For vermouth, get it in the smallest bottle available. It's wine based and can oxidize if you aren't careful. Refrigerate it after opening and it'll be good for a month.
I've had the same bottle of dry vermouth for 4 months on refrigerated and there isn't a notable difference. Maybe it occurred slowly so I never noticed, but it's not bad
@@Mpeezy69 lmao better that than what we teenagers do here in America. FENTANYL AND METH, I only fw meth but fent is a cut (not a lace a cut, no death) so I’m cool with a lil if it ain’t too strong to make a .1-.5🤨 eh don’t do it, rn I’m quitting after a lil binge over some days and what not this month, it sucks ass. Tbh just cuz this lil starving feelin in my belly I don’t fw ice no more. I’ve been doing this too I’m just tired of it after the 25th time or so
@@WhatEverIwant36 you need treatment bud. I was on the same stuff back in my hayday, I got 2 years clean now. Get your shit together you too young for that. I hope you don’t say shit like this on social media where ppl do know who you are
@@jbrandona119 Did you know any male human, according the the medical community in recent times, found out that they are able to become female and entirely change sexes by getting their 'dong' cut off, flipped inside out, and stuffed back in?
Honestly with the liquers you can often DIY some of them , by converting berries/fruit (eg blackcurrant) into a 1:1 syrup with sugar and then add vodka, wine and water to get to 30-40 ish abv and boom you have " creme de mure" (blackberry liquer), saves you a ton of money.
Had a guy come to a liquor store I worked at years ago, said he wanted to stock a home bar for his friends. A couple of us helped him as best we could, little bit of everything, and he was making the selections. All in all it was about $3,900 out the door. The very next weekend he was back, said that what he got was "okay" but he didn't have the stuff to make what everyone wanted. So we helped him out, and he ended up spending another $3,000. Then came back in because he forgot about beer, and bought $4,000 worth of beer. Kegs, bottles, cans, every brand and type you can imagine. Always seemed like a happy guy, good customer, was happy we helped. Had the news on at work like two weeks later, guy died in a car wreck.
@@jgregg7100if you're drinking occasionally/socially, fancy/expensive bottles are good. If you drink for a cheap buzz... Cheap bottles are the way to go. 😂
I actually really appreciate this advice. I've been slowly accumulating bottles that I like (currently have some gin, rum, vodka, tequila, and bourbon) and finally set up a legit bar cart a few weeks ago. Besides bitters, grenadine, simple syrup, and triple sec, I wonder what else would be good to have on hand (I'm a huge fan of tropical/tiki drinks but also love me an old fashioned)
Not a bartender but for tropical (fruity) drinks experiment with the flavored liqueurs he said not to rush out and get all at once, or get the rum and hit up the juice asial at the grocery store.
If you like tiki drinks then expanding your rum choices is a good start. Lots of different spiced, aged and overproofed rums that can be utilized in all sorts of tiki drinks. Tropical flavours like passion fruit or lychee liquers, pineapple juice, mango juice and other sweet fruity juices, liquers and syrups will help you make a tiki drink that is both boozy and delicious. Could also grab yourself some brandy or cognac for brandy-based cocktails.
Triple sec is very useful. Sweet vermouth can also be used for negronis, though you also need Campari, but the negroni is a really hard-hitting cocktail that looks classy asf and is a personal favourite of my mom 😂
the eyeroll is classic. i am always polite when the liquor store people ask to help me. i know they are being nice and also not much fun standing alone in a store all day with no one to talk to.
As someone who has been having a cheap home bar for the past 3 years these are excellent choices. For the triple sec I went crazy and got Pierre Ferrand’s dry curaçao because it’s a little dryer than triple sec and it has lasted me a long time and I make a lot of sidecars and margaritas
For me, the most important of the more special bottles for a home bar would definitely be triple sec and sweet vermouth. They’re both used in so many great drinks. After that I’d say Campari comes next if you’re into whiskey cocktails. That’s covered so many great cocktails for me
My favourite way to stock up the home bar: beer and more beer, every kind of beer, just beer and maybe some more beer... i've had one too many liquor parties 😂
I don't even drink and I find these funny. You've got that look of "I know what I'm doing, I know what I'm selling, Get out of here with your weak sauce"
That's backwards. If something is not good, i drink it faster to get rid of it. You can give it away. You can even use it for cooking and cleaning. If something is really good, i drink it very rarely so it doesnt run out too fast. My best bottles sit around for years before they are even opened.
