Choose 3-4 of your favorite liquors. These should be liquors that you actually like and will make drinks with. There is no point in purchasing liquors that you don't like or know and those bottles will sit on your shelves for years. (How do I know? Because I have a few like that.)

Purchase mix-ins and mixers that pair well with the liquors you've chosen. Depending on what liquors you have on hand, you'll need different mix-ins, like club soda, tonic water, ginger ale, bitters, etc. However, you do not need to have all of these mix-ins in your home bar to make it a success, so only purchase the mixers that you use on a regular basis.

Purchase a few essential tools for a home bar, like a cocktail shaker, all-purpose glassware and more.

Choose a place in your home and set up your bar! You can use a buffet table, a side table that's currently unused or even a fancy bar cart. (Note that some types of bars are more breakable than others, so get one that fits your lifestyle.) Choose your location and set out your liquors, mixers and tools. Mix up a drink when you’re in the mood for one and invite friends to do the same thing!