Bar Planning Essentials

A great bar often makes a great party, but what makes a great bar? Follow our tips to stock your bar with the ultimate bar essentials.

Make it Personal
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Make it Personal

Browse our beer, lemonade, iced tea, and cocktail recipes to find one that appeals to you and give it a test run. Don't be afraid to tailor the drink recipe to suit your needs and wants. If you don't like gin, then substitute vodka. Give the drink a sassy name, like "Sally's Send-Away Sangria" for a farewell party, or a "Movingtini" martini for a housewarming event. Serve the libation in a special glass with decorative garnishes to the drink (umbrellas, drink stirrers, etc). Be sure to have a large pitcher of the drink on hand so that guests can refill glasses on their own.

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