Bottles
One bottle each of the following:
- Whiskey (bourbon or rye)
- Gin (London Dry or equivalent)
- Rum (preferably aged)
- Tequila (100 percent agave)
- Vodka
- Sweet vermouth (Dolin, Vya and Punt e Mes are good brands)
- Curacao (Cointreau)
- Liqueur or amaro (Campari, ginger liqueur, maraschino, etc.)
- Angostura bitters (add Peychaud’s and Reagan’s Orange, if possible)
Tools
- A good bar spoon
- Pint glass
- One or two quality shaker tins (Koriko is a good brand)
- Measuring jigger
- Hawthorne strainer
- Clamshell juicer
- One or two square ice molds (Tovolo is a good brand)
Most spirits can be acquired at local ABC stores. For harder-to-find products, visit drinkupNY.com. Local wine stores carry bitters and vermouths. A good selection of quality bar tools and equipment is available at thebostonshaker.com.
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