Our Editorial Process
At Bartend Long Island, we believe great cocktails deserve clear, trustworthy guidance. This page explains how our recipes are created, tested, and updated so you know you’re getting reliable content every time.
Who We Are
Sean Krueger founded Bartend Long Island as both an event bartending service and an educational space for cocktail enthusiasts. With over a decade behind the bar and hundreds of private events served, Sean brings professional technique and host-friendly style to every recipe we publish.
“Every drink you find here is personally developed or verified by Sean, whether it’s a simple holiday sip or a full-scale batch punch for 100 guests.”
Our Mission & Values
We aim to make mixology approachable and event-ready. Our recipes emphasize accessible ingredients, balanced flavor, and presentation that impresses without pretension. Our values:
- Integrity: We publish only recipes we’ve personally prepared.
- Transparency: Sponsored content is clearly labeled.
- Education: We provide context, history & technique so you host with confidence.
Serving at the 2025 Ryder Cup — bringing craft cocktails to one of golf’s biggest stages.
An evening behind the bar at sunset — real-world event experience that shapes our recipes.
How Our Recipes Are Developed & Reviewed
Editorial Guidelines
We do not accept payment for editorial coverage. Any sponsored content is clearly identified. Our approach: content created by real bartenders & hosts at real events, which have been tested, photographed, and refined for you.
We create authentic content for recipes & how-to guides. Where everything is written, tested and edited by humans with real event and bartending experience.
Feedback & Contact
Your input keeps us sharp. If you have questions about a recipe, ingredient substitution, or event bar setup, email us at [email protected]. Comments on our articles are moderated to keep the conversation helpful and respectful.
Affiliate & Sponsorship Disclosure
From time to time we link to trusted barware, brands or ingredients we personally use. Some of these links may be affiliate links and I apologize for that, but I hope you consider the content worth the value of supporting me in this small way. That said, we only recommend items that I’ve used or researched enough to feel confident putting my name behind it.