Nixx Events
- Houston, TX
- Bartender
- 52 Verified Bookings
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Professional Bartending Services. We provide Mobile Licensed Bartenders, Mixologists, Flair Bartenders, and Fun Mixology Courses. We provide Friendly, Reliable, and Knowledgeable Bartenders to make sure your event is a success! Staff members are Certified and Licensed by the State to Mix, Make, and Shake your next event.
We also have the one and only 3 Time World Champion Flair Bartender. Have your drinks prepared by the best! Elevate your party with mind blowing tricks and cocktails that you won't forget!
Your guests will appreciate the awesomeness that only Cocktails Done Right can provide!
Cheers, 🥂
We had a wonderful experience with Cocktails Done Right from the planning stage and through the event. Nathan kindly created a buying list for us which took all the guess work out of shopping for the event. He arrived early, set up a beautiful bar space and made delicious drinks from our list of signature cocktails. He also catered to those who wanted cocktails outside of the list and our guests were delighted by the drinks he made. Nathan helped make our event so much fun. Some of our guests even asked for his contact information to keep in mind for their future events. We very much appreciate his expertise and professionalism. Thank you, Nathan!
Response from Cocktails Done Right:
"Thank you so much for the kind words! It means a lot to hear that you enjoyed your experience. Your warmth and hospitality made me feel like part of the family. I look forward to serving you again soon!"
He showed up late, only 45 minutes before the guests were scheduled to arrive for my husband's surprise birthday party. My caterer's staff and my two house keepers helped him set up the bar. He grumbled "had I known you were using real glassware I would have come earlier" but I told him in our initial discussions as well as emails confirming details of the party. During the event, I overheard him tell one of my guests we had no bourbon. I was shocked because I stocked the bar with two 1 liter bottles of Jack Daniels, two 1.75 liter bottles of Maker's Mark and 4 liters of various single barrel bourbon selections. I walked behind the bar and found them for him. Why would he not ask if he couldn't find them? It's not like bourbon is an obscure cocktail mixer. The only signature cocktail of the party was an Old Fashioned, the birthday boy's favorite. Midway through the party I find out he had not made a single old fashioned and when I asked him why not, he told me he didn't have orange slices. Again, didn't ask about it, just told my guests "NO". The caterer had plenty of oranges, they used them for garnishing the food buffet tables and on every passed hor d'ouvres tray. At a minimum, a professional bartender would have asked where the oranges were so he could make the ONLY signature cocktail planned. If we didn't have any I would have sent my housekeepers to the grocery store to buy some. It was so disappointing because I rented special old fashioned high ball glasses, bought luxardo cherries, gourmet premixed old-fashioned mix in addition to 3 different kinds of bitters, bags of custom ice blocks that had cute sayings in the ice - all for the signature cocktail. Nathan tells me, in the middle of the event, he doesn't like using luxardo cherries. I then realized this guy is just a hack. I had cute disco ball beverage skewers for martini olives and other drinks that may have needed a skewer of garnish. He didn't use those either, instead he was tossing a single olive in the bottom of the martini glasses. It felt like a low class frat party. He iced down way too much white wine leaving me with 8 cold bottles after the party to deal with. Same with the champagne at $50/bottle - had 6 cold bottles to store in my fridge. I expect a professional bartender to manage this sort of thing, ice several bottles at the beginning and replenish as needed and end up with a couple each at most. He was throwing bottles up in the air and catching them on his shoulder, pressing his ear on the bottle like it was a phone and saying "Hello" to the bottles, complete cheese ball and frankly embarrassing. I didn't hire him to entertain my guests with trick pours, I hired him to pour tasty cocktails and be courteous to my guests; neither of which I received. Final comment - the next day a dear friend that attended the event called to tell me Nathan was telling a group during the party that he was was "high as a kite". Just so wildly inappropriate.
Response from Cocktails Done Right:
"Thank you for your feedback. I'm sorry to hear about your experience. Just to clarify, our records indicate that our service arrived 15 minutes early, not 15 minutes late as mentioned. Additionally, we did not have oranges. We mentioned it to you at the start of the event. As far as being "high as a kite" We take allegations like this very seriously and can assure you that such behavior is not tolerated among our staff. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.
We brought Nathan in for our home Halloween costume party, and he did a superb job. He worked with all the guests by asking what they liked and suggested cocktails for them. We didn't have to have a cocktail menu as he was well-versed to make anything that was requested. He was very engaging and all of our guests raved about him. I will hire him for any event we have in the future where we need a bartender. I would highly recommend him.
