Sweet and sour mixed drinks are incredibly versatile ... Stir. Top off with club soda. Fill a highball glass with ice. Add ...

Just don't mix club soda up with tonic water or sparkling water; they may all be in the same section of the drink aisle, but they are definitely not all interchangeable in taste or ingredients.

You don't need every possible mixer in your home bar but depending on your tastes, there are some basics to keep in stock.