Essential Spirits and Mixers to Stock in Your Bar

By Colleen Graham, About.com Guide

You will want to keep the majority of these base liquors stocked in your bar all the time. Having at least one bottle of each will ensure that you can mix up almost any cocktail you want because these are the foundations for many cocktail recipes.

Keep in mind that one bottle of whiskey will not be sufficient for all cocktails that call for whiskey because each variety has their own distinct characteristics and using the wrong one will ruin an otherwise great cocktail.

• Gin
• Tequila
• Vodka
• Dark or Spiced Rum
• Light Rum
• Bourbon
• Brandy
• Canadian Whiskey
• Irish Whiskey
• Rye Whiskey
• Scotch

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