Nathan was fantastic as a bartender. He has really cool moves while serving drinks that kept the guests very entertained. Multiple guests approached me and commented on how impressed they were. Will definitely be using him again and recommend to others
Nathan did a great job for our large dinner party. When he wasn’t making drinks, he circulated, poured wine and was very helpful.
Nathan was excellent - arrived promptly and was great with guests. Could not have asked for a better job!!
Response from Cocktails Done Right:
Thank you!
Will 100% be using cocktails done right again. He was extremely on top of everything, had a very fun energy, and even cleaned up everything afterwards. 10/10 recommend!
He made great drinks, taught great tips, and told funny stories. He won over the crowd. I will definitely use him again!
Response from Cocktails Done Right:
Thank you so much for the positive feedback Jake! I had such a great time and it was nice to be around a great family like yours. You are truly blessed. I am very thankful I got the opportunity!
Cheers, 🥂
Our guests were complaining that the drinks were very watered down. Drinks lack alcohol.
Response from Cocktails Done Right:
Thanks for your reply and I talked to the Bartender (Lisa) who is TABC certified. She mentioned that a few people were drinking more than expected. As a licensed Bartender we are responsible for your guests. It's our job to
make sure that everyone gets home safely. We would definitely never water your alcoholic drinks down. You provide the alcohol and we serve it to the proportions listed by the state of Texas.
We go through extensive training on how to taper people off in these situations. Most likely your drinks tasted watered down because your event was outside and ice tends to melt faster than normal. I'm sure if you had asked her for a double or extra liquor it would not have been a problem.
Sincerely,
Nathan Taylor / Owner
"Cocktails Done Right"
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Nathan…”Nate” (So I called him)…was extremely on his game. Complete with a spy briefcase full of bar tending tools, was ready to learn/perform a very specific list of tiki drinks. Great conversation and jokes with all the guests. Polite and ready to go to work.
Michael the bartender arrived totally unprepared, he did not have this and that. The drinks he was mixing were basic, he had to use a book and those drinks were not good. The worst part was that at the end of the evening he packed up his own things and left our bar filthy, the floor was wet and sticky every drawer handle in the bar was sticky. He left all the liquor with spouts on (we had to buy spouts ) and all over the bar. To top things off he showed my daughter his penguin tattoo on his ankle which he had to take his shoe and sock to show. Very disappointed.
Response from Cocktails Done Right:
That is unacceptable! The bartender we had booked for your event had a family emergency. We had to go with another agency that we have never used before. We will no longer be using that agency in the future. I also informed them of this review and he is no longer on their staff. Please contact me to talk about a refund.
Cocktails Done Right bartended my wedding. They did a great job. Nathan (owner) is very helpful and communicative.
All I can say is that Lisa was such an awesome bartender and overall super sweet person. I’ve already told her she’s my go to bartender for now on and I will request her at all my future parties. This is a great company! Pick these guys!!! Thank y’all!
Response from Cocktails Done Right:
Thank you so much Kim! We are so blessed to have so many great bartenders on staff. Have a happy happy New year and we look forward to doing business with you again.
great job
Response from Cocktails Done Right:
Thank you Shilpa!
It was our pleasure to serve you and your guests.
Was able to bartend our event with last minute notice. Did a great job, very personable.
Response from Cocktails Done Right:
Thanks Barry it was a pleasure working for you.
Jennifer was our bartender and she handled everything perfectly. Several guests commented on how pleasant and friendly she was.
Response from Cocktails Done Right:
Thanks so much, Alan. We appreciate the positive feedback.
Our bartender Nathan was amazing!! He was very attentive! Entertained my guests! Very helpful.
Bartenders and servers did a great job.
Amazing! A pleasure to work with Nathan as I planned my wedding and he was even more fun during the event. I've had several guests reach out and tell me how wonderful he was as a bartender. I'll always think of Cocktails Done Right for all my bartending needs.
It was such a pleasure working with Nathan. Our company hosted a reception for 200 guest and Nathan from Cocktails Done Right just went above and beyond. Our team highly recommends Nathan for your next event. He is easy to reach, responds to questions/concerns right away, organized, on time, full of energy, and excellent at what he does. The guest at the reception had so many positive things to say about him. We loved his specialty drink he customized for us (with the ingredients the Hilton Austin had). Thank you so much, Nathan! We couldn't have done it without you!!
Honestly I was apprehensive to hire a bartender over the internet, but Nathan with Cocktails Done Right was amazing! We were hosting a birthday party at our house for about 100 people. He arrived early to set up, brought his own set up, and was flexible as we dealt with weather challenges. He was friendly and outgoing to all the guests and made great drinks!! He made my night so much easier! Five Stars for Cocktails Done Right!
