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16 Jul 2010Beer and Wine. These are staples for a successful party. Unless your party ends before 4pm, it is customary (and polite) to have alcoholic beverages on hand for your guests.
Open Bar. This is where things get a bit stickier… WE like to provide full open bars (mostly due to the fact that we abhor saying “No, we don’t have that” to any party participant), BUT we also realize not everyone has the budget for gin, vodka, rum, whiskey, endless mixers, the list goes on and on…
Simple Solution? A Specialty Drink! A case of white, a case of red, a couple bottles of regular and a lite beer, now just add a wee bit of liquor and BAM! Instant party pop.
The best thing about a specialty drink is you can dress it up:

Dress it down:

Match it to your theme:

Just have fun with it! We love coming up with exciting new concoctions-we even had an afternoon office tasting just today! Specialty drinks can add a personal touch, incorporate a color scheme, or even just add a little bit of clever flare to get your guests talking.
Pour your pool party participants a blue lagoon or shake up a green holiday beverage and name it “The Grinch.” If you’re feeling crazy, rim your wild fire margarita with orange salt and tell everyone it’s chili powder!
If we’ve learned anything in the past 25 years, it’s that the little touches go a long way. They are what your guests will be talking about for the next 25 years, so don’t skimp (and don’t hesistate to call if you need some help “mixing” up some ingenious ideas!)
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