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CREATE THE PERFECT HOME BAR ON A BUDGET
Enjoying a perfect evening indoors? We all have those days where we just want to chill and take it easy indoors and what better than having all the necessary items at home to even make it perfect? At Quest Liquor store, we’ve got you sorted out for drinks! With our wide catalogue, you can find all varieties of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mixers, juice, soda, confectionery and tobacco products. We have round the clock delivery which ensures that your orders will get to you in no time and in great condition.
Whether you are hosting or having a solo quiet evening, our cocktail recipes will be sure to get you started on ideas for the different cocktails you can make. You can find them here. The first step of course is to find the perfect location for your home bar. Most commonly, home bars are set in a common area within the house like the living room or dining area.
Wood work
If you are up for a challenge or want to test your workmanship, making the shelves for drinks storage can be a fun task to do. Whether with your partner, family or friends, join in this activity to create your bar. If not however, get a reliable carpenter who can work with during the process. With the right dimensions and frames, this will be the great foundation for your bar.
Drink trolley or Table
This is also known as a bar cart or liquor cart. It is a mobile, typically multi-tiered cart designed to store and display alcoholic beverages, glassware, and accessories. It often features wheels, making it easy to move from one place to another, and it’s used for serving drinks at home or during social gatherings.
They can be stocked with liquor bottles, cocktail shakers, ice buckets, and even non-alcoholic beverages, making them both decorative and practical for entertaining guests.
Typical Items on a Drink Trolley:
Garnishes like citrus, herbs, or olives for cocktails
Glasses (wine, cocktail, whiskey, etc.)
Cocktail shakers and mixing tools
Ice bucket
Coasters and napkins
Glassware
Invest in the following types of glasses:
- Wine glasses (for red and white wine)
- Highball glasses (for mixed drinks and cocktails)
- Rocks glasses (for whiskey, bourbon, or scotch)
- Cocktail glasses (for martinis or margaritas)
- Beer glasses (for beer enthusiasts)
The drinks!
You can browse through our catalogue here
Liquor: Start with the basics—stock versatile spirits like vodka, gin, rum, whiskey, tequila, and bourbon. You can add others based on your preferences.
Mixers: Have staple mixers on hand like tonic water, soda, ginger beer, club soda, cola, and fruit juices (e.g., orange, cranberry).
Wine: Depending on your tastes, stock a couple of bottles of red and white wine
Beer: Grab a few craft beers.
Cocktail recipes
Learn how to make a few signature cocktails to add flair to your bar. A menu consisting of three to five beverages that you love preparing and that suit your palate could be made.
You can make it an activity by creating your own recipes or you can find some recipes on our blog here.
Garnishes and extras
Citrus fruits: lemons, limes, and oranges for garnishes and juice.
Fresh herbs: mint, basil, or rosemary for cocktails.
Bitters: These add complexity to cocktails like Old Fashions or Manhattans.
Olives or cherries: Great for martinis and Manhattans.
Simple syrup and sugar cubes: For sweetening cocktails.
Décor items
Adding in different types of décor items like colourful items and statement pieces will personalize your space.
Ice molds
Using different ice molds, which can be found in all shops, add in some fun by using different ice shapes and icing various drinks to add in a kick to your cocktails and drinks.
Here at Quest Liquor Store, you can find all these items to create your own home bar.