Response from Cocktails Done Right:
Thanks so much Michelle, I'm glad everything worked out with the weather and we were able to make it happen.
Nathan and Tyler were top notch! Very personable and you would've thought they'd been long time friends to many of the guests!!! We look forward to hiring them again in the future!!!
Response from Cocktails Done Right:
Thanks Theresa for having us! What an amazing place to have a reception . Thank you for the review and we look forward to working with you again in the future.
All I can say is AMAZING!!! Nathan of Cocktails Done Right was everything we were looking for. He interacted with our guests, wooed the crowd and served amazing drinks!! We will definitely use their services again!!
Simone Mosley
Owner
Purple Diamond Promotions
Response from Cocktails Done Right:
Thanks so much Simone,
I really enjoyed working with you and your team! It was nice to work with someone so professional and equipped. Thanks again for the awesome review and we look forward to working with you again in the future.
Nicole showed up on time, was professional, and so nice! She did a great job with our signature cocktails and we’d highly recommend her!
Response from Cocktails Done Right:
Thank You Rachel!
We are so glad you enjoyed Nicole as your Bartender.
We appreciate your positive feedback.
Very Pleased & Satisfied
Response from Cocktails Done Right:
Thank you Shakina,
We appreciate you taking the time to give us positive feedback. We thank you for your business and look forward to working with you in the future.
Nathan was an absolute pleasure to work with and I would use him and his company again anytime !
Didn’t hurt either that the cocktails made were so good as well. Well worth it.
Bartender was on time and great throughout the event. For some reason though at the end of the night the bar wasn’t cleaned up with the liquor put away so our guests had an even bigger party ........
The first time I have ever used y’all- and everything was perfect, easy, and painfree as a host. Looking forward to having you at more events!
Response from Cocktails Done Right:
Thank you so much Emily,
We are so glad you were satisfied with our services and staff.
Nathan was a pleasure to have bartending. Having Cocktails Done Right not only let us enjoy our own party but made our guest feel special. Having a bartender made the event perfect.
Nathan was the best bartender I have ever had. I've hosted a number of holiday parties and Nathan is by far the best bartender, he gets along great with the guest and he is so helpful in so many ways. By your 3rd drink he knew exactly what you wanted and took care of you for the rest of the night each and every one of my guest were extremely excited about his customer service. I would definitely make sure to personally call and request him for my next event.
Response from Cocktails Done Right:
Thanks so much for your review. It was a pleasure and I look forward to working with you again in the future.
Nathan was just perfect he accommodated all of our requests, performed wonderfully and was very professional. Would defiantly hire again for future events.
Response from Cocktails Done Right:
Thanks so much and it was my pleasure. Happy Holidays!
Nathan was awesome! I had a lot of wine and alcohol and not enough flavoring as I was advised because I got busy and I’m not much of a drinker so I didn’t get everyone;) no worries! Nathan took what we had in the fridge and made a drink called the sweet Vicky after a friend Ag the party it was such a hit people are still talking about it and asking for the recipe! Now that’s an expert!
Patrick did a great job at our event! Everybody was very impressed.
Response from Cocktails Done Right:
Thank you Derrick!
We appreciate your business and I am glad you were satisfied with Patrick as your bartender.
Happy Holidays and we look forward to serving you in the future.
Great service and super nice bartenders! Stayed on top of everything and made the party a great success. Would definitely use again!
Not only did the team do a great job, but Nathan made signature "delicious" cocktails for our event. The first line out of the bartenders mouth last night was "Sir, can I offer you a bubble bath?". We are a plumbing showroom and our first drink on the menu he created was "Bubble Bath". The crowd went wild. The four staff members who worked our party could not have been more helpful, arrived on time, and made our guests happy. This morning, all is back to normal but the night was unforgettable. Thanks!
Nathan not only came through for me at the eleventh hour, but he was amazingly helpful in assisting me with last minute details! He was available, most importantly; arrived on time, setup, starting making samples for people already at the party. The flaming show was A-Mazing! My guests loved the drinks and his energy! He's definitely my Flair Bartender for ANY event I plan from now on!
Response from Cocktails Done Right:
Thanks Chandalyn!
It was my pleasure working your special day. It was a great night and you have amazing friends and family.
Nathan came to my house to do an event. He was very professional, he had a lot of bartending knowledge, he was attentive to the people ,he also remembered what they has to drink and told the best stories. He truly worked out well and my friends were very impressed. I am going to use Nathan at my next function and I'm telling all my friends to do the same.
