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I'd search for a Bartenders Kit - something like this - to get a good sense of what equipment you might want for the types of drinks you'll be making. I definitely wouldn't buy one of those kits because they're almost always crap, but just for reference.

Basics that I have in my bar are:

• mixing tins (I like the full-metal ones, others prefer the Boston Shakers w/ the glass)
  
• a stainless bar strainer
  
• a layering spoon/tool (yes, I have the turtle)
  
• a long cocktail spoon for stirring drinks
  
• some cocktail rimmers for rimming margaritas, lemon drops, etc.
  
• some jiggers for your higher-end stuff and pour-spouts for the basic stuff
  
• and a wine key + decanter + aerator if you're into wine (plus a vacuum pump for bottles you don't finish off right away).
  
  I just included the links for reference - you'll probably want to search a little for the highest-quality tools, because you really don't want flimsy stuff.
  
  For glassware, I like to just pick out unique stuff that I find in my travels, but I have all the basics - rocks glasses, highball glasses, long-stem martini glasses, margarita glasses, pint glasses, Guinness glasses, a couple of snifters, and a Chimay glass.
  
  For the booze it's kind of up to you, but just think about what liquor types a bar has in its speed-well for your base, and then just add higher-end, unique stuff from there. I always have a nice vodka, rum, tequila, gin, bourbon, irish whiskey, cognac, and brandy in the cabinet.
  
  Then I have the popular mixers/liquers - Grand Marnier (skip the Triple Sec and get the good stuff), Bailey's, Kahlua, Amaretto, Limoncello, Frangelico, Chambord, White/Dark Creme de Cacao, Blue Curacao, Sweet/Dry Vermouth, sour mix and simple syrup, soda + tonic, juices, Fireball, various Schnapps, etc.
  
  And then from there I just gradually collect bottles of high-end stuff that will get sipped slowly and dress the bar up a bit. Just picked up a bottle of Kraken that has one of the cooler labels I've ever seen (and tastes pretty damn good, too).
  
  Have fun!

Congrats on walking away from it! It's difficult.

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This is awesome! Obviously it relates to margaritas, which are my absolute favorite drink. Unless you count wine, in which case it's tied.

Whiskey for my men, beer for my horses!

I use a sponge dampened with soda water. If it's clumpy, you're getting the rim too wet.

The sugar-rimming sponges are relatively inexpensive on Amazon. IIRC I found a six pack for maybe $12.

Edit: 5 pack for $8.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NFW8WTG/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_JEQ4wbAE15ESR

https://www.amazon.com/DOZENEGG-Margarita-Cocktail-Glass-Rimmer/dp/B000FUJ2LI

Good news!

Now you go and make a Caesar boy! (Add a tsp of horseradish for extra kick).

p.s. Get one of these while you're at it.

Could prolly just use cocktail sugar

Also, here are the items on found on amazon I may need to make and serve margaritas. Am I missing anything?

[Shaker set] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016P6R6JK/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_6?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3T0XKSZS0S3K1)

[Glassware set] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00439HLWO/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_7?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER)

[Glass rimmer] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FUJ2LI/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_8?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER)

[Lime juicer] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006LMVLPE/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_9?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER)

Margaritas anyone!?

EDIT: If I seriously had a dollar for every time I forgot to put the raffle on here... USA!^murica