Home Bar Essentials for Every Skill Level

Building or leveling up your home bar? Whether you’re a casual sipper, the go-to host, or a master mixologist, the right setup can make all the difference. Elevated Mixers has crafted organic, cold-pressed mixers that enhance any bar, adding quality and convenience. Let’s dive into the essentials for every skill level!

1. The Occasional Sipper: Basics for the Casual Drinker

Key Items:

• Glassware: A few highball and rocks glasses for versatility, perfect for everything from gin and tonics to a simple whiskey on the rocks.
• Liquors: Stick to your favorites—vodka, gin, and whiskey cover most needs without overwhelming your shelf.
• Bar Tools: The basics—jigger, mixing spoon, and small shaker.
• Mixers: Try our Organic Margarita Mix, with fresh lime and agave for a perfectly balanced, refreshing margarita, or our Double Gold-winning Classic Old Fashioned Mix, with organic orange, vanilla, cinnamon, and cherry, recognized at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition.

Tips: Keep it simple! Just a few favorite spirits paired with these high-quality mixers, and you’re set for a satisfying weekend drink.

2. The Weekend Host: Essentials for Social Gatherings

For those who love hosting, a more versatile setup keeps everyone happy.

Key Items:

• Glassware: Stock extra wine glasses, champagne flutes, highball, and rocks glasses. Stemless wine glasses are versatile, too.
• Liquors: Add a quality rum, tequila, and a versatile liqueur like triple sec or vermouth for crowd-pleasers like margaritas, daiquiris, and Manhattans.
• Bar Tools: Include a muddler for herbs and citrus to make mojitos or flavored margaritas, a shaker with a strainer, and a crystal dispenser to create batched cocktails for hosting. 
• Mixers: Time to expand the lineup! Our H.O.P.E. Mix brings a sweet, floral twist with honey, pomegranate, and elderflower, while the Tropical Spice Mix offers bold tropical flavors with pineapple, guava, and a hint of habanero heat. Both make hosting easy, with sophisticated flavors in seconds.

Tips: Presentation counts—set out garnishes like fresh herbs or dried orange slices to enhance any drink.

3. The Master Mixologist: Elevate Your Craft

If mixology is an art to you, your setup should reflect it.

Key Items:

• Glassware: Add specialty glasses like coupes, Nick & Noras, and Collins glasses for an elevated presentation.
• Liquors: Go for a diverse range—rye whiskey, mezcal, and absinthe add depth. Include liqueurs like Campari, amaretto, and St-Germain.
• Bar Tools: In addition to shakers, a twisted-handle bar spoon, fine mesh strainer, and carbonator are essentials. Consider a garnish kit with tweezers and peelers for finishing touches.
• Mixers: Elevated Mixers’ Classic Sour Mix uses quillaia bark for frothy, egg-free cocktails, perfect for low-carb sours. Our Limited Edition Lychee Margarita Mix adds delicate sweetness—ideal for experimenting with fresh herbs, syrups, or bitters.

Tips: Experiment with layering, infusing spirits, and garnishing for a visually stunning experience. Elevated Mixers’ organic options make these advanced creations effortless.

Final Thoughts

Whether you’re enjoying a quiet drink or hosting a lively night, the right bar setup is all about making the experience enjoyable. With Elevated Mixers, high-quality cocktails are easy to achieve, whether you’re a casual sipper or a master mixologist. Embrace the journey, experiment, and enjoy creating your best drinks!