"Cocktails Done Right" was absolutely the correct choice for our party. In fact, it was brilliant!
Before the party Nathan helped us put together a drink menu and sent us a shopping list of what we needed to buy. This made it very convenient for us. Any questions we had were answered very promptly. The day of the party he called to check if there was anything we might be missing and he offered to stop on his way to our home to pick it up if needed. He arrived 1 hour before the party started to set up the bar. When our guests arrived he worked with focus and efficiency. Nathan is a dedicated and fun bartender, all the time being very professional, and the drinks he served were delicious. At the end of the evening he offered to do a little show, juggling flaming bottles. It was incredible! We, and all our guests, had a blast and will definitely hire him again in the near future.
Thank you Nathan for making our evening perfect!
I have utilized this service several times for various events, and have had a positive experience each time. The reservation logistics and of course bartending personnel are great. I plan to continue using the service and would recommend to anyone. Keep up the good work.
Response from Cocktails Done Right:
Omar, I'm so glad you were satisfied with your bartender and our services. We are so pleased to have you as a client. We look forward to serving you in the future.
Even though I booked at the last minute I got a reasonable price and professional bartenders who were able to help me with anything I needed. The event ran smoothly and I didn't have to worry about that aspect at all. Helped my day greatly.
On time on target. Great service and great bar tender. Decide on the menu and stick to that
Excellent service! Very engaged with the request of my guest. Attention to detail. My guest loved him!
Response from Cocktails Done Right:
Thanks so much for the great review. I know Patrick was really raving about how much he enjoyed working for you guys. He might have mentioned something about karaoke too LOL. He is an all around great person not to mention the drinks he makes up.
Cheers"
We hired Cocktails Done Right for our private cocktail party this past weekend and we were blown away by the amazing service that was provided! Nathan had an awesome set-up, rocked it on our drinks, and provided a superb level of service to all of our guests. We will definitely be using his services for our bartender/event needs in the future!
Response from Cocktails Done Right:
Thanks Jessica! Your positive feedback is much appreciated. You guys were awewsome
Nathan is absolutely awesome at helping you figure out what to buy, how much, what might work best for party, etc. etc!!!! The bartenders were super personable, made awesome (and creative!) drinks and were fun for the guests to chat with. I will definitely be a returning customer....thank you!
Server was professional and courteous
We simply couldn't have had a successful business/social event without Nathan and Tina. From booking to event, everything was on time and as promised or better. I would turn to Cocktails Done Right for all parties in the future (and I've hired a lot of bartenders and waitstaff, so I'm particular.)
Nathan did a fantastic job at my Christmas party! The drinks were delicious and he went above and beyond to make sure everyone was happy! I will definitely hire him again!
Response from Cocktails Done Right:
Amy thanks for the great review and hospitality. You have awesome friends & family! I look forward to working with you again.
Sincerely,
Nathan Taylor
Great evening, everything went better than expected. I will definitely use Cocktails Done Right for next year's event
If there were more than 5 starts that's what Nathan would get! I have thrown a lot of parties and events and work with vendors all the time but Cocktails Done Right by far exceeded my expectations. Originally we were looking for an attractive female bartender for our Halloween Masquerade Ball. After talking to Nathan I realized we would rather just have him! He worked with me from the start to achieve a certain vibe and was excited as we were to be throwing the party. Nathan was informative & receptive to ideas and planning, kept in contact with me in the weeks leading up to the party which is a huge plus. He arrived 30 min before scheduled with all necessary bar equipment including items to protect my floors and granite. He was personable & professional, talented and FUN!!! Our guests were totally entertained by his flair ability and it really set the tone. I had the piece of mind that my guests were having a great time and Nathan took care of all the clean up afterward so I could continue to entertain my guests. I cannot recommend his services enough and will definitely hire him again! Thanks so much Nathan!!!
We had quite the mixed bag of people at our party, and Nathan made each guest feel like the party was just for them. Lots of flair and fun, incredibly personable and professional. He made excellent recommendations, stayed longer at a last-minute request, and was incredibly responsible in managing our individual guest's consumption... very important to me ;)
Thank you for a great night, Nathan, and for your skill and personality. We'll definitely have you over to shake things up again soon!
Our guests and I had so much fun, I would definitely hosts a party with Nathan again!!
Response from Cocktails Done Right:
Thanks Rachel! You have great family and friends. It was a pleasure hosting your event. Thanks for your hospitality.
