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Below is a list of alcohols, mixes, equipment, etc., that the average
host will need to have in order to make the drinks most often requested
by guests. Bear in mind the type of party/Event and its theme if
any and that no bartender can anticipate every request, even the
most professional bartender may be unable to meet every demand.
Alcohol:
• Vodka
• White Rum
• Dry Gin
• Tequila
• Triple Sec
• Rye Whiskey > Canadian Club
• Scotch
• Bourbon > Jack Daniels
• Dark Rum
• Brandy or Cognac
• Amaretto
• Kahlua
• Bailey's
• Grand Marnier
• Peach Schnapps
• Melon Liqueur
• Sweet Vermouth
• Dry Vermouth
• Wine (Red, white, rose and sparkling)
• Champagne
• Beer
The
number of bottles stocked will depend on the number of guests expected,
their anticipated requirements, and the amount of time to be devoted
to drinking (a drink or two before dinner, a three-hour cocktail
party, etc.).
Mixers:
Stocking mixers is like stocking your alcohol. It really depends
on what you plan to serve. This list will prepare you for most any
cocktail.
• Orange Juice
• Cranberry Juice
• Pineapple Juice
• Grapefruit Juice
• Sour Mix
• Clamato juice
• Tomato Juice
• Club soda
• Perrier
• Tonic water
• Coke or Pepsi
• 7-up
• Ginger Ale
• Diet Coke/Pepsi
• Half & Half
• Milk
• Coffee
• Tea
• Water
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ICE! Plenty of Ice!
Garnishes
and Additives
Use fresh fruit for your garnishes. Again, it depends on what you
plan to make, but this will prepare you for most cocktails. Give
your own personal touch to your creation, use your imagination and
add fresh fruits, sparklers, or even tiny umbrellas.
• Citrus, (Lemons, Limes, Oranges)
• Celery
• Olives
• Maraschino Cherries
• Sugar (Supplied by Absolute Catering)
• Salt & Pepper (Supplied by Absolute Catering)
• Tabasco Sauce (Supplied by Absolute Catering)
• Worcestershire Sauce (Supplied by Absolute Catering)
• Angostura Bitter (Supplied by Absolute Catering)
• Grenadine
• Lime Cordial
• Whipped Cream
• Coconut Syrup
• Coconut Cream
Equipment Supplied by
Absolute Catering Service
Absolute Catering Service provides all the equipment necessary for
our bartenders. This is just a list for your reference.
• Bar Kit (Mixing glass, Shaker, Strainer, Bar Spoon, Small
Shaker)
• Bottle and Can Opener
• Waiters Corkscrew
• Ice Scoop
• Bottle Spouts
• Juice Containers
• Fruit Containers
• Cutting board
• Cocktail Knife
• Bar Rags/Towels
• Accessory Holder w/accessory (Cocktail Napkins, Straws,
Stir Sticks)
• Ice Bucket
• Bar Mat
• Metal Bucket
• Serving Tray
• Menu Holder
• Cigar Cutter
• Sugar
• Salt & Pepper
• Tabasco Sauce
• Worcestershire Sauce
• Angostura Bitter
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