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A Guide to Bar Essentials

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Mixology is the new muse and the "cocktail" -- in all of its social brilliance -- is back.

You can never be too prepared. This is especially true when mixing drinks! You may be in the mood for a fruity mix, or maybe something a little more chocolatey, or perhaps you are craving a good ole vodka on the rocks. Whatever the case may be, having a well stocked bar is important, even if you're not planning a party.

Keeping a well-stocked bar is easy with my "must have" list of bar basics and knowing the rules of the road for hosting small, impromptu gatherings as well as larger, organized fetes.

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