Nathan Taylor
The duo that came for our event were very energetic. We got started a few minutes late, but one of them stayed late when the guests were still around after the event ended. They brought their own bar and did a nice job making some specialty drinks we had mostly prepared to add to the standard mix. I am not much of a fan of flair bartending, but we hired them for standard bartending and that was an added bonus. Some of the guests enjoyed that. Both of the bartenders were very friendly and we got good feedback from guests.
Response from Cocktails Done Right:
Thanks for the positive feedback Will. We really enjoyed working your event. It was definitely one of the most unique and entertaing events.
Thanks Again
Nathan was a wonderful addition to my mother's 50th birthday celebration. He was very helpful when it came to selecting a drink menu and was flexible when I had to change it last minute. He provided our guests with superior service and detail while preparing their drinks. We will certainly hire him again for any future events!
Nathan Taylor not only served amazing drinks and even customized to each person but was super friendly and gave us a show while doing it. I will definitely ask for him again next big event and more.
One of the best bar tenders I know. Customer service at its best!!!
This was our first time hiring a bartender for our house party. We were in frequent contact with CDR, and they gave wonderful suggestions for what alcohol to buy for various tasty summer cocktails. Our bartender, Marah, arrived promptly & well prepared. She handled everything so we could relax & enjoy the party. Very professional yet fun. Everyone loved her & her drinks. We would definitely hire her again for future parties!
The drinks were delicious and the flair bar-tending was spectacular! My guests were blown away. Nathan was professional, very personable and made this birthday an unforgettable occasion. Highly recommend him and can't wait until our next event!
It was such a great time working with you!! You're so professional and so talented!!!
Price Range: $100 - $1000
Gig Length: 240 - 1600 minutes
Languages: English, Spanish
Insurance: $1,000,000 - General Liability Hiscox Insurance
Top Cocktails for parties. We also have over a hundred drinks listed on our website.
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My Top Sure Favorites:
Bourbon Cocktails::
• Whiskey Lemonade
Bourbon and Orange Liquor with Sweet & Sour and a splash of 7up or Sprite
• Whisky Italian -
Bourbon and Amaretto blended with Cranberry and Club Soda
• Old Fashioned -
Pre-prohibition Style
Bourbon, simple syrup, Orange Zest and Angstura Bitters
• Whisky Press
Bourbon with club soda ginger ale and lemon twist
VODKA Drinks
• Red Russian
Vodka, Amaretto (almond liqueur) blended with Sweet & Sour Mix a splash of orange juice with a hint of pomegranate. Garnish with a Cherry.
• French Kiss
Vodka-based with raspberry liqueur and pineapple juice.
• Moscow Mule -
Vodka with lime juice and Ginger Beer.
You do not have to have copper mugs to enjoy this classic Cocktail.
• Cherry Vodka Sour
Fresh lime, lemon juice with simple syrup and a splash of grenadine.
Shake and Pour
• Madras
Vodka base with Cranberry and Orange Juice.
• BayBreze
Vodka with Cranberry and Pineapple juice
• SeaBreeze
Vodka with Grapefruit and Cranberry juice
TEQUILA Drinks
• Basic Margarita
Tequila base with Orange liquor (Triple Sec$) or (Granmanier$$), and Sweet & Sour.
Dry Shake and pour
- Margarita Variations
• Pink Prickly Pear, Raspberry, Melon, Almond, Jalepeno, Grapefruit, Peach, Watermelon, etc.
(Silver Tequila makes a great Margarita.)
• Tequila Sunrise
Tequila with Orange juice topped with pomegranate flavored syrup. Cherry Garnish
• Paloma
Tequila base with Grapefruit juice and soda water.
RUM Drinks
•Mojito
Rum muddled with fresh mint, simple syrup, lime juice fill with club soda.
• Perfect Storm
Rum based with 2 dashes of Angustura Bitters filled with club soda.
• Rum Punch -
Rum base with Orange and Pineapple juice. Float with Grenadine
CHAMPAGNE Drinks
• French 75 -
Gin or Vodka with lemon juice and simple syrup.
Shake & Strain!
Add Champagne to fill
• Champagne Cocktail
2 dashes of Angustura bitters and 1/2oz simple syrup add Champagne & Stir with bar spoon.
• Southern Champagne
Tequila with 2 dashes of Angustura Bitters, 1 dashes of Orange Bitters, Orange liquor.
Shake & Strain
add Champagne
• Poinsettia -
Cranberry with Champagne
• Mimosa -
Orange Juice with Champagne
• Kir Royale
Raspberry liqueur with champagne.