My recommendations for the best work horse alcohol. Gin - Beefeater Rum - smith and cross for dark, denizen for light Tequila - cimarron rye - Rittenhouse Bitters - angostura Also, get lemon and lime juice, and make simple syrup, you'll be able to create so many drinks.
For my go to bar. I get a bottle of white rum. A bottle of Irish whiskey. And a bottle of gin. I keep blue caracou pineapple juice and bitters. The amount of stuff u can make with just those is crazy
I was in Vegas last week with a friend and showed up to it’s a bottle of gray goose. I asked her about mixers and she said cranberry juice. 😂 it’s her preference so I bought it but I felt like a sinner making it. Lol
This is good for a basic bar, but don’t forget to save some money for the grocery store for sugar (to make simple syrup), lemons, limes, juices, etc. Another strategy I’ve found is to buy 1-2 spirits and then buy the liqueurs needed to make your favorite drinks. If you love Manhattans but not margaritas, then buy a bottle of vermouth before a bottle of tequila. You’ll go through more of what you like instead of having a basic bottle of something you don’t drink.
I learned the hard way about liqueur. I would randomly but one, then find a recipe for a drink. Then realize I got to goo get 3 other things I didn't have. Recipe first before a trip to the liquor store.
I just want it to be said, they actually attempted to make this not just some generic “here’s what you need to start a bar” video, even tho that’s what it was the attempt at masking it gives the video a sense of self, also thanks for helping me stock my at home bar correctly
Vodka is actually a good addition for some easy cocktails. Cosmos (make it with Cointreau if you want to be a purist), Moscow Mule, White Russian (adds Kahlua to your bar), Vodka martinis (kinda tough drink for beginners though). There's also a nice Aperol drink whose name I'm forgetting.
A “vodka cran” is actually dates back to 1945 and was known as the red devil until 1960 when Cape Codder was used. It’s not a pre prohibition cocktail but it is pretty classic
@@NeoNeonGreen Honestly, if you're just starting your homebar then a cheap brand like Captain Mos isn't a bad start. That being said, I prefer Bacardi or Lamb's for cheap shitty rum.
Just buy gin. Its basically vodka infused with botanicals,like juniper berries. It makes great mixed drinks. Sparkling water-any flavor. Lemonade, tonic. All fantastic with gin.
I prefer videos like this over the ones just making the "customer" seem stupid for their questions. Even if some are dumb there is good learning points with almost every question asked
I use orange bitters in my margs balances nice with the citrus and agave. Been making them at work haven't had a complaint yet. People ask for my margs all the time
For vermouth, get it in the smallest bottle available. It's wine based and can oxidize if you aren't careful. Refrigerate it after opening and it'll be good for a month.
I've had the same bottle of dry vermouth for 4 months on refrigerated and there isn't a notable difference. Maybe it occurred slowly so I never noticed, but it's not bad
You can spray some argon gas into the bottle to essentially recork the bottle
My bottle has been in the cabinet for 2 years. 🤔
@@RaksoBackwards of course, I'll just go to my local argon gas store
@@cassius8449 I mean statistically it's the 3rd most abundant gas on earth👀
This is actually a great starter guide.
This channel has helped start my career as an alcoholic 🎉
@@Mpeezy69 cheers to that my friend
@@pepegthepig cheers m8 🍺🍻
@@Mpeezy69 lmao better that than what we teenagers do here in America. FENTANYL AND METH, I only fw meth but fent is a cut (not a lace a cut, no death) so I’m cool with a lil if it ain’t too strong to make a .1-.5🤨 eh don’t do it, rn I’m quitting after a lil binge over some days and what not this month, it sucks ass. Tbh just cuz this lil starving feelin in my belly I don’t fw ice no more. I’ve been doing this too I’m just tired of it after the 25th time or so
@@WhatEverIwant36 you need treatment bud. I was on the same stuff back in my hayday, I got 2 years clean now. Get your shit together you too young for that. I hope you don’t say shit like this on social media where ppl do know who you are
Im archiving this for whenever I setup my home bar. Super helpful!
