Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Hostess with the Mostess: The Ultimate Bar


I just received the latest issue of Everyday with Rachel Ray -- one of my favorite magazines -- and inside was an article about how to plan for and stock the ultimate bar for parties. One important tip that I found handy for calculating how much liquor to buy -- plan on 1 1/2 drinks per hour per person. Also, don't go broke trying to serve every type of alcohol in the pantry -- it's super trendy to serve one or two signature drinks, plus wine and beer.

See below the "essentials" that every fabulous hostess should have in her bar. . . I hope it makes planning your next party easier!

THE ESSENTIAL MIXERS:
  • Orange juice
  • Cranberry juice
  • Soda
  • Tonic
  • Optional: Pineapple juice, tomato juice, grenadine

THE ESSENTIAL LIQUORS:

  • Vodka
  • Gin
  • Rum
  • Whiskey
  • Optional: Tequila, vermouth

Image Credit: Everyday with Rachel Ray website

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