,• Kir
Chardonnay with raspberry liqueur
MARTINIS::
• Pineapple Upside Down Cake with vanilla vodka and pineapple juice shake and strain, add pomegranate
• Cosmopolitan
Vodka with Orange liquor and a splash of cranberry
• Toasted Almond -
Coffee flavored liqueur with Amaretto and cream.
• Chocolate Martini -
Vanilla Vodka
White Creme De Cacao Baileys Irish Cream
JUNE 7, 2017Meet Nathan Taylor of Cocktails Done Right in Galleria
Today we’d like to introduce you to Nathan Taylor.
Thanks for sharing your story with us Nathan. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.
I am the Owner & Operator of Cocktails Done Right. I was born in Houston and have lived here most of my life. I began my career at the Bartending School in 1993 oddly enough is where I currently work as an Instructor. After graduating I started competing in local Flair Bartending competitions and since have acquired 3 World Titles along the way. My biggest accomplishment was winning first place for the Gold Shaker representing the U.S. in Warsaw Poland where the finals were held in the Ujazdowski Castle. First place was a trip around the world in 3 weeks! What an adventure that was.
When I returned I was doing lots of interviews including one I did with Terry Bradshaw on A&E plus local KPRC2, FOX26, KHOU11 and WG39. I started this business because I wanted to use my skills and knowledge to elevate the private party scene. I have learned allot about this Industry in my 24 years of service and have brought the same dedication and passion to my business.
Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
I had to learn a lot being a business owner for the first time. Lots of trial-and-error in the first year of business. If you want do something then do it badly in the beginning until you get good at it. We all have to start somewhere and I think that is sometimes the hardest part when starting a business on your own. I wanted to do everything to the best of my capabilities but I had to learn along the way.
Please tell us about Cocktails Done Right.
We provide professional bartending services for special events, weddings, anniversaries, domestic and corporate parties. We mix the drinks you mix the people is our motto. We specialize in first class service and drinks. We bring a wealth of experience and knowledge that is unlike any other. All of our bartenders are trained professionals and our licensed by the state. All of our bartenders know well over a hundred recipes and can improvise any drink on the Fly. I personally train each and every one of my bartenders because at the end of the day I want the client to have the best experience possible.
In very rare cases I get clients that want an over the top experience. That is my specialty and is where I personally come to your event and provide a Vegas style bartending experience with mind blowing tricks and drinks that will surely impress any guests. This is what sets me apart from the others. Just imagine the movie Cocktail with Tom Cruise…. Now multiply that by 10! It took a lot of hard work and dedication get to where I am today. If I didn’t have a passion for what I do, I never would have accomplished all that I have.
Do you look back particularly fondly on any memories from childhood?
I saw the movie “Cocktail” starring Tom Cruise when I was around 16 years old. The movie made such an impression on me that I decided to be a bartender. At the age of 19 I made that dream come true and started my path as a trick style bartender. Since that day I have never looked back and have continued my success.
BUYING AND PURCHASING ALCOHOL
One of the first questions every client asks is how much alcohol should I purchase for a party?
The first step in figuring out how much alcohol to purchase is estimating how many people will be coming to your party.
Once you determine how many guests, ask yourself a couple of questions.
* What type of drinks would my guests prefer? (beer, wine, liquor)
*Should we provide a limited menu of specialty drinks or a full bar?
A limited menu of 2 – 4 specialty drinks can be offered to guests. This can help keep the cost of your party down as you will only need to purchase the alcohol, mixers and garnishes in those specific drinks.
Here's an example of a five drink menu put together with a client for a Wedding Reception.
The five drinks offered were a Moscow Mule, Bay Breeze, French 75, Old Fashion & Whisky Sour.
Next, take the number of guests expected to attend and multiply by the estimated number of drinks consumed per person.
Example, 150 people at your party and three drinks per person equals 450 total drinks.
Next, take the number of guests expected to attend.
Example, * 30 people at your party and three drinks per person equals 90 total drinks.
At a dinner party or cocktail party you can expect guests to consume around two to three drinks per person.
At an evening party each guest may consume three to four drinks per person. The amount of drinks consumed depends on the time of day, the event, the type of function and how wild your friends are.
Next, take an inventory of what alcohol you currently have.
For the alcohol that you need, here's a guide to estimate.
LIQUOR:
* 750ML bottle of liquor will yield 16 drinks w 1.5oz alcohol
* One liter bottle will get you 22 drinks w 1.5oz alcohol
* 1.75 ML bottle will get you 50 drinks w 1.5oz a alcohol
CHAMPAGNE or WINE
* 750ML bottle of wine or champagne will yield 4 glasses.
