A Basic Bar Setup for a Limited Budget

Setting up a home bar can become quite costly. The variety of liquors available today is mind-boggling. How do you pare down your shopping list to the essentials? Some bartenders might scoff at the idea of not having both American and Canadian whiskey in a bar. And do you really need both dry and sweet vermouth? The options can be overwhelming. For simple entertaining, even if you're on a limited budget, start with the following items:

One 750 ml bottle of gin	One 750 ml bottle of whiskey (Bourbon, Canadian, etc.)
One 750 ml bottle of rum	One 750 ml bottle of white domestic wine
One 750 ml bottle of tequila	One 750 ml bottle of red domestic wine
One 750 ml bottle of vodka	Twelve 12-oz. bottles of beer (domestic or imported)
Three 750 ml bottles of the liqueurs and cordials of your choice (such as Irish cream, coffee liqueur, Grand Marnier, triple sec, Cointreau, Sambuca, white or green crème de menthe, Galliano, B&B, Frangelico, amaretto, peach schnapps, and so on)

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