Entertaining

Having a signature drink at your party can help you to tie in a particular theme. Drink margaritas at a Mexican party or mai tais at an island party. Making special drinks when having a party also...

The holidays are approaching which means that many people are planning on entertaining guests. Even during the current recession, you can still entertain guests without having to spend a fortune....

Whether you are waiting tables in a restaurant or entertaining guests at home, you will inevitably be tasked with arranging drinks on a serving tray. Many fear dropping or spilling drinks while...

During the Holidays, you need all the help you can get. After years of catering and giving my own parties, I have learned a few things that might help so you can enjoy your own party which is the...

Barbecuing is fun for the entire family, and great for a party. Some things can cut into quite a bit of money. There are great, cost effective ways to throw a barbecue without spending a fortune.

Summer is a popular time for casual outdoor parties. The warm weather is ideal for grilling out, and the season offers up plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables. Summer party food can incorporate a...

Any beginner or "wannabe" bartender can mix a whiskey and soda or vodka and club soda. If you are having a party or wish to surprise your friends, however, you may want to learn how to properly...

Summertime and the living is easy outside, except for those pesky flies buzzing around the drinks. Solve that by making these easy shoo fly covers to cover your sweet iced tea. They are custom...

Go out of the box – the ice box – with outdoor party planning ideas to keep drinks cold and accessible. Leave the ice chests in the garage and create a buzz among your guests with creative yet...

Stirring a mixed drink mixes the alcohol without bruising or breaking the ice. Learn to stir alcohol and mixed drinks from an award-winning bartender in this free bartending video.

Liquors are popular alcoholic beverages also called 'spirits' and consumed alone or in mixed drinks. Learn types of liquor found in bars and what drinks they make from an award-winning bartender...

If a bar is out of one alcohol, what can a bartender use instead to make similar mixed drinks? Learn popular alcohol substitutes from an award-winning bartender in this free bartending video.

A bartender gets pretty busy, so spills and mistakes with drinks need strategy to handle. Clean up spills and mistakes like an award-winning bartender in this free bartending video.

Layered drinks are popular alcoholic beverages in which different spirits or beers float in the glass without mixing. Learn to make popular layered drinks from an award-winning bartender in this...

Certain beers, spirits and mixed drinks have garnishes that are standard every good bartender must know. Learn to garnish alcohol and mixed drinks from an award-winning bartender in this free...

Bartenders are often harassed by drunk, pushy customers wanting stronger drinks. Pour weaker drinks that taste strong to avoid drunk, bumbling clients with an award-winning bartender in this free...

Liqueurs are sweet or flavored alcoholic mixers often used to make mixed drinks. Learn popular liqueurs at bars and what drinks they make from an award-winning bartender in this free bartending video.

The bar gun is a tool that holds many common drinks in a hose for easy pouring. Learn the drinks connected to the bar gun from an award-winning bartender in this free bartending video.

Being a bartender means measuring drinks, serving customers and managing supplies. Learn bartending skills from an award-winning bartender in this free bartending video.

Margarita drinks come in many variations and flavors. A favorite from south of the border, they are perfect for a warm summer day. Margarita drinks can be mixed and served over ice or placed in...

Sometimes, people who frequent bars overindulge in alcohol. Drinking too much at the bar is unappealing to other bar goers and can be dangerous, even if you plan to take a cab home or have a...

Bartenders provide the image of the bar in addition to the drinks offered therein. From casual to professional, friendly to aloof, there are many expectations for bartenders.

The Superbowl game is right around the corner and planning a party for the big game day will be less stressful if you use some of these tips. You're trying to create a casual atmosphere, with...

So your favorite team has made it to a big game and you want to throw a party? Maybe you just love football and enjoy having the gang over for a few hours of fun! Here are a few suggestions for...

After college, having friends over is no long really a "yo, the beers over there!" in many situations. There are of course casual get togethers, but sometimes it's nice to have a little...

From daiquiris to margaritas, cognacs to brandies, you enjoy a good cocktail. You entertain often, and wish for your guests to have a varied selection of alcohol to enjoy. This article will show...

Having a party? Need suggestions for what types of drinks to serve? Don't worry! The options are endless!

Both kids and adults like to have something unique at their parties. Slushee machines provide that something extra for get-togethers with family and friends. You can introduce an element of...

Like to entertain during the summer? There are ways to keep drinks cool during the hot summer months. I found these chilling ideas in in Women's World magazine.

Whether it’s summer barbeques, family reunions, or a pot luck dinner among friends, there are times when it is simply not possible to set the table for a meal. Using a buffet can be an easy...

If you are having a house party and you're running low on space to store either ice or iced-down beverages, a washing machine can certainly get the job done. It's not a particularly elegant...

Planning an event for a dinner party of six or a corporate event for 500 can seem daunting to even the most experienced event planner. However, with a little foresight you can have a successful...

I promise these six steps will provide you a successful gathering, which will be remembered by your entire guest, word of mouth is the most critical thing there is, a bad party will bring upon a...

Facing aisles of glass and barware at your local home store can be overwhelming, but a lot of these choices are just variations on a basic theme. Depending on what type of alcohol you and your...

Everyone loves a good party. However, sometimes being the host or hostess can bring on a lot of stress. You want the celebration to be just right. You are worried that there might not be enough...

On a crowded Saturday night, your average bartender doesn’t care who you are or how much money the bar is making (unless they’re also the sole proprietor), as long as they’re stuffing virtually...

Party planning is very detailed work, but once you have an established checklist you are half-way to success! Use this party plan checklist to relax and enjoy your next event.

The light at the end of the tunnel, the cherry on top, one thing you can look forward to that helps get you through your week…Happy Hour. The camaraderie and decompression that comes from meeting...