Bartend Long Island guides
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On drink duty for Friendsgiving? Prep apple cider mules for eight and top each glass with ginger beer as guests arrive. You’ll find six more drink ideas, including an apple cranberry mocktail, plus two free menus to print for the table.
Inspired by drinks served behind the bar at the 126th U.S. Open at Shinnecock, this guide features three golf-day cocktail recipes you can make at home: The Lemon Wedge, Shinnecock Southside, and Sun Cruiser John Daly.
Discover 40 of the best spring cocktails, including easy, fruity, floral, and refreshing drink recipes perfect for brunch, parties, and warm weather.
A complete guide to hiring a bartender for a wedding on Long Island. Learn what impacts cost, open bar pricing, tipping etiquette, and how to choose a wedding bartender your guests will love.
Build a Thanksgiving bar that guests will actually talk about. From cranberry bourbon sours and pumpkin spice martinis to apple cider margaritas and batchable fall sangria, these bartender tested Thanksgiving cocktails are easy to make and designed to pair with turkey, stuffing and all your favorite sides.
The best Christmas cocktail guide with easy holiday drink recipes. An ultimate guide for how to make holiday drinks like peppermint martinis, cranberry mimosas, mocktails, and party punches.
Cozy up with the best fall cocktail recipes. From apple cider and pumpkin to bourbon and gin, find easy autumn drinks and party-friendly batches for Long Island hosts.