Private Office Bar, what do I need?

[Pantisocrat]

I'm remodeling my office. I'd like to add a small bar with built in cooler (small fridge) on the opposite side of my desk. What do I need in terms of the basics concerning drinks and equipment? It'll be more for personal use and to accommodate up to no more than two other persons.

 

[texas_jack]

Well, I'd say you need good scotch, good bourbon, vodka, both vermouths, olives, soda, rocks glasses, martini glasses, cherries, a shaker, and ice. Then you can make and old fashioned, martini, or scotch/bourbon on the rocks or neat.

 

[Rambo]

This would be a good time to start watching old episodes of Mad Men.

 

[nicad2000]

Originally Posted by texas_jack

Well, I'd say you need good scotch, good bourbon, vodka, both vermouths, olives, soda, rocks glasses, martini glasses, cherries, a shaker, and ice. Then you can make and old fashioned, martini, or scotch/bourbon on the rocks or neat.

Gin please. Thank God someone is still able to have an office bar in this day and age.

 

[johnkav]

Going all Mad Men with the office redecoration, sounds awesome. Don't forget the vintage sofa for spending the night in the office/engaging in casual sex with other office workers

 

[Pantisocrat]

Originally Posted by johnkav

Going all Mad Men with the office redecoration, sounds awesome. Don't forget the vintage sofa for spending the night in the office/engaging in casual sex with other office workers

That is the plan johnkav. That is the plan.

Okay folks. Let's see some pictures of the things I'll need?

 

[Charley Farley]

Don't forget campari. yum yum yum.

 

[office drone]

Originally Posted by johnkav

Going all Mad Men with the office redecoration, sounds awesome. Don't forget the vintage sofa for spending the night in the office/engaging in casual sex with other office workers

And for taking a nap in the middle of the day....

 

[deadly7]

Originally Posted by office drone

And for taking a nap in the middle of the day....

I prefer the Seinfeld "sleeping under the extended desk" method myself.

 

[Pantisocrat]

Originally Posted by deadly7

I prefer the Seinfeld "sleeping under the extended desk" method myself.

Given George's weight and lack of fitness, I doubt he could pull that off in real life. I prefer a day bed in the office myself.

 

[ter1413]

Also throw some Red Bull in there in case you bring a lady friend back to the office and need a "boost" to get you through the evening!

 

[Douglas]

Well if it's for personal use then your own preferences should dictate the selection.

If you need to serve someone else in a pinch, it'd be good to have a mixer or two, but I'd keep it to a couple of cans of ginger ale, soda, and tonic water. The hardest part will be keeping yourself properly stocked with a lemon and a lime; you'll have to change those out every week or so. I'd keep to small and simple myself, so I'd likely end up with a nice scotch, a gin, and maybe a Canadian whiskey. You wouldn't find any vodka in my bar.

More than anything else, I think your biggest expense ought to be a nice set of crystal rocks glasses, maybe some crystal stirrers, sharp cocktail napkins, and a silver tray.

 

[jobro]

What about one of these?

 

[Manton]

All you need is an "office bottle" like Philip Marlow.

 

[Douglas]

Originally Posted by jobro

What about one of these?

I have one of these. Is it tacky? Yes. Do I love it? Hells yeah.