The right drink at the right party doesn't just quench thirst, it sets the whole tone
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Stock It Right
The math people get wrong every time: one bottle of wine serves five glasses, not eight. For a three-hour party, budget two drinks per guest for the first hour, one per hour after that. Underbuy and you're making a store run at 8pm. Overbuy by one bottle and you're a hero.
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Every Party Needs One Anchor Drink
A signature drink isn't a garnish — it's a decision that tells your guests what kind of night this is. It's batchable, beautiful, and gives the bar a reason to exist beyond "there's wine if you want it." The best hosts don't pour everything. They pour one thing really well.
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Station vs. Bar — Know the Difference
A bar is where a bartender stands. A station is where guests gather. For parties under 20, a well-styled self-serve station almost always wins — it becomes part of the atmosphere, gives guests something to do when they arrive, and takes the pressure off you. The secret: label everything, keep it tight, and put something beautiful in the center.
The Bar Planner will tell you which setup fits your night.
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