I know that when I have a party, let alone a New Year’s Eve Party, it is always great when your bar is stocked with a little of everything, but what is everything?
I was happy to come across this article on realsimple.com, “How to stock a party worthy cocktail bar“…. with New Year’s Eve on Saturday, you just might be having guests over to bring in 2012. Here are some of what Real Simple suggest you have on hand. 
VODKA… a must…at least in my house, most of my friends are vodka drinkers…expensive brands are not really necessary Absolute or Rain Organic does the vodka good.
GIN…try not to buy a really cheap brand of Gin, best one is Gordon’s since tonic is usually added to the gin
BOURBON…now this is usually not on my list, a little bit pricey for my taste…but I will be rethinking this.
RUM…I remember those rum and coke days…but this is one of those items you need to splurge on, so go for the caribbean gold and try not to drink it with coke. UGH!
TEQUILA…now we are talking, splurging on Tequila is a good idea, since most people really like to do shots.
WHISKEY AND SCOTCH…another splurging item, this is a must also in my house, hubby and dad always order it on the rocks.
One more thing. Buying cheap mixers for drinks can more than dilute the cocktail…if you are making a Cosmo my choice of Cranberry Juice is Ocean Spray (not diet) always use fresh limes and lemons…
Let us not forget those who will be driving home… Coke, Pepsi, Seltzer,should also be on hand last but never least, COFFEE..
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!