Party Bar Tips: It’s All About the Mixers
I have been a bartender for over 13 years. Most of it in two of the most polar opposites of the bartending spectrum: high volume nightclub bartending and private party bartending. But the one thing I notice that these two have in common is that they use they pretty much use the same type of liquors. Of course in a nightclub setting, you go through more bottles than you would a private party, but at the end of the day, people drink pretty much the same thing; vodka, whiskey, rum, and tequila. The one thing you have to have to please people in a club or a private party are drink mixers. So why do you need to have all these mixers at your party? Variety. You want to be able to give your guests all types of variety and give the private party bartender you have hired some creative freedom behind the bar. Here is an example of how many drinks you can make just from voda…
It’s no longer about just sodas and tonic water. Nowadays, you have to have all the juices to keep your guests happy. Every private party offering a full bar should have the following mixers:
If you only had vodka for your event, you can pretty much keep every segment of your guests happy just by having the right mixers. So when shopping for your party, keep the liquors simple and the mixers plentiful. And hire a bartender to serve these drinks. I’m sure you didn’t know you could make all those drinks just from vodka. And who knows how many more are out there!
Don Branzuela is the owner of Party Bartenders and Dallas Hot Bartenders. He has been in the special event bar service industry since 2000. Party Bartenders provides Cash Bar Services and Hosted Bar Services for private parties and special events in the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex.
Should I call you a bartender or mixologist? Is there really a difference?
BARTENDER VS. MIXOLOGIST: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE?
Times are changing. Old concepts evolve and new words appear constantly. There used to be a time when a Martini was obviously a mix of vodka and vermouth, shaken and not stirred (right Mr Bond?) and anyone tending the bar was called a bartender. Now nearly any straight up drink you can put in a Martini glass is labelled a Martini and the person who mixes it claims to be a mixologist. Confusing, isn’t it? Well, it gets even worse knowing that most mixologists will frown at you in disdain if you address them as “bartenders”, the same way some bartenders will have to fight the urge of throwing you out of their bar if you dare call them “mixologists”. So what is the difference between the two and why does it trigger such strong reactions?
How to Choose a Bartender for Your Event?
Organizing an event can become a real challenge especially if its success is a determinant factor for your business’s growth. It is a tedious task which, if done well, may become a rewarding experience. To reach the best possible results one should pay attention to every single detail of theevent organizing procedure.
Choosing a professional bartender is critical for your event’s success. It is worth spending time on selecting a bartender who best suits your needs. Professional and well trained bartenders do not only mix and serve drinks, but also provide entertainment for your guests.
To make a right choice read our recommendations on how to find a bartender who will make a success of your event.
The Bartender: Boost the Life of Your Party
The bartender is an important element in any party. He adds more life and sophistication to any event because a party is never complete without a great bartender. The ideal bartender is not only good in serving drinks but he is also able to socialize with people while preparing beverages and cocktails at lightning speed. This way, he can be able to amuse & conversate with party guests without backlogging the line at the bar.
Though most people think that the bartender is only responsible for serving beverages and cocktails, the bartender is also part of providing entertainment to the crowd. The handling of different bar tools and drinks by bartenders has become a popular entertainment event in a party. This is called flair bartending.
Great bartenders are able to dazzle their party guests with their skills in manipulating bar equipment. The act of throwing bar tools while creating mixed drinks is a skill that a good bartender should have so he can amaze the party crowd. Flair bartending is like the juggling trick you can see in circus events but with the use of more complex tools like breakable bottles and shakers.
People go to parties to be entertained and one way to do this is to hire bartenders. Most importantly, as the host, hiring professional bartenders for your party allows you to enjoy it for yourself and make it less stressful. Contact Party Bartenders today and have the kind of experience that can provide a night that you and your party guests can never forget. If you want your party to be extraordinary and unforgettable to your guests, invest in a great bartending service.
Do young people know what Well Drinks are?
I’ve recently discovered that younger drinkers nowadays do not know what “well drinks” are. This annoys me even more than the time people started ordering Coke and Rums, Cranberry Vodkas, etc.
This in an excerpt of a typical conversation I have on more than one occasion on any given evening…
Me: What can I get for you to drink?
Them: What’s on special?
Me: Two dollar wells.
Them: Okay…I’ll have one of those.
Me: Which one?
Them: I don’t know.
Me: AAAAAHHHHHHRRRRGGGG!
Just the old bitter bartender in me ranting. Whoosa…Whoosa…
Wedding Bars (Open Bar vs Cash Bar)
I’ve bartended hundreds of wedding receptions and in my humble and professional opinion, an Open/Hosted Bar is the way to go. Guests obviously enjoy themselves more which in turn make the wedding into a more fun and memorable experience for the couple. And I hate to say it but an Open Bar also brings more people to the party. I know of people who just show up for the ceremony and leave since they have to pay for drinks. What sucks about that is the couple probably paid for their meals since they RSVP’d. I’m not saying its right, but I’m saying it happens.
I recently witnessed a wedding this weekend where it was a Cash Bar and the group just had no energy. By the time the DJ turned up the music for some dancing, no one was on the floor and seriously…it was a very blah wedding.
Is there a place for a Cash Bar at a wedding? Absolutely. A few weeks ago we bartended a wedding reception in which neither the bride nor groom drank alcohol, but they still wanted to provide it for their guests, but not at their expense. I understand why they did that and so did their guests. But guess what? Party was over by the time dinner was done and the only people on the dance floor was the wedding party.
I know it hurts the pocketbook when it comes to paying for the bar and most of the time the bar is the first to get cut out of the budget. However, don’t forget that having an open bar at a wedding just makes the night more fun and enjoyable. Isn’t that why you invited all these people out to celebrate this special time in life with you?
Please do not be these guys! The rule of thumb at the bar: you order it…you pay for it. Want your friends to pay? Let them order. If you dont, The Bartender Hates You!
Cash bars and the wrath of sober wedding guests – Eatocracy - CNN.com Blogs
My viewpoint is obviously very biased…but to me a cash bar is better than no bar at all.
http://eatocracy.cnn.com/2010/08/03/cash-bars-and-the-wrath-of-sober-wedding-guests/
Heard Craig Hall
Heard Craig Hall in McKinney, TX. We are now one of the newest bartender companies on their vendor list. They only allow beer and wine only and nothing served in cans or bottles.
In the past they have referred clients who wished to have a Cash Bar to one of the local restaurants who carry a catering permit. Hopefully, they will just send those referrals to us.
Evan setting up for Junior League event (Taken with Instagram at Heard-Craig Hall)
Night Club and Bar Convention
Looking forward to NCB show in Vegas in a few weeks. Already booked flight for Wednesday thru Saturday. We’re gonna be zombies when we get there b/c we won’t get off work till about 430AM since Fat Tuesday is the day before and we are always packed for that. We should arrive in Vegas by 830AM. Hopefully Imperial Palace will let us check in early. After that, we hit the convention around noon and go see The Ultimate Bars guys. I’m also gonna hit up the Bottoms Up beer guy too. Been fascinated with that system for months! Will keep up to date on who we visit. Too bad we’re only there for five hours. Then after that, we’re visiting the top flair bars in Vegas: Carnival Court, Rockin’ Ritas, Kahunaville, Shadow Lounge and Voodoo Lounge.
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