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14 Must-Have Condiments to Keep Behind the Bar

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Sure, you need to have condiments on the table for your patrons, but you need them behind the bar, too! You'd be surprised by the things you need to have on hand when preparing food and drinks. Here's a short list of items most bar owners are often surprised to find that they need. Keep it on hand and tailor it for your own business.

  • Agave nectar

  • Assortment of bitters

  • Fruit garnishes

  • Grenadine

  • Hot sauce

  • Kosher salt

  • Lime juice

  • Real cream of coconut

  • Salt and pepper

  • Simple syrup

  • Superfine sugar

  • Tomato juice

  • Whipped cream

  • Worcestershire sauce

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R. Foley is the founder and editor of BARTENDER Magazine. A consultant to some of the United States’ top distillers and importers, he is responsible for creating and naming new drinks for the liquor industry.

Heather Dismore began her career as a well-traveled, highly productive restaurant manager. She left the industry to devote time to her family and her love of writing. In a publishing career spanning over a decade, her work has impacted some 400 titles. Dismore resides in Naperville, Illinois, with her husband, who is a professional chef, and their two daughters. She is the owner of PageOne Publishing, a freelance Web content development company with a focus on the hospitality industry.