Setting up a bar at home can be convenient and a fun experience as well. With a home bar, you can have few drinks at home or entertain friends and family with a cocktail party or a wine tasting session. To have a functional home bar, you need to have some essential barware. Here is a list of barware that is a must-have for every home bar. Stemware If you entertain a lot at home, you can give your parties a touch of elegance by stocking your home bar with different glassware. Every drink needs to be served in a different type of glass. Martini glasses are an essential component of barware. Besides martinis, these distinctive V-shaped glasses can be used to serve cocktails as well. Aside from martini glasses, you also need a set of beer mugs for a casual get together. If you are a wine lover, you will need both red wine and white wine glasses. Red wine glasses have a wider bowl while white wine glasses are narrower, and both are essential to enjoy the fine nuances of wine. Serveware Serveware is a must for every party and comes in handy for regular use as well. Serving plates and platters are a must for appetizers and hors d'oeuvres. Serving bowls of varying sizes can be used to serve anything from salads to chips at a party. Glass pitchers and punch bowl are also essential elements of barware. They can be used to serve fruit punches and cold beer to your guests. Tiered trays can be used to serve sandwiches as well as desserts. You can highlight a beautifully decorated cake by displaying it on a cake stand. Blenders Blenders are essential while preparing cocktails and for crushing ice, making it a must-have in a home bar. Blenders are very handy and come in a variety of styles and sizes. You can choose from metal base or plastic base blenders. Choose one which will stay steady when in use. The container may be made from metal, glass or plastic. Glass and plastic jar containers allow you to see the food or drinks while they are blending, so you know when they are done. Blenders can also be used to make fruit juices, smoothies, and milkshakes. Some blender lids have a small opening that allows you to add ingredients as you blend. Select a powerful blender that lets you blend food and drinks easily. With these tools, you can entertain in style and throw a memorable party. Author Profile: William Socket is a certified interior designer and runs his own interior decoration consultancy. William especially loves decorating a home in wooden furniture and believes that nothing gives a home as warm and cozy a touch as all-wood furniture and decor. William loves reading up on new design ideas, and has a special interest in space saving techniques. Here he writes about barware and blenders.
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