How to Properly Stock a Bar Cart
Whether you’ve just moved into a new home or simply want to level up from your college drinking habits, there is no better time to have a stocked bar cart.
These 17 products be will be sure to keep you stocked for months and get you your cocktail fix whenever needed.
Disclaimer, your friends may never want to leave. But that’s not always a bad thing! 🙂
Tools
1. Shaker
The easiest way to quickly and thoroughly mix ingredients together is with a shaker.Â
Stainless Steel No Leaks Cocktail Shaker – $11.99
Two-Piece Pro Boston Shaker Set – $19.98
20oz Triple-Insulated Stainless Steel Cocktail Shaker – $34.99
2. Bar Spoon
Also known as a “cocktail mixing spoon”, the long handle on the bar spoon makes it easy to mix drinks well and reach the bottom of tall glasses.
Hiware 12-Inch Bar Spoon, Set of 2 – $7.99
Hiware 12 Inches Stainless Steel Mixing Spoon – $5.99
3. Jigger
The best drinks are made with precise measurements.
Japanese Jigger – $12.99
Double Cocktail Jigger – $7.99
Jigger – $8.99
4. Strainer
Purchase a strainer so that ice and pulp are prevented from pouring into your cocktail.
Cocktail Kingdom Buswell 4-Prong Hawthorne Strainer – $21.89
Professional Hawthorne Cocktail Strainer – $12.99
Cocktail Kingdom CoCo Strainer – $11.99
5. Muddler
Muddlers make it easy to incorporate fruits, herbs, spices, and flavors into your cocktails.
8inch Long 1pc Stainless Steel Fruit Crusher – $6.99
Professional Drink Muddler – $10.99
Hiware 10 Inch Stainless Steel Cocktail Muddler and Mixing Spoon – $7.99
*If you don't want to individually purchase each item above, you can purchase a set that includes them all.*
6. Ice Bucket/Ice Tongs
To conveniently add ice to any drink or cool a bottle of wine, you’ll need an ice bucket that comes with tongs.
Stock Harbor Ice Bucket Insulated With Sealed Lid and Tongs – $34.95
Stainless Steel Insulated Ice Bucket With Lid and Ice Tong – $26.99
Stainless Steel Double Walled Ice Bucket with Tongs – $36.99
7. Cork Screw
8. Bar Knife
Ever take a shot of tequila without a slice of lime to fall back on? Yeah, me either. Your bar knife will come in handy in times like those.
Prince of Scots Bartender’s Knife – $34.95
Viski Professional Bar Cart – $6.49
9. Glasses
Lowball Glasses
Perfect for muddled drinks or solo drinks like whiskey or bourbon.
Old Fashioned Whiskey Glasses – $21.99
Rock Style Old Fashioned Whiskey Glasses 11 Ounce – $21.69
Crystal Old Fashioned Whiskey Glasses (Set of 6) – $22.99
Highball Glasses
Perfect for tall cocktails and other mixed drinks that contain a large proportion of a non-alcoholic mixer, poured over ice.
Set of 8 Highball Glasses – $25
Highball Glasses Set of 6 Tall Drinking Glasses – $17.95
Italian Highball Glasses [Set of 6] – $29.99
Martini Glasses
Perfect for any kind of martini, but most commonly used for dirty martinis.Â
8 Ounce Martini Glasses, Set Of 6 – $39.26
8 – Ounce Martini Glasses – $21.99
Martini Glasses – 6-Set Clear Classic 5-Ounce Cocktail Glasses – $28.99
Decanter
The perfect vessel to serve all your alcoholic favorites.
Le Chateau Wine Decanter – $49.95
Wine Decanter by HiCoup – $44.99
Whiskey Decanter – $14.89
Spirits
10. Vodka
11. Gin
12. Rum
13. Whiskey
14. Tequila
15. Vermouth
16. Chasers
17. Acessories/Decor
