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Step 1
Determine a budget. This is crucial in ensuring that you have enough funds to provide drinks for everyone. If you are planning on hiring a bartender, include their fee into your budget. If not, consider providing alcohol-free drinks or drinks that require little to no mixing.
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Step 2
Ask for advice. Your co-workers can help you put together a preliminary list of drink ideas, which can later be whittled down. This provides you with a starting point and list of options to choose from. Notice any popular requests as these are sure to please co-workers.
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Step 3
Verify that serving alcohol is okay. Check with your supervisor or other decision maker if you aren't sure of your office's current policy. Believe it or not, many companies are now looking for alternatives to serving alcohol at company sponsored functions.
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Step 4
Go virgin. If your company frowns on serving alcohol or if you have a tight budget, look for recipes on virgin dacquiries, margaritas, and other tasty drinks. Make them colorful and choose a variety of flavors, such as berry, mango, orange and cranberry juice.
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Step 5
Visit a party supply store. Tell the clerk that you are planning your corporate party and let them help you generate drink ideas. They are familiar with what people like to buy and can even be a great source for recipes.
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Step 6
Remember to get the basics. Purchase the essential items for your corporate party including ice and ice buckets, coolers, cups, glasses, and any garnishments you may need, such as lemon, lime, olives and salt.