* One liter bottle of wine will get you 6 servings.
* ICE is an average of 1lb per person for drinks and 1lb per person for beer, wine and N/A drinks
June 01, 2024 • 4:00pm - 6:30pm | House Party |
May 25, 2024 • 3:00pm - 6:00pm | Birthday Party |
May 04, 2024 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | House Party |
April 20, 2024 • 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Birthday Party |
February 10, 2024 • 6:30pm - 11:00pm | House Party |
December 23, 2023 • 6:00pm - 7:00pm | Christmas Party |
October 28, 2023 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | House Party |
October 21, 2023 • 6:30pm - 10:00pm | House Party |
October 08, 2023 • 1:00pm - 4:00pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
July 15, 2023 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Cocktail Party |
February 11, 2023 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Cocktail Party |
December 30, 2022–December 31, 2022 • 8:00pm - 1:00am | Birthday Party |
December 24, 2022 • 11:30am - 4:00pm | Cocktail Party |
September 17, 2022 • 6:30pm - 10:30pm | Birthday Party |
August 27, 2022 • 7:30pm - 9:30pm | Bridal Shower |
July 29, 2022 • 8:00pm - 10:00pm | Birthday Party |
July 04, 2022 • 12:00pm - 6:00pm | Holiday Party |
March 23, 2022 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Corporate Event |
February 12, 2022 • 3:30pm - 7:30pm | Children’s Birthday Party |
December 31, 2021–January 01, 2022 • 6:00pm - 2:00am | New Year's Party |
November 24, 2021–November 25, 2021 • 6:00pm - 12:00am | Holiday Party |
October 23, 2021 • 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Birthday Party |
July 24, 2021 • 5:00pm - 7:30pm | Wedding Reception |
July 04, 2021 • 5:00pm - 9:00pm | House Party |
June 12, 2021–June 13, 2021 • 7:00pm - 12:00am | House Party |
June 12, 2021 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Birthday Party |
May 08, 2021 • 6:30pm - 10:30pm | Birthday Party |
January 23, 2021 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Wedding Reception |
December 31, 2020–January 01, 2021 • 7:30pm - 12:30am | House Party |
December 14, 2019–December 15, 2019 • 7:00pm - 12:00am | Graduation |
December 14, 2019 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Birthday Party |
December 14, 2019 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Cocktail Party |
October 05, 2019 • 5:30pm - 8:00pm | Bridal Shower |
August 24, 2019–August 25, 2019 • 8:00pm - 12:00am | Birthday Party |
August 18, 2019 • 3:00pm - 6:00pm | Corporate Event |
May 26, 2019 • 5:30pm - 8:00pm | Birthday Party |
May 11, 2019 • 8:00pm - 10:00pm | Birthday Party |
May 04, 2019 • 3:00pm - 6:30pm | Holiday Party |
March 22, 2019 • 5:30pm - 8:00pm | Corporate Event |
March 14, 2019 • 6:00pm - 8:30pm | Corporate Event |
February 23, 2019 • 5:00pm - 8:30pm | Wedding Reception |
February 19, 2019 • 5:30pm - 9:00pm | Nonprofit Event |
December 07, 2018 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Cocktail Party |
December 07, 2018 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Christmas Party |
November 03, 2018 • 6:00pm - 9:30pm | Birthday Party |
October 27, 2018 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Cocktail Party |
October 27, 2018 • 2:30pm - 7:00pm | Birthday Party |
October 25, 2018 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Corporate Event |
October 20, 2018 • 5:30pm - 11:30pm | Wedding Reception |
October 14, 2018 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Corporate Event |
October 06, 2018–October 07, 2018 • 7:00pm - 1:00am | Wedding Reception |
September 21, 2018 • 6:30pm - 9:00pm | Birthday Party |
September 08, 2018 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Funeral/Memorial Service |
September 01, 2018 • 6:00pm - 9:30pm | Personal Occasion |
August 29, 2018–August 30, 2018 • 9:30pm - 12:30am | House Party |
July 14, 2018 • 3:00pm - 7:00pm | Wedding Reception |
July 14, 2018 • 2:30pm - 4:30pm | Wedding Reception |
June 23, 2018 • 5:00pm - 9:00pm | House Party |
June 14, 2018 • 7:30pm - 11:30pm | Cocktail Party |
June 08, 2018 • 5:30pm - 10:30pm | Corporate Event |
May 27, 2018 • 7:00pm - 11:30pm | Wedding Reception |
May 27, 2018 • 4:30pm - 8:30pm | House Party |
May 26, 2018 • 6:30pm - 11:00pm | Wedding Reception |
April 14, 2018–April 15, 2018 • 8:30pm - 1:00am | Launch Party |
