GLASSWARE

Before you’re able to perfect the dirty martini or a French take on the sidecar, you’ll have to have a glass to serve it up in. Like with everything else in building out a bar, having a full suite of glassware will take time and money. Wine glasses are some of the most versatile vessels, so a decent set of these should take top priority. After that, establishing a collection of highball or Collins, rocks, martini or coupe, and pint glasses will ensure most of your bases are covered. For the majority of entertainers, six to eight glasses of each type will be sufficient. After you’ve built out the first stage of glassware, you can focus on other popular options such as flutes, mule mugs, and poco grande glasses.