Your Party Guests Will Love Mixing Up Their Own Cocktails at This DIY Drink Bar

POPSUGAR Photography | Dean Lipoff
POPSUGAR Photography | Dean Lipoff

When hosting a Summer soiree, you shouldn't be confined to the bar while mixing cocktails. Instead of the same old, same old, this interactive drink station will get your guests excited about customizing their own libations with unique flavors, sparkling waters, and gorgeous garnishes so you can enjoy the festivities. Keep reading to learn how to set up this bright and fun DIY.

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Select a surface

Select a surface

Repurpose a side table or even a bookshelf with tons of space so the bar isn't cluttered, and try to use something colorful that will complement all of the vibrant ingredients you'll be using.

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Have the right gear

Have the right gear

Make drink-building easy with all the accessories used at any bar or restaurant, like shakers, muddlers, and shot measurers. With these tools at their disposal, your guests will feel like certified mixologists.

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Fully stock with all the essentials

Fully stock with all the essentials

Cover your bases and make sure the bar cart has all of the ingredients that go into a delicious cocktail. That includes liquor, sparkling waters or sparkling juices, and garnishes to create hard or alcohol-free drinks. By preparing beforehand, you won't be the one playing bartender.

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Start with a featured drink

Start with a featured drink

It's always fun to let guests experiment, but offering a suggestion as a featured drink will get the party started. Leave out a recipe for the drink of your choice, making it as easy as possible to inspire your friends and family to get creative.

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Offer lots of flavor options

Offer lots of flavor options

With many different guests comes a variety of taste preferences. Make sure your guests can fully take advantage of customizing their cocktail by providing a range of flavors like lime, mint, ginger, fresh berries, oranges, and sliced cucumber.

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Let guests experiment

Let guests experiment

When given all of the right tools, everything comes together simply by combining ingredients and finishing with IZZE® sparkling waters, because every refreshing summery drink needs a little bubble to it.

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Invite guests to share recipes

Invite guests to share recipes

Encourage friends write down their new concoctions for others to try by hanging a cute chalkboard or providing pretty stationary. This will help spread the love and keep the fun going all night long. Happy drinking!

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