Same
Let's be real we're all just going to like it so it's "saved" and then never look at it again ;)
the channel How To Drink made a great video on How to Start your Home Bar too
How!? Watching shorts on an iPhone. I can’t work out how to save them!?
@@Godsfavouriteidiot_ gotta go to your history and hit the three dots underneath then you should be able to save to a playlist, hope this helps
Y'all did a good job of framing this as a skit while also answering the common questions.
That's what they do it's brilliant
@@tommy5686it really isn't. Thia channel is full of D-baggery
I hate being tricked into learning 😡
@@jbrandona119 Did you know any male human, according the the medical community in recent times, found out that they are able to become female and entirely change sexes by getting their 'dong' cut off, flipped inside out, and stuffed back in?
@@jbrandona119 The more you know!
When I'm talking about classic cocktails I usually am referring to jager and redbull
You mean a Jager Bomb
Moonshine mixed whichever liquid available (usually way to strong) was the go to for the young people where I grew up, taste was not an issue😅
I'm calling the cops
awful
JAGEEEERRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!
I love that you guys are making more educational content apart from the jokes. I really enjoy this type of videos!
the customer that makes you answer $100 worth of questions and spends $7
"Where's the vodka?"
On the far left, labeled New Amsterdam "gin," which tastes like vodka made near a juniper bush
lol
The worst gin I’ve ever had. Ripped a hole in my stomach.
I like how it’s informational and funny at the same time
Not my preferences necessarily, but I can't find fault with any of those suggestions. Very helpful for someone setting up a simple bar!
If you consider that he did say under a hundred, that was quite good.
@@dominonineI agree!
@dominonine You can get beefeater and don q to stay under 100 and at least be drinking something palatable.
“I should’ve known”😂
simple german lager beer
that last line had me rolling. Great advice for someone who really likes non college classics
To be fair, Vodka cran is fire
Cranberry juice is absolutely trash. Until you get the right amount of vodka then wow.
Get some Malibu/Coconut rum and Cran-apple... That shit is 🔥🔥🔥
It's great when your under 23
@@boldpredictionssports cranberry juice is fucking fire
@@ExpertAssass1n add more vodka
Im literally watching this sipping on 2oz of rum in 11oz of yoohoo😅
hey spiking your choccy milk is a great idea
Man of culture 😉
Oooooh! Make sure the pinky is in the air whilst quaffing that fine beverage.
That'd cost $268 dollars in Australia
Honestly with the liquers you can often DIY some of them , by converting berries/fruit (eg blackcurrant) into a 1:1 syrup with sugar and then add vodka, wine and water to get to 30-40 ish abv and boom you have " creme de mure" (blackberry liquer), saves you a ton of money.
You guys are spreading knowledge! True kings! Hats off!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Had a guy come to a liquor store I worked at years ago, said he wanted to stock a home bar for his friends. A couple of us helped him as best we could, little bit of everything, and he was making the selections. All in all it was about $3,900 out the door. The very next weekend he was back, said that what he got was "okay" but he didn't have the stuff to make what everyone wanted. So we helped him out, and he ended up spending another $3,000. Then came back in because he forgot about beer, and bought $4,000 worth of beer. Kegs, bottles, cans, every brand and type you can imagine. Always seemed like a happy guy, good customer, was happy we helped. Had the news on at work like two weeks later, guy died in a car wreck.
shit.
Jeeezus didn't see that coming in that story 😢
These guys are spot on. I would actually throw in a quality bourbon or Irish whiskey for sipping.
That's over budget.
And make some of your ingredients when you can. Simple syrup is really simple, and so are others.
Shit most the liquor stores I have been in don’t even know what’s sold in their own store half the time 😂
these aren't solid lol
@@user-ci7hl1oz2o Your brain isnt solid either or sold. Ya know, something thats being sold at a store?
@@Mendicant_Bias are you special? I said solid as in these choices suck. Is that simple enough for you?
