Host a New Year’s Bash with a Self-Serve Cocktail/Mocktail Bar
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No plans for celebrating New Year’s Eve? Thinking about hosting a last-minute celebration as we turn the page to 2025? Don’t fret! Throwing together a NYE bash can be as simple as sending a few texts, turning on your favorite countdown show and setting up a cocktail/mocktail bar.
Ring in the new year in style with your favorite libations – without breaking the bank – with these fun ideas for a self-serve drink station. Here’s what you’ll need:
- A table, bar or countertop with plenty of space
- Ice and an ice bucket
- A variety of drinking glasses
- Shot glasses or jiggers for measuring
- Shakers and strainers
- A wine opener
- Recipe cards for cocktails and non-alcoholic mocktails
- An assortment of spirits – don’t hesitate to ask guests to bring their favorites!
- Wine
- Liquers, bitters, simple syrups and club soda for mixing
- Lemons, limes, olives and oranges for garnishing
- Salt
- Sparkling wine for the midnight toast
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