Here are a few fun essentials to building your in-home bar.

Glassware. These can come in any shape and size! Champagne flutes, martini glasses, wine stems, rock glasses, etc.

Fresh Garnishes: Every cocktail tastes a little bit better with a fresh cut lemon/lime or a mint leave. It's also a killer way to pop in some color and add some additional flavors.

The Booze. It's good to have on hand: Vodka, Rum, Tequila and Gin. This way you have a little bit for everyone, and you can create a variety of different cocktails.

Straws. These can serve as two things.

1.) A cocktail stirrer

2.) A decor piece, you can mix in any theme you have going.

Mix It. Its nice to have a variety of low-sugar mixers. Some good choices are: club soda, champagne or sparkling, and ginger ale. You can add a splash of ginger ale or some bubbles to sweeten up the cocktail.

One of my favorites...

Mojoitio Sparkler

4 oz light rum, 1 tsp of lime juice, 6 fresh mint leave, 1 tsp of cane sugar, and club soda.

Muddle the lime, run, sugar and mint. Add the club soda, and boom you have a delicious summery beverage.