April 03, 2018 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Birthday Party |
March 17, 2018 • 4:30pm - 8:30pm | Wedding Reception |
March 08, 2018 • 5:00pm - 9:00pm | Grand Opening |
March 03, 2018 • 5:00pm - 9:00pm | Wedding Reception |
February 17, 2018 • 7:30pm - 11:30pm | Birthday Party |
January 20, 2018 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Wedding Reception |
December 23, 2017 • 6:30pm - 11:00pm | Cocktail Party |
December 17, 2017–December 18, 2017 • 8:00pm - 1:00am | Corporate Event |
December 15, 2017–December 16, 2017 • 7:30pm - 12:00am | Corporate Event |
December 12, 2017 • 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Corporate Event |
December 10, 2017 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 09, 2017 • 6:00pm - 11:00pm | Christmas Party |
December 09, 2017 • 2:00pm - 5:00pm | Baby Shower |
December 08, 2017 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Cocktail Party |
December 02, 2017 • 7:30pm - 11:30pm | Christmas Party |
November 25, 2017 • 2:00pm - 5:00pm | Personal Occasion |
November 09, 2017 • 4:00pm - 7:30pm | Corporate Event |
November 03, 2017 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | House Party |
October 29, 2017 • 5:00pm - 9:00pm | Personal Occasion |
October 24, 2017 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm | Corporate Event |
October 21, 2017 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Dinner Party |
September 23, 2017 • 6:30pm - 10:30pm | Birthday (Adult) |
September 02, 2017 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Birthday (Adult) |
August 02, 2017 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Cocktail Party |
June 16, 2017–June 17, 2017 • 8:00pm - 12:00am | Anniversary Party |
April 08, 2017 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Wedding Reception |
April 08, 2017 • 12:00pm - 4:00pm | Festival |
February 25, 2017 • 1:30pm - 7:30pm | Birthday (Child) |
February 03, 2017–February 04, 2017 • 7:00pm - 12:00am | Cocktail Party |
January 28, 2017 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Cocktail Party |
December 31, 2016–January 01, 2017 • 8:30pm - 12:30am | Holiday Party (New Year) |
December 31, 2016–January 01, 2017 • 7:30pm - 12:30am | Birthday (Adult) |
December 20, 2016 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
December 15, 2016 • 6:30pm - 10:30pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
December 10, 2016–December 11, 2016 • 7:00pm - 12:00am | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
December 10, 2016 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
December 03, 2016 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm | Corporate Event |
November 17, 2016 • 7:30pm - 9:00pm | Holiday Party (Christmas) |
November 11, 2016 • 4:30pm - 8:30pm | Cocktail Party |
October 29, 2016–October 30, 2016 • 8:00pm - 12:00am | Holiday Party (Halloween) |
October 15, 2016 • 4:00pm - 7:30pm | Birthday (Adult) |
October 08, 2016 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Holiday Party (Halloween) |
September 24, 2016 • 4:30pm - 10:30pm | Wedding Reception |
September 22, 2016 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm | Grand Opening |
August 13, 2016–August 14, 2016 • 8:00pm - 12:00am | Birthday (Adult) |
June 25, 2016 • 4:00pm - 8:00pm | Cocktail Party |
June 11, 2016–June 12, 2016 • 7:00pm - 12:00am | Hawaiian Lual Party |
May 21, 2016 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm | Anniversary Party |
May 14, 2016 • 6:00pm - 11:00pm | Wedding Party |
May 05, 2016 • 3:00pm - 6:00pm | Imperial Lofts Party |
Candice Yates | Bartender |
Nathan Taylor | Owner and Operator |
Sheila Thompson | Bartender |
Delina Noel | Bartender |
Alan Watts | Bartender |
Kris B. said “Nicole was excellent in communicating ahead of time. She showed up a touch early, dressed for the occasion (Murder Mystery Dinner Party) for eight people.…”
Reven W. said “La Mon made the event flow perfectly! When the clouds let loose, the party didn’t skip a beat. Improvised and the beat went on!!!! Thank you!”
Robin G. said “We had a great event! Our bartender was great. We will definitely be using the Bar Guests again!! Thanks so much for making our event a success! Robin…”
Arsalan N. said “Ditragos services sent 3 waitstaff members for a birthday party event. The servers arrived on time, handled the event well, and ensured guests were happy.…”