The perfect selection for your next housewarming party!

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Building up your first bar cart can definitely be a daunting task, especially if you don’t know where to start! I created this guide to make it incredibly easy to choose different liquor types. As a mixology enthusiast, my bar is my happy place and I always love making a new creation! This is definitely not a frat house list; these selections are to create great quality cocktails at home. Any item on this list will be sure to please! XO

Pure Vodka (No Tito’s Allowed!)

• Ketel One

• Grey Goose

• Grey Goose Ducasse

Flavored Vodka

• Ketel One Botanical Grapefruit Rose

• Ketel One Botanical Cucumber Mint

• Grey Goose Le Citron

• Grey Goose La Poire

• Grey Goose Essences Strawberry Lemongrass

Gin

• Nolet Silver

Whiskey

• Woodinville Straight Rye

• Four Roses Small Batch Bourbon

• Angel’s Envy Rye

• Basil Hayden’s Bourbon

• Masterson’s Rye

• Lagavulin Distiller’s Edition

• Suntory

• Johnnie Walker Blue Label

Tequila Blanco

• Casamigos Blanco

• Patron Gran Platinum

Tequila Reposado

• Casamigos Reposado

• Clase Azul Reposado

Coffee Tequila

• Patron XO

Aperitifs

• Aperol Liqueur

• Campari

• Grassotti Vermouth (Sweet)

• Dolin Vermouth (Dry)

Liqueurs

• Cointreau (Orange)

• Villa Massa (Limoncello)

• Mr. Black (Coffee)

• Godiva (Chocolate)

Irish Cream

• Bailey’s

Garnish

• Luxardo Maraschino (Cherries)

• Santa Barbara Martini Olives

Cocktail Shaker

*Looks like the original Godinger one I put on My Amazon List is sold out, here are some other ideas:

• Godinger Cocktail Shaker

• Crystal Glass Cocktail Shaker

• Cocktail Kingdom Weighted Shaker Set

• Georg Jensen Manhattan Cocktail Shaker

Cocktail Glassware

• See The Reidel Glassware Edit

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