Set up your home bar with all the essentials for a great cocktail party: booze, bar accessories and furniture

Having a well-stocked home bar is the key to making cocktails, pleasing your guests and hosting a fun cocktail party.

When all your bar needs are gathered in one place, it's very easy to mix popular cocktails end enjoy being a host.

Here, you'll find tips on how to have a well-stocked bar complete with bartending basics such as:

• the right booze, mixers and garnishes to have on hand


• cocktail-making tools such as shakers, shot glasses, bottle openers and a blender


• bar accessories such as glassware, napkins, straws, coasters and stirrers

Stocking your bar doesn't have to be expensive.

If you're just starting out, begin with our list of "Bar Basics" and then add more items when you can.

If you're ready to go all out and set up a fully stocked bar extraordinaire, we also can help you find affordable home bar furniture, coolers, wine racks, beer taps and other essential items.

Looking for something we don't have here? We're working to add more ideas on a regular basis. We'll keep combing the Internet to find reputable businesses that offer stylish and affordable bar items for your home, and we'll post links here.

Return to our home page to find all kinds of cocktail party success ideas.