How To Transform A Basic Bar Into A Show-Stopping Experience

Planning a memorable and elegant event could be stressful, but it doesn't have to be.

At Mobile Mixologist, we’ve got our fingers on the pulse of the mobile bartending industry, and we’ve picked up a secret or two during our time. We work with some of the most talented wedding & event coordinators and ambitious home party planners, to create experiences that leave a lasting impression.

When it comes to the bar, we can help you avoid the common pitfalls, steer clear of the costly mistakes and make sure your drinks are on point! Because why risk disappointing your guests when you can leverage our skills and proven expertise to host the best party in town?

Here are just a few gems that you can use to impress your guests and throw an event with plenty of wow-factor.

Balanced Flavors

Crafting masterful drinks is an art that involves the balance of sweet, tart, and bitter to achieve that lip-smacking ahhhh moment. We have spent hours in the kitchen to press, muddle, and strain fresh ingredients to extract its flavorful essence. At times, we have even used spices, like coriander, cinnamon and cloves, and unexpected ingredients like bacon, tomatoes and cucumbers to meet clients’ visions. A good bartender should be able to collaborate with you to develop a drink menu that will suit an array of guests pallets, as well as mix up a balanced cocktail that hit all the notes.

Smoke It

There’s something carnal about smoke. Its distinct smell entices the far corners of our psyche and brings forth memories of congregating around a fire. Our Smoke Box and Smoke Top always draws a crowd. We recommend pairing the smoky flavor with a bold drink, like a Bourbon or Oaxaca Old Fashioned.

Bubble Dome

The Bubble brings the awe a child has for bubbles, but elevates it for adults. Before you ask, no, it is not soap. The bubble is a specialized edible solution which is filled with plain air or smoke to achieve a whimsical effect. Laughter and conversation flow when our bartenders entertain your guests with a drink topped with a bubble dome they can pop!

These specialized bartending tools are only as impressive as the skillful hands that wield it. That’s why it’s imperative that you ask for an expert when it comes to the bar. We have 10+ years of experience in the mobile bartending industry – during which time we’ve helped over 1,000 clients feel like a guest at their own party. And in the mobile bartending industry, there’s no one better than Mobile Mixologist. Schedule your free 30 minute consult to learn more about how you can throw an epic celebration.

Cheers!

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Vampire Silent Disco

We love to collaborate with party planners to craft memorable events. When the good folks from Goodstock Productions came to us to bring their Vampire Silent Disco to life, we were all in! Our mixologists conjured a unique cocktail menu with a vampire twist. Don’t worry, none of our recipes called for blood, but all of our drinks had a red hue to fit their theme.

At Mobile Mixologist, we create top-notch social experiences and provide stress-free event planning and execution. We focus on making every guest feel like a VIP and elevating your event with sophistication and luxury. 

At this silent disco, fanged guests were welcomed into Uncle Harry’s. The moody penthouse suite at the top of the Harrison in San Francisco. Party goers grabbed wireless headphones to shuffle on the dance floor, or made their way to our bar which was a hub of conversation all night. Try one of our blood-red signature drinks at your next gathering.

BLACK Manhattan

Manhattans are an aromatic, spirit-forward, cocktail and remains to be one of the most popular cocktails enjoyed around the world. The drink is traditionally garnished with a maraschino cherry. Our favorite is Luxardo from Italy. The cherries are candied directly after harvesting, resulting in a naturally dark and beautiful color.

Black Manhattan

2 oz Rittenhouse Rye

1 oz Averna

3 dashes Angostura Bitters

2 Luxardo Brandied Cherries to sink your fangs into

Blackberry Mule

Here’s a fresh twist on the Moscow Mule. For our blackberry mule, we make our own blackberry-ginger syrup and use club soda to in lieu of ginger beer. We juice our blackberries and double strain. Then add good sugar and Hawaiian ginger to complete the syrup.

Blackberry Mule

1.5 oz vodka

3/4 oz blackberry-ginger syrup

1/2 oz fresh lime

3 oz club soda

2 blackberries for garnish

Cherry Lime Gin & Tonic

A gin and tonic is exceptionally refreshing, so are lemons, so are cherries, see where we’re going here? The combination of the flavors makes for a light, bright cocktail.

Cherry Lime Gin & Tonic

2 oz Botanist Gin

3/4 oz tart cherry syrup

1/2 oz fresh lime

3 oz Fever-Tree Tonic Water

1 oz club soda

2 dehydrated citrus wheels

POMEGRANATE Bellini

Bellini’s are sparkling Italian cocktails made with two simple ingredients: Prosecco and fruit puree. They’re fizzy and refreshing, with more body than your average cocktail. For this version, we used homemade pomegranate syrup for its rich color and flavor.

Pomegranate Bellini

1 oz pomegranate juice

4 oz champagne

freshly pitted pom seeds to float

Cheers to unforgettable experiences!

Planning/Design: Goodstock Productions (goodstockca.com)

Venue: The Harrison (theharrisonsf.com)

Floral: RoseMarry&Vine (www.rosemarryandvine.com)

Photography: Velvet Ink (velvetinkphotography.com)

Catering: Fraiche Catering (fraichecater.com)

Mixologist: Mobile Mixologist (www.mobilemixologist.com)

DJ: DJ ReflecShun (www.facebook.com/djreflecshun)

Cake: SusieCakes (susiecakes.com)

Silent Disco: Silent Disco by Silent Storm (linktr.ee/silentdiscousa)

Neon: C.R.Glow (crglowneon.com)

Body Paint/Caricatures: HappyCake Face Painters (www.happycakefacepaint.com)

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