This is the best advice for drinking I have seen. Good stuff
Orange liquor can be used for margaritas as well
That’s what triple sec is
A had heart attack first time I bought Cointreau. Was like $60 for a small bottle. But damn it's good
@@jgregg7100 try citronge next itsbfire
@@jgregg7100if you're drinking occasionally/socially, fancy/expensive bottles are good. If you drink for a cheap buzz... Cheap bottles are the way to go. 😂
try orange bitters. just up the sugar a bit
Thank you for the help I didn't know I needed until now😂
Solid advice. My father always kept a bar. I'm looking into it myself since I got sober for guests
Broooo thanks for this video!! Very useful information for starting my little home bar
I actually really appreciate this advice. I've been slowly accumulating bottles that I like (currently have some gin, rum, vodka, tequila, and bourbon) and finally set up a legit bar cart a few weeks ago. Besides bitters, grenadine, simple syrup, and triple sec, I wonder what else would be good to have on hand (I'm a huge fan of tropical/tiki drinks but also love me an old fashioned)
Not a bartender but for tropical (fruity) drinks experiment with the flavored liqueurs he said not to rush out and get all at once, or get the rum and hit up the juice asial at the grocery store.
If you like tiki drinks then expanding your rum choices is a good start. Lots of different spiced, aged and overproofed rums that can be utilized in all sorts of tiki drinks.
Tropical flavours like passion fruit or lychee liquers, pineapple juice, mango juice and other sweet fruity juices, liquers and syrups will help you make a tiki drink that is both boozy and delicious.
Could also grab yourself some brandy or cognac for brandy-based cocktails.
The first half is really nice and educational and the last part is a solid kick in the balls 😂
I was like damn, what a chill video lol.
This advice is so perfect 😂
Very helpful! I’m going out to pick these up today!
This is amazing advice guys thank you
Recently turned 21, been experimenting with what my taste and different drinks. Your channels been alot of help learning about new stuff
Someone give that man a hug. And slap whomever said that crap to him 😂😂😂😂
I’ve been wanting to try out being an alcoholic, thanks for the advice!
Actually really helpful advice. Lol thanks!
The fact he sounds like he listens to phish when he said, 'vodka cran' was amazing and too accurate
Rum gin vodka taqulia bourbon whiskey......leave the sambuca alone ...
Triple sec is very useful. Sweet vermouth can also be used for negronis, though you also need Campari, but the negroni is a really hard-hitting cocktail that looks classy asf and is a personal favourite of my mom 😂
Is the negroni the opposite of a jabroni?
the eyeroll is classic. i am always polite when the liquor store people ask to help me. i know they are being nice and also not much fun standing alone in a store all day with no one to talk to.
A Low carb substitute for triple sec is orange extract.
As a bartender this is a great starter for making classic cocktails
The "Should've known" got me 😂
My mormon ass needed this during 2020 when I jumped off the wagon.
This is phenomenal advice
Super helpful thanks
I know screwball is a cheaper whiskey but people underestimate its mixing potential
As someone who has been having a cheap home bar for the past 3 years these are excellent choices. For the triple sec I went crazy and got Pierre Ferrand’s dry curaçao because it’s a little dryer than triple sec and it has lasted me a long time and I make a lot of sidecars and margaritas
" Shoulda known " I'm dead 💀
This actually a good explanation
That I should've known with the face was perfect
It brought it to the point
Manhattan are my go to in classic cocktail
For me, the most important of the more special bottles for a home bar would definitely be triple sec and sweet vermouth. They’re both used in so many great drinks. After that I’d say Campari comes next if you’re into whiskey cocktails. That’s covered so many great cocktails for me
Captain Morgan isn't real rum. Plantation 3 Star is just a few dollars more and much higher quality mixer...
Some people dont like that jamaican funk, i find flor de caña to be my favorite for mojitos but 3 star for my daiquiris
Great advice here!
My favourite way to stock up the home bar: beer and more beer, every kind of beer, just beer and maybe some more beer... i've had one too many liquor parties 😂
I don't even drink and I find these funny. You've got that look of "I know what I'm doing, I know what I'm selling, Get out of here with your weak sauce"
As an Australian this is a lot more than 100 dollars here hahaha
"I should have known" 🤣
Really helpful, I got bottles on my barshelf that has been there for a loooong time, turns out that not everything that sounds good is.
That's backwards. If something is not good, i drink it faster to get rid of it. You can give it away. You can even use it for cooking and cleaning. If something is really good, i drink it very rarely so it doesnt run out too fast. My best bottles sit around for years before they are even opened.
Nice! I was screaming "what about the verrmouth!!!!!" at first haha
That ending haha!
Solid set up
My recommendations for the best work horse alcohol.
