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Start by building your bar. This is where you keep all the alcohol, garnishes and mixers you have to hand. Use our MyBar feature to add everything you have, or use the quick start below.
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Explore what cocktails are available to you based on what you have. See what you can substitute and what you need to buy.

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Bartender's top tip

Always prioritize quality over quantity. Fresh ingredients and proper technique can transform a simple drink into an unforgettable experience for your customer.

Essential Ingredients

Whether you're a budding mixologist or a casual enthusiast, these basics will allow you to craft a variety of popular cocktails. Note that our selections range from spirits and mixers to fresh ingredients and bitters.

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Mixer

Lime juice
Lime juice
Pineapple Juice
Pineapple Juice
Orange juice
Orange juice
Cranberry Juice
Cranberry Juice
Cola
Cola
Lemon Juice
Lemon Juice
Ginger Ale
Ginger Ale
Lemonade
Lemonade
Soda water
Soda water
Grenadine
Grenadine
Sugar / simple Syrup
Sugar / simple Syrup
Angostura Bitters
Angostura Bitters

Spirit

Coconut rum
Coconut rum
Brandy
Brandy
Peach Schnapps
Peach Schnapps
Absinthe
Absinthe
White rum
White rum
Gin
Gin
Tequila Blanco
Tequila Blanco
Whiskey
Whiskey
Cachaça
Cachaça
Bourbon
Bourbon
Vodka
Vodka

Kitchen cupboard

Mint Leaves
Mint Leaves
Lemon
Lemon
Milk
Milk
Banana
Banana
Lime
Lime
Tabasco Sauce
Tabasco Sauce
Cinnamon
Cinnamon
Chocolate
Chocolate
Egg
Egg
Sugar
Sugar
Marmalade
Marmalade
Butter
Butter

Wine and champagne

Champagne / prosecco
Champagne / prosecco
Port
Port
Red Wine
Red Wine
Red vermouth
Red vermouth
Sherry (Sweet)
Sherry (Sweet)
White vermouth
White vermouth

Liqueur

Bailey's
Bailey's
Coffee liqueur
Coffee liqueur
Cointreau
Cointreau
Triple Sec
Triple Sec
Melon liqueur
Melon liqueur
Amaretto
Amaretto
Raspberry liqueur
Raspberry liqueur
Frangelico
Frangelico
Orange liqueur
Orange liqueur
Blue Curaçao
Blue Curaçao

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