THE BAR

The bar should be easily accessible to the kitchen. Choose a long table that is large enough to hold the liquor, ice bucket, glasses,garnishes, mixers, mixes and bar tools*
*which should include the following:

• drink measure, (a jigger) 
• bottle opener, 
• corkscrew, 
• shaker, 
• mixing glass and stirrer, 
• a small strainer, 
• knife, 
• cutting board 
• and a lemon squeezer

If you want to save trips to the kitchen keep extra ice handy in a big insulated ice chest. Place the table at the side of the room with about three feet behind it for manuevering, and away from the food to prevent congestion.