September 15, 2025
Shaken, Not Spent: Stocking Your Home Bar on a Budget
Stocking a home bar doesn’t have to break the bank. Experts recommend planning purchases and focusing on the spirits you enjoy most, as the spirit is typically the most expensive part. A basic setup can cost $250-$500, and with a few key tools like a cocktail shaker, Hawthorne strainer, jigger, and bar spoon, you can easily craft cocktails at home. Bartenders suggest balancing cost and quality by having two bottles of each spirit: one for cocktails and one
