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Stocking The Bar

Not sure what items your bar should be stocked with? I can help you stock your bar based on the type of event you are planning and the tastes of your guests. Although, I cannot sell you alcohol, I can get you connected with my vendor to ensure you are getting the very best prices on your liquor, beer, wine and refreshments.

I suggest you use this as a guide to help budget your cost effectively.
Here are alcohol packages from A & L
(link is in contact section of this page)
 
Call Package
Popov Vodka
5 o'clock gin
Castillo Rum
Canadian Hunter Whisky
Franzia 5ltr Chablis
Franzia 5ltr Burgundy
Coors Beer
Coors light
 
Premium Package
Smirnoff Vodka
Gordon's Gin
Bacardi Rum
Canadian Club Whiskey
Woodbridge Chardonnay
Woodbridge Merlot
Labatts regular beer
Labatts light beer
 
Super Premium Package
Absolute Vodka
Tanqeuaray Gin
Mount-Gay Rum
Crown Royal Whiskey
Mondovi Private Selection Chardonnay
Mondovi Privae Selection Merlot
Samuel Adams Regular
Samual Adams Light Beer
 
Ultra Premium Package
Grey Goose Vodka
Bombay Sapphire Gin
Flor De Canna 12 yr Rum
Glenlivet 12 yr Scotch
Mondavi Napa Valley Chardonnay
Mondavi Napa Valley Merlot
Bells Amber Ale
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale
 

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Here is a compiled list of liquors, equipment, mixers, garnish supplies you might want to consider when planning your event.

LIQUORS:

Bourbon
Beer or Ale
Brandy (cognac)
Gin (London dry)
Rum (light)
Scotch
Tequila
Cheap Vodka (Absolut, Smirnoff)
Good Vodka (Chopin, Belvedere, Ketel One)
Rye (Blended Whiskey)
Sour Mash Whiskey
Amaretto (optional)
Bailey's
Crème de Cocoa (Must Have)
Dark or Spiced Rum
Kahlua
Peach Schnapps
Sweet Vermouth
Champagne
Sherry (dry & Sweet)
Liqueurs (Café, orange, herbal)
(Triple Sec, Grand Marnier, Cointreau)
Vermouth (dry and Sweet)
Wine (Red, white, blush and sparkling)

The number of bottles to be stocked will of course depend on the number of guests expected, their anticipated requirements, and the amount of time to be devoted to drinking (a drink or two before dinner, a three-hour cocktail party, etc.).

EQUIPMENT:

I already provide all the equipment necessary.  This is just a list for your reference.

Blender
Wine Opener
Bottle and Can Opener
Citrus Squeezer
Coaster
Bar Scoop
Cocktail Napkins
Cocktail shaker
Corkscrew
Cutting board
Dish towel
Drink Stirrers
Ice Bucket & Tongs
Jigger
Paring Knife (for fruit zests)
Strainer
Toothpicks
Swizzle Sticks
Short Straws
Cocktail Picks
Bottle Sealers
Champagne Stopper
Pitcher
Shaker

GARNISHMENTS AND FLAVORINGS:

Use fresh fruit for your garnishes. Again, it depends on what you plan to make, but this will prepare you for most cocktails. You can use your imagination and add fresh fruits, candies, sprinkles, or even tiny umbrellas to give your own personal touch to your creation.

Citrus, (Lemons, Limes, Oranges) (whole, slices, wedges or Peels)
Coarse Salt (for Margaritas)
Cocktail onions (for Gibson)
Cream of coconut (for piña coladas)
Celery
Olives (for Martinis)
Maraschino Cherries (for Manhattans and Old-Fashioned)
Simple syrup (for sweet cocktails and punches)
Cocktail Onions
Whipped Cream
Powdered Chocolate
Salt & Pepper

Mixers::

Stocking mixers is like stocking your alcohol.  It really depends on what you plan to serve.  This list will prepare you for most any cocktail. 

Sour Mix can be powdered, bottled or in concentrate form.  Bloody Mary mix is not necessary if you aren't making a lot of them.  Piña Colada mix can be made yourself with pineapple juice and a cream of coconut, such as Coco Lopez.

Orange Juice
Cranberry Juice
Pineapple Juice
Grapefruit Juice
Tomato Juice
Sour Mix
Bloody Mary Mix
Piña Colada Mix
Bitters
Lime Juice
Grenadine
Simple Syrup
Worcestershire Sauce (for Bloody Marys)
Tabasco Sauce
Hot-pepper sauce (for bloody Marys)
Strawberries
Bananas
Club soda
Tonic (quinine) water
Tomato or seasoned
Cola (Coke or Pepsi) 
7 - up
Ginger Ale
Diet Cola
Half & Half
Milk
Ice Cream
Coffee
Water (Sparkling and still water (flavored and plain)

ICE!  Plenty of Ice

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