How to Choose Drinks for a Sorority Party

To help make your sorority party memorable, choose drinks that coordinate with the party’s theme and excite your guests. With a little bit of planning and coordination with other party-goers, the right choice in drink selection is sure to please everyone.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Get the facts. Does the party have a theme? How many guests are expected? Will underage guests be in attendance? Party-planning websites, such as eVite provide drink calculators, party checklists, budget estimators and general party tips that will help you narrow down your options.

2. Consult with your taste buds. Search the internet or check out a website like WebTender for ideas. You can either start with the ingredients you plan to use and the site will compile all relevant recipes or you can search by category. Once you’ve picked a handful of drinks that sound good, hit the kitchen and actually make a few to be sure they are good as they sound.

3. Keep age in mind. Provide non-alcoholic options for underage partiers and those who don’t care for an alcoholic beverage. Be considerate and offer non-alcoholic versions of whatever everyone else is drinking, but also throw in some sodas and water.

4. Keep it legal. Although your intention may be to include your guests in the festivities, pressuring someone to drink can easily be considered hazing. It is also important to be aware of all applicable local, campus and chapter laws.

Tips & Warnings

• Buy plenty of disposable plastic cups and place trash cans in a few areas throughout the party.
• Set up a team of "Sober Sisters" to ensure the safety of your party guests, especially if driving is involved.
• Buy plenty of disposable plastic cups and place trash cans in a few areas throughout the party.
• Never use chapter funds for purchasing alcohol.