I have been giving some thought to the perfect home bar. There are a lot of sites and lists online that describe the perfect bar selection for everything from a mini-bar at your office to a full blown restaurant set-up (Check out the comprehensive list provided by Robert Hess at Drink Boy). All well and good. I want to describe something a bit different.
My bar is based on mood and moment. I often think of drinks based on my state of mind as much as on my taste buds. I can hunt around forever in the liquor cabinet and not find a single thing to please me if the mood is not right. I want there to be something more ethereal and spiritual about my bar.
Some suggestions:
- Reading a mystery novel: Highland Park Whisky (thanks to Rebus)
- Waiting for guests to arrive: An icy cold Vodka Martini
- Seducing my wife: A clever cocktail for her, a Manhattan for me
- Worrying over my job: Springbank 21
- Impress someone with dinner: A great Washington State Red (Betz, Woodward Canyon)
- Feeling "experimental": Clever cocktails I create (usually throw away at least half of the trials)
- Writing: A big California Cab such as Caymus or any reasonably mellow Whisky from the collection
I don't need any gin, rum, or club soda for this bar.
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