Cocktail Demonstration Events

We have found every year that we have been in business, that their is often a trend each calendar year, for a certain type of event. i.e. one year it might be hen nights are most popular, the next year, it could be a birthday (of a particular age). This year, it seems the trend has been for “cocktail demos”one or two of us will show how to make cocktails, at events, where the numbers of guests are smaller. These evets are always ‘fun’ nights, not just for our staff, but for the guests at the party as well. We normally ask the client to choose 5 or 6 cocktails, from our portfolio. Then when we come to the event, we explain the history of the particular cocktail, then show the guests how to make it. Finally, the guests, make their own cocktails, then the best bit-they drink them afterwards. We normally allow 1/2 an hour between cocktails, to allow for each cocktail to be demonstrated/drank, then we move onto the next drink. These type of events are great for corporate team building. We would type up the cocktail menu’s for you, and bring with us, all necessary equipment. Hope this gives you an idea for your next party!

October 18, 2009 at 10:34 pm | hints and tips | No comment

Long Island Iced Tea

To make this cocktail you will need the following equipment/ingredients.

Cocktail Shaker/Glass

Gib Glass. (Or similar glass)

5 x Cubes of Ice

Cocktail Stick. ( lime wedges, with wheel of lemon or kiwi fruit, slid onto it)

Gin

Vodka

White Rum

Triple Sec

Lime juices

Sours Mix. (you could squeeze a couple of lemons/limes mixed with a little water)

Coca Cola

Straws x 2.

In order to make this cocktail, you will need to pour 1/2 shot of vodka, 1/2 shot of gin, 1/2 shot of white rum and 1/2 shot of triple sec. Mixed with 1 shot of lime juice. This should be poured into the cocktail shaker, and added to this cocktail with the sours mix, (which should be a third of the way up, from the base of the cocktail shaker). Shake the cocktail shaker, at least 15 times over your shoulder. Pour over the ice in the glass, in the bottom of the ‘pre-chilled’ Gib Bev glass. Only pour the mix until about 3/4″ (approx 16mm) from the top of the glass, then top with coca cola Use the cocktail stick, (for decoration), and 2 x straws. Enjoy this classic, fantastic drink!

October 16, 2009 at 11:47 pm | Cocktail Recipies | No comment

“Failing to Plan, is Planning to Fail.”

In our experience, and this is from running mobile bars/mobile cocktail bars, the most important thing to remember, is that the event is normally quite short in duration, i.e. 2, 3 or 5 hours. But it can take several hours, (well before the event), to organise and have a ’stress free’ occasion. For example, you will need to contact your friends/relatives (with an invite), organise the venue, think about the catering requirements, Group or DJ or both to consider. The list is endless… But it is like everything, if you plan effectively, it will be a great event! For a good guide on what you may need to consider, for getting your party ‘off with a bang’, take a look at our links page, which gives a good selection of other services.

Of course you may need help in organising your event - this we can help you with! ;)

October 7, 2009 at 9:06 pm | hints and tips | No comment

Cosmopolitan Cocktail

To make this cocktail you will need the following equipment/ingredients.

In order to make this “Sex in the City” type of cocktail, you will need to pour 1 and 3/4 shots of vodka, 1/4 shot of cointreau and 1 shot of lime juice. Mixed with a measure of cranberry juice, (which should be a third of the way up, from the base of the cocktail shaker). Shake the cocktail shaker, at least 15 times over your shoulder. Pour over the spoonful of crushed ice, in the bottom of the margarita glass. Use the lime wheel, (for decoration), and 2 x sip straws. Enjoy the Cosmo!

October 7, 2009 at 8:44 pm | Cocktail Recipies | No comment