Building the Perfect Bar Cart
When going to the bars isn’t an option, or you simply want to enjoy a quality cocktail in the comfort of your own home, it’s a good idea to have a fully stocked bar cart or wet bar ready to go. However, if you’re just putting together your bar cart, you may be at a loss of what exactly you need. In today’s post, we will walk you through some of the most essential items that you need to make sure you have on your bar cart.
Aside from the essential alcohols, such as rum, vodka, and bourbon, it’s always a good idea to have a signature liqueur that can elevate any drink you plan to make. That’s where Greek Lighting™ comes into play. Our signature cinnamon honey liqueur is made with all natural Greek honey from the Taygetos Mountains and has a taste so divine you can drink it on its own or use it in your very own cocktail creations. What are you waiting for? Start your bar cart collection off on the right foot and order your own bottle of Greek Lightening™ honey liqueur today!
Shaker
Most cocktails will require that you either mix or shake the mixture before drinking to help blend all the ingredients and flavors together. For this reason, you will need a good shaker. However, there are a couple of different shakers you can buy. Some shakers will come with a lid that has a strainer built right in. However, if you want to get both a mixer and a shaker in one, we recommend the Boston Shaker. This shaker comes with just the bottom, and typically, you will use a glass to seal the liquid in, and the glass can also be used as a mixing glass. However, if you decide to buy a Boston Shaker, you will also need to invest in a strainer for your cocktails.
Jigger
While you may be of the mindset that you can measure your drinks with your heart, and depending on how good you want your drinks to turn out, that may be true. However, if you’re looking to make cocktails that are high-end bar worthy, you’re going to need to measure all of your ingredients, and for that, you need a jigger. A jigger is a two-sided measuring tool that typically has a one-ounce measurement on one side, and a two-ounce measurement on the other, making it perfect for measuring out all the liquors and mixers you need to craft the perfect cocktail.
Proper Glassware
Once you’ve crafted your cocktails, the next step is to serve them, and in order to do that, you’ll need proper glassware. Each type of drink goes in a specific type of glass — for example, a martini would go in a martini glass, a mojito would go in a highball glass, and whiskey on the rocks would be served in a lowball glass. With that in mind, there are many different types of glasses that you can buy, and there are different styles depending on what you’re looking for. Before you go out and buy all the glassware you can find, it may be worth it to do some research and figure out what glasses would be most appropriate for the types of cocktails you’ll be making most often.
Alcohol & Mixers
Last, but certainly not least, you’re going to need to stock your bar cart with alcohol and mixers. As mentioned earlier, it’s recommended that you have at least one bottle of the five basic spirits: vodka, gin, rum, bourbon or rye whiskey, and tequila. However, you can customize your alcohol to fit your tastes, as well as add in some go-to favorites, such as Greek Lightning™ cinnamon honey liqueur.
You will also need to stock your bar cart with mixers so that you can actually create the delicious cocktails you’ve been wanting to make. Again, the mixers you choose may depend on what cocktails you plan to make, but some of the most common are sweet vermouth, tonic water, bitters, ginger beer, and grenadine.
Start Crafting Cocktails
Finally stocking your bar cart with all the essentials you need to make your favorite cocktails can be very exciting. However, in your excitement to get all the ingredients and tools, don’t forget to stock up on Greek Lightning™. Our unique cinnamon honey liqueur can help transport you to the islands of Greece, whether you mix it into one of your favorite cocktails or drink it on its own. Explore our website to find delicious recipes and food pairings, and don’t forget to place an order to get your very own bottle of Greek Lightning™ today!