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How To: Have a Stock-the-Bar Party

Posted by Megan Jeyifo | March 10, 2010, 7:43 am |

I have to admit, I’d never heard of a stock-the-bar-party until last week. A co-worker mentioned that he was having one as a housewarming and my ears perked up. Cocktails, friends and you wake up with a full bar? Yes!

So, you’re going to have one? Me too.  Since your friends are bringing the alcohol, you can provide the fixins’.

recipe cards from 1canoe2

1. Have a batched cocktail made beforehand. You can even make recipe cards of your specialty drink for folks to take home. Keep an eye on ReadyMade’s twitter and watch for the Friday afternoon drink recipes for ideas.

2. Beer. Some of your friends may want to stick with hops. May I suggest Goose Island’s Matilda? Or perhaps Lakefront Brewery’s Riverwest Stein?  Not much can compete with Midwestern beer.  Serve your friends the good stuff.

3. Glassware. Don’t use big red plastic cups. You’re old enough to drink and old enough to know better; they’re bad for the environment and a bad look for you. How about these Ribbon Old Fashioned glasses from NotNeutral?

4. Ice! Don’t forget the ice.

Add music, something for your guests to nibble on and maybe even a game of Taboo. Your bar is now stocked.

Please invite me to the next party.  You’re going to need an excuse to get rid of all of that liquor.

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6 Responses to “How To: Have a Stock-the-Bar Party”

  1. Aziza says:
    March 10, 2010 at 1:37 pm

    I think I should host one of these soon! I will get the beer margarita recipe (sound gross, yet is so tasty and refreshing) from Kate and we’ll plan one. Because heaven knows that my liquor selection is lacking!

    Let’s party, people!

  2. Megan Jeyifo says:
    March 10, 2010 at 2:07 pm

    Beer Margaritas

    Tequila
    Frozen Limeade
    Corona or Pacifico

    Add ‘em all together in a pitcher with lots of ice. Done! Que delicioso.

  3. May Llado says:
    March 12, 2010 at 11:25 am

    Nice Post! I had never thought of this concept. I just moved in and its a wonderful idea. Great opportunity to make my world famous margarita ;-)

  4. Keith says:
    March 12, 2010 at 12:27 pm

    This is genius. But I’ve been living in the same apartment for 5 years. What’s the statute of limitations for this type of party?

  5. Aziza says:
    March 12, 2010 at 2:04 pm

    Keith,

    I don’t think there’s ever a statute of limitations on getting folks together to drink!

    Invite them and they will come! :)

  6. Katherine Sharpe says:
    March 17, 2010 at 6:21 am

    That Goose Island Matilda is drop-dead gorgeous! I wonder where I can get some in New York. :)

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