“Cocktails spiked with coffee” have been a staple for decades. The classic Irish Coffee has been a morning ‘go-to’ drink for decades, kickstarting the day with a dose of caffeine. Coffee-infused cocktails are great choices for getting a party started or to keep going...
Hiring Sommeliers
Private bartending services like The Bartender Company of the San Francisco Bay Area have always hired talented personnel to provide event guests with impeccable service. As consumer tastes have evolved, so has the professional bartending industry. Where bartenders...
Ideas for Safe Weddings
Whether you are planning a small wedding or a large family ceremony, safety measures have become an important component of the party planning process. In the wake of COVID-19, wedding planning has experienced dramatic shifts. During the height of COVID 19, the...
The Art and Science of Mixologists
As consumer tastes have become more sophisticated, so too has the art of bartending. To advance that art, more and more bars, restaurants, and private bartending services are employing mixologists – highly trained and highly-skilled bartenders with both a scientific...
Creating Craft Cocktails with Activated Charcoal (Guest post by Rebecca Siggers)
Recent innovations in drink creation, paired with increasing quality of specialty products available, have allowed us to now craft our cocktails with activated charcoal. The detoxifying and purifying effects of activated charcoal (carbon ash) can help to cure various...
How can friends make cocktails together over a Zoom meeting? (Guest post by Rebecca Siggers)
When you cannot step out of your home in emergency times, it is difficult to follow normalcy. Having a cocktail with your colleagues or friends is one of the activities that you can’t replace. However, you can still create a practical plan for an online happy hour, by...
The Rose Champagne Float
Champagne-based cocktails are time-honored classics. These delectable concoctions go perfectly with a wide range of events; from casual get-togethers, to holiday parties, to sumptuous brunch affairs, and even nights on the town. Champagne itself is often reserved for...
The Difference Between a Buck and a Mule Cocktail
Everyone loves a good Moscow Mule. On a warm Summer's evening, the refreshing ginger and zesty fresh lime juice flavors tantalize the tastebuds. There are dozens of Moscow Mule variations, each with their own spin on this bartender favorite. The original Moscow Mule,...
Experimenting with Gimlets (recipe)
For decades, the gimlet has been an incredibly popular cocktail choice. This cocktail had its heyday in the “roaring” 1920s, and has been a staple of upscale drinking experiences ever since. The traditional recipe calls for gin, lime juice, and soda, but experienced...
Mardi Gras Party Hosting
The Mardi Gras season is celebrated worldwide, as a time of revelry and joy. In the United States, the epicenter of partying is the city of New Orleans, Louisiana, although many other cities along the Gulf Coast and the Midwest host their own celebrations. The season...