

• Champagne

Mixers and garnish:

• Ginger beer

• Flavored sparkling waters

• Simple syrup

• Bitters

• Stuffed olives

• Candied dried oranges

• Berries

• Mint

Mocktail Bar

Mocktails are the new cocktails! For a nonalcoholic bar:

• Non-alcoholic beer

• Non-alcoholic wine

• Bitters

• Alcohol-free spirits

• Club soda

• Simple syrup

• Fruits of your choice

And there you have it, all of our best tips for stocking the bar!

Let us know what your must-haves are for stocking the bar.

And, just for fun, here is one of our favorite bars we’ve organized:

Does your bar need organizing?

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