Tips For Stocking Your Bar For Savage Summer Parties
Summertime is a great time to invite the gang over for a fun, warm-weather get together. Cold, refreshing beverages are a must on a hot day. Savage Scorpions has a few tips for you on how to stock a bar for a savage summer party.
Decide on a Drink Menu
Personal preference will figure into this because you definitely want to serve drinks that both you and your guests enjoy. Another factor will be your budget. If money's no object or you already have a large collection of different types of alcohol stocked up, it may be no problem to offer any and all drink combinations.
If you're trying to stick to a tighter budget, you may want to limit your guests' choices. A nice selection of beers and wines is usually enough to satisfy most party-goers. For a summertime party, be sure to offer chilled wines or maybe a nice fruity sangria. Picking a few signature cocktails is another way to limit choices but offer more variety than just beer and wine. You can even have them already mixed up in containers ready to be poured.
How Much is Enough
You probably know your friends well enough to gauge how many drinks they will want to have during your party. When you are trying to estimate how much to buy, it is suggested to expect to serve about 2 drinks per guest for the first hour and 1 drink per hour after that. Some people may have more, some may have less, but this is a good idea of where to start.
Stock Up On Ice
Any good bar is going to need plenty of ice, and then some extra backed up beyond that "just in case." This is especially true for outdoor summer parties. It melts a lot faster in this case and people will want to use more ice to keep those drinks nice and cold.
To Shoot or Not to Shoot?
You will need to decide if shots will be offered during your party or if you will limit everyone's beverages strictly to drinks. A scorpion shot is an excellent way to liven up any get together, but shots can also lead to guests getting a little more drunk than they intended or you would like.
If your friends can be trusted to handle this perk, go for it. If you'd prefer to keep everyone a little more level-headed while you're hosting, hide the shot glasses and don't leave open bottles out for just anyone to get a hold of.
Don't Forget the Garnish
Most guests will be okay with just a plain glass filled with their favorite beverage, but when you dress it up with a fun garnish, they'll be happily impressed. After all, party drinks deserve some extra special treatment.
The number one creative cocktail garnish that is sure to excite all of your party guests is, of course, a container full of Savage Scorpions! They are a great conversation starter, an exciting party addition, a moment everyone is sure to remember and talk about, plus they're pretty darn good. You'll want to have some bright and colorful sliced fruits to top the glasses with as well. (Those fruits make a nice perch for a Savage Scorpion if anyone doesn't want to drop it immediately into their glass!)
Those tips should get you on your way to stocking a bar that will impress your guests and help to make your summer party a success. One last tip - be sure to have plenty of water on hand for your guests to enjoy between cocktails. This is especially nice on a hot summer day when it's harder to stay hydrated. Have lots of fun this summer and be sure to stay savage!
Decide on a Drink Menu
Personal preference will figure into this because you definitely want to serve drinks that both you and your guests enjoy. Another factor will be your budget. If money's no object or you already have a large collection of different types of alcohol stocked up, it may be no problem to offer any and all drink combinations.
If you're trying to stick to a tighter budget, you may want to limit your guests' choices. A nice selection of beers and wines is usually enough to satisfy most party-goers. For a summertime party, be sure to offer chilled wines or maybe a nice fruity sangria. Picking a few signature cocktails is another way to limit choices but offer more variety than just beer and wine. You can even have them already mixed up in containers ready to be poured.
How Much is Enough
You probably know your friends well enough to gauge how many drinks they will want to have during your party. When you are trying to estimate how much to buy, it is suggested to expect to serve about 2 drinks per guest for the first hour and 1 drink per hour after that. Some people may have more, some may have less, but this is a good idea of where to start.
Stock Up On Ice
Any good bar is going to need plenty of ice, and then some extra backed up beyond that "just in case." This is especially true for outdoor summer parties. It melts a lot faster in this case and people will want to use more ice to keep those drinks nice and cold.
To Shoot or Not to Shoot?
You will need to decide if shots will be offered during your party or if you will limit everyone's beverages strictly to drinks. A scorpion shot is an excellent way to liven up any get together, but shots can also lead to guests getting a little more drunk than they intended or you would like.
If your friends can be trusted to handle this perk, go for it. If you'd prefer to keep everyone a little more level-headed while you're hosting, hide the shot glasses and don't leave open bottles out for just anyone to get a hold of.
Don't Forget the Garnish
Most guests will be okay with just a plain glass filled with their favorite beverage, but when you dress it up with a fun garnish, they'll be happily impressed. After all, party drinks deserve some extra special treatment.
The number one creative cocktail garnish that is sure to excite all of your party guests is, of course, a container full of Savage Scorpions! They are a great conversation starter, an exciting party addition, a moment everyone is sure to remember and talk about, plus they're pretty darn good. You'll want to have some bright and colorful sliced fruits to top the glasses with as well. (Those fruits make a nice perch for a Savage Scorpion if anyone doesn't want to drop it immediately into their glass!)
Those tips should get you on your way to stocking a bar that will impress your guests and help to make your summer party a success. One last tip - be sure to have plenty of water on hand for your guests to enjoy between cocktails. This is especially nice on a hot summer day when it's harder to stay hydrated. Have lots of fun this summer and be sure to stay savage!
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