I'm a bit of an at-home mixologist enthusiast, and I absolutely love it! My place is like a mini cocktail lab where I get to play around with various spirits, liqueurs, and fresh ingredients. It's all about finding that perfect balance of flavors, an...
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Bar Essentials
Stores
Fave Instagram Mixologists
Books
Must-Have Liquor, Bubbly and Mixers
Fun Ingredients
Bar Essentials
In order to make the perfect cocktails, you need the right utensils and set-up.
I always get compliments on my bar cart! It's so chic.
Ciara-Lee Bar Cart
This barware collection is really nice.
Archer Barware Collection | West Elm
A champagne stopper is necessary when you don't finish the bottle of bubbly.
Blush Mirage Champagne Bottle Stopper
A double jigger is needed to measure out your liquor and mixers perfectly.
Viski Japanese Style Double Jigger, Gold
You need a muddler to muddle fruit or mint at the bottom of your glass for your cocktail.
YFS Professional Stainless Steel Cocktail Muddler
A bar spoon is a must for your cocktails that need to be stirred and not shaken.
Viski Gold Weighted Stainless Steel Barspoon
You need a strainer to ensure that only the good stuff is going in your drink.
Viski Hawthorne and Bartending Strainer
I got this mixing glass for the cocktails that you just need to stir to mix. It goes along with the barspoon.
HIWARE 24 Oz Professional Cocktail Mixing Glass
These cocktail napkins are so cute to add to your bar cart for that extra flair.
Day Drinking Paper Cocktail Napkins, 20pcs
These napkins would be a hit if you're hosting a cocktail party or to just use for fun.
'Trust Me, You Can Dance -Vodka' Napkins, 20 ct.
Get some cocktail picks to make your fruit look pretty across or in your cocktail glass.
200 PCS Cocktail Picks
These bottles make your Bitters look better.
LINALL Bitters Bottle Set
A nice shaker elevates your cocktail experience.
Godinger Dublin Cocktail Shaker, Martini Shaker, 17oz
Why not drink your martini from a cute glass?
Libbey Z-Stem Martini Glasses, 9-ounce, Set of 4,clear
This is such a great martini glass set.
Mikasa Cheers Martini Glass, 10-Ounce, Set of 4
These highball glasses are fabulous!
Viski Gatsby Highball Glasses
These are a great option if you don't want disposable cocktail picks.
Viski Gold Art Deco Cocktail Picks- Set of 4
I love the vintage look of these.
ZOOFOX Set of 6 Vintage Drinking Glasses, 12 oz
You will feel fancy drinking from these.
Viski Faceted Coupe Glasses, Set of 2, 7oz
These Margarita glasses are so unique with no stems.
Libbey Stemless Margarita Glasses, Set of 6
The gold rim on these takes it up a notch.
Lysenn Stemless Margarita Glasses 10 oz, Set of 2
Elevate your cocktails with pretty ice.
WIBIMEN Mini Ice Cube Trays
Take your drink to the next level and add rose ice cubes. For the ultimate level, add some rose petals before freezing.
2.5 Inch Rose Ice Cube Molds
Stores
These are some great stores to order liquor online if you don't have a good store near you.
Total Wine and More is my favorite liquor store. I always find unique options here and end up buying more than intended. I also love that you can purchase online.
Total Wine & More
Reserve Bar is another great option order liquor online.
ReserveBar: Shop Quality Spirits, Liquor and Alcohol Online | ReserveBar
Mouth.com offers unique items and great cocktail kits.
I follow all of these pages on Instagram to get inspiration for my own cocktails.
She has great recipes and ideas and her drinks are always cute!
Instagram (@beautifulbooze)
This is the ultimate page for cocktails.
Instagram (@cocktails)
I love her “Happy Hour at Home” recipes.
Instagram (@thecocktailsnob_)
I just want to make all of her drinks!
Instagram (@join_jules)
Another fave cocktail page.
Instagram (@jaylynn_little)
Books
A good cocktail book comes in handy when you're stuck and don't know what to make or just starting out making your own cocktails at home.
This book will help you out if you don't know where to start with your own cocktails.
The Art of Mixology: Classic Cocktails
This book is great because all of the recipes contain 4 ingredients or less to make it easy to make.
