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{"id":1604,"date":"2016-07-07T08:15:56","date_gmt":"2016-07-07T08:15:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mccreerys.blogs.eprevue.net\/?p=1604"},"modified":"2019-05-08T22:07:07","modified_gmt":"2019-05-08T22:07:07","slug":"the-beginners-home-bar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mccreerys.com\/blog\/2016\/07\/07\/the-beginners-home-bar\/","title":{"rendered":"The Beginner\u2019s Home Bar"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_1605\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" ><a href=\"http:\/\/mccreerys.blogs.eprevue.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2016\/07\/BLOG-7.-1586-75160-BL2-When-in-Rome-Accent-Bar-Cart.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1605\" src=\"http:\/\/mccreerys.blogs.eprevue.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2016\/07\/BLOG-7.-1586-75160-BL2-When-in-Rome-Accent-Bar-Cart-749x1024.jpg\" alt=\"1586-75160-BL2 When in Rome Accent Bar Cart\" width=\"749\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">1586-75160-BL2 When in Rome Accent Bar Cartbar<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Every homeowner should look into setting up a home bar. This is something that you should look into especially when you have guests come over now and then. This becomes a necessity if you love cocktails and spirits especially when you know how to mix the most exotic drinks. Learn these essential tips that will help you set up a beginner\u2019s home bar in no time \u2013<\/p>\n<p><strong>Arranging the Beginner\u2019s Home Bar <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>So, let\u2019s help you arrange that home bar. Begin by learning the essentials such as the spirits, bar tools, cocktail books, mixers, glassware and garnishes. Before long, you would realize that this project isn\u2019t that daunting after all.<\/p>\n<p>Okay, so do you own a bar cart? If not, then it\u2019s time that you had one. The bar cart is one of the hottest furnishings that you should have in your home bar. If your space allows a huge home bar, then the bar cart should have its own dedicated area. These should be placed in a corner where the guests will be able to lay their eyes on your beautiful, new possession.<\/p>\n<p>Organize the bar cart so it doesn\u2019t look cluttered.<\/p>\n<p>You can also transform any sideboard, console table or a credenza into a simple bar. Just top it with a tray, some bar tools, and other essentials and you\u2019ve just created a small section of your home as a home bar. Go ahead and corral your decanters, bottles, glasses and bitters all on that tray. Store the bar tools in a drawer or in any storage unit.<\/p>\n<p>If your home comes with a built-in dry bar (these are the ones that weren\u2019t installed with a sink), then prepare to have shelves set up instead. Think of mixology and how messy it would be minus the sink so have it situated nearby. Store the less used spirits and glassware inside a cabinet. The go-to bottles should be more accessible.<\/p>\n<p>A wet bar in your home signals you sharpening your mixology skills. Apart from the bar essentials which you will need, make sure that a bar towel is handy. A small trash bin is also necessary in case you\u2019re using fresh ingredients or washing glasses.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Add the Bitters <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bitters are high-proof alcoholic beverages. These are infused with roots, herbs and spices. They are used in dashes and are botanical additives. It\u2019s a no-no these days to hold just a single bottle of bitters behind your bar. You can have anything nowadays from coffee bitters to rhubarb bitters. These can be bought at any local liquor store.<\/p>\n<p>Try experimenting with different flavors. Stock your bar with classic tastes and unique flavors which you can concoct to equally unique cocktails.<\/p>\n<p>Learn about each bottle that you buy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Invest in Cocktail Books <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You were advised to level up on your mixology skills and the simplest way to do this is to buy a cocktail book. Behind all those great bars in the country are books that have explained the spirits, mixers and cocktail foundations to learners.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Buy the Spirits <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Make sure that you buy only the run, gin, vodka or whatnot that you love to drink. Don\u2019t buy just because the bottle looks lovely or because a friend likes it. There is no point in buying whiskey if you\u2019re not a whiskey drinker.<\/p>\n<p>Remember that using the right techniques which you learned from the books and the best spirits will yield the best beverages.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to brands, pick only the premium ones. Base your decision on the past cocktails that you liked. If you\u2019re a vodka drinker, then make sure that you would buy premium vodka only.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, quality should come before the price so make your choices best on flavor. Stock up on tools like the jigger, bar spoon, muddler, citrus peeler and handheld citrus press and you\u2019re more than ready to set up your beginner\u2019s home bar.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1608\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" ><a href=\"http:\/\/mccreerys.blogs.eprevue.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2016\/07\/BLOG-7.-raylen-vineyards.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1608\" src=\"http:\/\/mccreerys.blogs.eprevue.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2016\/07\/BLOG-7.-raylen-vineyards.jpg\" alt=\" FFDM's RayLen Vineyards Collection \" width=\"564\" height=\"781\" \/><\/a><p class=\"wp-caption-text\"><br \/>FFDM&#8217;s RayLen Vineyards Collection<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every homeowner should look into setting up a home bar. This is something that you should look into especially when you have guests come over now and then. 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