Yum Yum Sauce

Get Terry Ho’s. Kids love it.

Greek Seasoning

Cavender’s All Purpose Greek Seasoning

Marmite

Smells gross but it’s amazing for stews that need umami

Tamari and Soy Sauce

Keep both on hand

Gochujang Sauce

Spicy Korean sauce. Great for rice bowls and stir fries.

Sriracha

You know the rooster!

Bar Essentials

Whiskey

Bourbon, Rye, Scotch. Get ‘em all. Look for “Bottled in Bond” as an indicator of quality for American whiskey, even at lower price points

Gin

Beefeater is great for mixed drinks. Bar Hill is top shelf.

Tequila and Mezcal

Blanco, Reposado, and Añejo are your main styles. Blanco is unaged. Reposado aged up to a year. Añejo aged over a year. They all have their place in your bar! Stay away from celebrity brands.

Vodka

IMO, vodka is vodka. Get something mid-tier like Tito’s. But don’t go cheap.

Rum

Clear Rum, Gold Rum, Dark Rum, Black Rum, Rhum Agricole, Spiced Rum. Start with a clear and dark.

Cointreau or Dry Curaçao

Pierre Ferrand is the best brand for the dry curaçao. Grand Marnier can be an alternative to Cointreau

Campari

Herby and bitter Italian aperitif. Essential for a Negroni.

Aperol

Another Italian aperitif, Aperol is more approachable and less bitter than it’s cousin, Campari. Essential for a Spritz!

Amaro Nonino

There are countless Amari out there, each incredibly unique. Amaro Nonino Quintessentia is a good first step into that world. Gotta have it for a Paper Plane

Simple Syrup

Make it yourself or buy it. Store it in the fridge. A demerara syrup is a nice addition.

Bitters

Angostura and Orange are the must-haves. Try Peychauds and Chocolate bitters next.

Vermouth

Dry (blanc/white) and Sweet (red). There is only one choice worth having for sweet vermouth: Carpano Antica Formula

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