The Home Bartender: 175+ Cocktails, 4 Ingredients
Learn how to create more than 50 bubbly drinks with this book.
Let's Get Fizzical: More than 50 Bubbly Cocktail Recipes with Prosecco, Champagne, and Other Sparkling Wines
This book is gorgeous and will look fabulous on your bar cart.
Bubbly: Champagne and Sparkling Cocktails
Must-Have Liquor, Bubbly and Mixers
The right liquor and mixers are essential to creating unique and great tasting cocktail concoctions.
Hendricks is hands down my favorite Gin! It's so smooth and very versatile.
Hendricks Gin
Empress Indigo Gin is famous for its pretty, purple color. You can make some fun drinks with this one.
Empress 1908 Gin
La Marca Prosecco is a staple on my bar cart and fridge. I make mimosas with this every Sunday!
La Marca Prosecco
The Rosé version of La Marca is also delicious and a must-have.
La Marca Prosecco Rose
If you haven't tried this vodka, you must! It's so different and there is no sugar, carbs or artificial flavors.
Ketel One Botanical Grapefruit Rose
I'm really into flavored vodkas and this one doesn't disappoint. The bottle is also pretty!
Ciroc Passion Vodka
This pear flavored vodka is high quality and makes a great pear martini. Turn it into a cocktail by adding pear puree or syrup and top off with club soda.
Grey Goose La Poire
It doesn't have to be Summer for me to enjoy this watermelon flavored vodka. It's so good.
Ciroc Vodka Summer Watermelon
I keep this Tequila on hand. It's smooth and great for cocktails. It's also owned by George Clooney and his signature on each bottle!
Casamigos Blanco Tequila
Patron is a must have tequila. It's great for making margaritas!
Patron Silver Tequila
One of my favorite drinks is an Aperol Spritz. I keep this stocked.
Aperol Liqueur
If you're feeling fancy and want something different, try Italicus. Mix it with Prosecco and enjoy!
Italicus
I drank Lillet Spritz all Summer! It's so refreshing. Lillet Blanc is my fave of all the flavors.
Lillet Blanc
Pop open a bottle of Veuve when it's time to celebrate something special. This is my favorite champagne and everyone gets it for me as a gift because I love it so much!
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut Champagne
Fever Tree makes my favorite Tonic. The Elderflower provides that extra, something special to the cocktail.
Fever Tree Elderflower Tonic Water
This is great to mix with the Ketel One Grapefruit and Rose Vodka.
Fever Tree Pink Grapefruit
Always have some club soda on hand to top off your drink and make it fizzy.
Schweppes Club Soda
St. Germain is the best Elderflower Liqueur and an absolute must.
St Germain Elderflower Liqueur
You need Cointreau to make the perfect Margarita.
Cointreau
Add Grand Marnier to take your Margarita up a notch.
Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge
These are delicious! I've tried almost all of them.
Wood Stove Kitchen - Vodka and Gin Lover I
Fun Ingredients
You can never go wrong with adding some fun ingredients to your drink to take up a notch. It also brings out your creativity.
These cherries are a great addition to top off your cocktail.
Bourbon Barrel Cocktail Cherries
These are so good in a cocktail.
Collins Candied Fruit Orange Peel Twist in Syrup
Every margarita needs salt!
Rokz Lime Margarita Salt Rimmerz, 4oz (Pack of 1)
If you struggle with coming up with recipes, these are great to get the ball rolling. You can always make them your own.
Craftmix Espresso Martini, Makes 12 Drinks
If you need to sweeten your cocktail, try this sugar.
Wood Stove Kitchen - Lemon Sugar, 3.8 oz
Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavors.
Monin - Chipotle Pineapple Cocktail Syrup (1 Liter)
This puree is amazing!!
Lychee Reàl Puree Infused Syrup, 16.9 FL OZ
Pouring prosecco or champagne over cotton candy is so fun and tasty. It also acts as a sweetener.
Cotton Candy
I bought a huge bag of these food grade rose petals. They make your cocktails so pretty and you can add them to make your ice.
1 lb RED ROSE PETALS & Buds Edible- 16 oz
Get creative and make your own lavender syrup for cocktails. Just add to boiling water and add sugar. Make sure it's culinary lavender.
