Barware

Thinking about a refreshing cocktail to serve at your Tuscan-inspired outdoor barbeque this summer? Then look no further than the Aperol spritz, a summer cocktail that is sure to find guests dreaming of the countryside in Italy. Aperol Spritz Recipe, History and Cicchetti Serve in a wine glass Garnish with an orange slice Directions: Pour ingredients into a glass filled with ice cubes Classic Aperol Spritz Recipe Spritz ingredients: 3 oz. Prosecco sparkling wine 2 oz. Aperol 1 oz. Soda Water, club soda or sparkling water What is the origin of Aperol spritz? Though Aperol wasn't invented until 1919, the concept of a spritz has been around for a long time. The name appears to be from the 1800s, when the Austro-Hungarian Empire ruled over parts of northern Italy's Veneto area. I...

How to Stock a Backyard Bar and Full Bar Liquor List   Now that you've got your outdoor bar finished, have you thought about how you are going to stock it to make sure you have everything you need for family and guests during your next happy hour? The advantage you have over a commercial establishment is that you know who your guests are, what they drink and how they like their drinks mixed. Unlike public bars, you will never have to say that you are out of such-and-such when someone pulls up a bar stool at your bar. A good host or hostess has planned to stock their bar with everything they need to make sure each guest has their favorite libation. Stocking a bar involves more than just the liquor, beer, mixers and other beverages.  There are other supplies that are needed to...