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STOCKING YOUR BAR

SPIRITS

As you become a more experienced drinker, or home-bartender for your friends, you'll probably figure out exactly what types of liquor to keep in stock. However, if you stock your bar with a 1 liter bottle of the following spirits you should be able to make most of the drinks in this program.

• An Assortment of Liqueurs
• Bourbon
• Brandy
• Gin
• Port
• Rum (Light)
• Rum (Dark)
• Scotch
• Sherry
• Tequila
• Vermouth (Sweet)
• Vermouth (Dry)
• Vodka
• Red Wine
• White Wine

MIXERS

There's nothing worse than getting your tastebuds ready for a potent potable and then not having the appropriate mixer. Here is a listing of the most common mixers.

• Water (or Mineral Water)
• Tonic Water, Club Soda or Seltzer
• Lemon/Lime Sodas
• Sugar Syrup

The Juice Of The Following Fruits:

• Orange
• Grapefruit
• Lime
• Lemon
• Cranberry
• Tomato
• Pineapple

EXOTIC ADDITIONS

Some tropical drinks require exotic ingredients. Here is a list of items you may want to stock to put the finishing touch on your creation. In addition to this list, it's not a bad idea to keep plenty of salt and pepper, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar on hand.

• Whipping Cream
• Heavy Cream
• Light Cream
• Coconut Milk
• Orange Flower Water
• Grenadine
• Orgeat Syrup (almond flavor syrup)
• Papaya Juice
• Passion Fruit Juice
• Raspberry Syrup

GARNISHING

The garnish can make the difference between

• Coarse Salt
• Pineapple
• Cucumber
• Maraschino Cherries
• Horseradish
• Worcestershire Sauce
• Tabasco Sauce
• Mint Leaves
• Cinnamon Sticks
• Cassis
• Bitters
• Celery Stalks
• Strawberries
• Oranges
• Lemons
• Limes
• Olives
• A Jar Of Cocktail Onions

SUGAR SYRUP

Here's how to make sugar syrup (a.k.a. simple syrup).
In a large saucepan, gradually stir one pound of granulated
sugar into 13 oz. of hot water.

ABOUT BITTERS

What are bitters? Bitters are a drink flavoring
made from various organic materials (i.e. roots,
bark, berries, and herbs). They come in several
varieties, including: Angosturo Bitters- A secret
recipe from Trinidad.  Abbot's Aged Bitters- made
in Baltimore Maryland since 1865.  Orange Bitters-
Made from the dried peel of Seville oranges.
Peychaud's Bitters- The New Orleans special blend.