Recipes and tips

Bar Tip: Setting Up the Bar

Basic tools:

Bottle opener and corkscrew
Ice bucket and tongs
Jigger marked with ounce levels
Martini Shaker
Four Prong strainer
Paring knife and cutting board
Long handle cocktail spoon

Liquor:

Hard liquors: gin, vodka, scotch and rum (light)
Wine and beer
Vermouth (sweet and dry)
Mixers and Soft Drinks

Glassware:

Old fashioned glasses (8-10oz)
Highball glasses (8-10oz)
Martini Glassses (4-6oz)
Champagne Flute (5-8oz)
Wineglasses (10-14oz)

Note: the amount of glassware required is 2-3 glasses per person and plan for 3-4 drinks per person in liguor supply depending on the time of the day and location.

Food Tip: Number of Hors d'oeuvres for your event

Afternoon cocktail party: 2-4 hours
Hors d'oeuvre per guest: 7-14

Pre-dinner hors d'oeuvre: 1-2 hours
Hors d'oeuvre per guest: 4-8

Hors d'oeuvre in lieu of dinner: 4-6 hours
Hors d'oeuvre per guest: 15-20