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’.
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.
