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Build Your Bar

Build Your Bar is a practical guide to stocking a home bar from scratch — starting with the essential bottles every bar needs and expanding into the spirits, liqueurs, tools, and techniques that separate a casual collection from a genuinely capable bar. Whether you're starting with 10 bottles or building toward 50, this series gives you a clear path forward.

Part 1
The 10 Bottles Every Home Bar Should Start With
The 10 bottles every home bar needs to make great cocktails — with economy, mid-range, and top shelf picks for every spirit.