Gin - Beefeater
Rum - smith and cross for dark, denizen for light
Tequila - cimarron
rye - Rittenhouse
Bitters - angostura
Also, get lemon and lime juice, and make simple syrup, you'll be able to create so many drinks.
For my go to bar. I get a bottle of white rum. A bottle of Irish whiskey. And a bottle of gin. I keep blue caracou pineapple juice and bitters. The amount of stuff u can make with just those is crazy
honestly triple sec appears in a few classic cocktails and a lot of modern ones so I think it should be the first liquor you get before anything else
That Old Overholt is such a solid pick.
I was in Vegas last week with a friend and showed up to it’s a bottle of gray goose. I asked her about mixers and she said cranberry juice. 😂 it’s her preference so I bought it but I felt like a sinner making it. Lol
One of your best videos yet
I'd recommend bourbon too, very versatile.
Awesome advice!
This is good for a basic bar, but don’t forget to save some money for the grocery store for sugar (to make simple syrup), lemons, limes, juices, etc. Another strategy I’ve found is to buy 1-2 spirits and then buy the liqueurs needed to make your favorite drinks. If you love Manhattans but not margaritas, then buy a bottle of vermouth before a bottle of tequila. You’ll go through more of what you like instead of having a basic bottle of something you don’t drink.
I learned the hard way about liqueur. I would randomly but one, then find a recipe for a drink. Then realize I got to goo get 3 other things I didn't have. Recipe first before a trip to the liquor store.
I just want it to be said, they actually attempted to make this not just some generic “here’s what you need to start a bar” video, even tho that’s what it was the attempt at masking it gives the video a sense of self, also thanks for helping me stock my at home bar correctly
Pulling out those two at the end gave me hope.
There is one widely known classic cocktail with vodka: moscow mule. I can really recommend it.
How far back is classic? White Russian seems classic by now
It's amazing how much the customer sounds like the other liquor store bro.
triple sec, peach schnapps, simple syrup to make things even better
good advice.
Hell yeah classic cocktails vodka cran for the weekdays and swap the cran for Red Bull on the weekend.
Vodka is actually a good addition for some easy cocktails. Cosmos (make it with Cointreau if you want to be a purist), Moscow Mule, White Russian (adds Kahlua to your bar), Vodka martinis (kinda tough drink for beginners though). There's also a nice Aperol drink whose name I'm forgetting.
Moscow mule, white Russian, cosmopolitan, screw driver, espresso martini, etc etc. So many classic vodka cocktails
A “vodka cran” is actually dates back to 1945 and was known as the red devil until 1960 when Cape Codder was used.
It’s not a pre prohibition cocktail but it is pretty classic
Pay so close attention. Those bottles are perfect staples to have. Hornitos tequila is some of the best.
Nah you aint saying Captain Morgan is staple white rum 💀
Cap Morgan is a very mediocre rum. Even for cocktails.
@@NeoNeonGreen I stand corrected! I didn’t realize it was cat morgan. I figured it was Bacardi. 😅😂
@@NeoNeonGreen Honestly, if you're just starting your homebar then a cheap brand like Captain Mos isn't a bad start. That being said, I prefer Bacardi or Lamb's for cheap shitty rum.
My home bar is pretty solid on a budget
Just buy gin. Its basically vodka infused with botanicals,like juniper berries. It makes great mixed drinks. Sparkling water-any flavor. Lemonade, tonic. All fantastic with gin.
Gin isn't bad but I find that its flavour completely overwhelms whatever drink I use it in, regardless of what else is mixed into the beverage.
Wow I thought I was the only one that used rye for my old fashions most recipes call for bourbon
White rum - proceeds to pull out captain morgan...shpleesh >.
My generation will be the reason classic cocktails die out
the disappointment at the end i felt 😢😂
I enjoy you guy's. Thank you. I need a good whiskey sour and a mojito receipe.
Coconut rum and cran-apple is awesome.
I prefer videos like this over the ones just making the "customer" seem stupid for their questions. Even if some are dumb there is good learning points with almost every question asked
Glad to know some customers get this service while my liquor store clerk has trouble figuring out what coins to put together to equal my change.
Gin is spiced vodka
This guy way better than other
Expected this kind of ending
I use orange bitters in my margs balances nice with the citrus and agave. Been making them at work haven't had a complaint yet. People ask for my margs all the time
that vodka cran comment hurt...physically