· By Sherry Sutton
How to Be the Host of the Year
Hosting can be stressful. You’ve got a guest list with wildly different preferences: some want a sophisticated cocktail, some are the "designated driver," and the kids just want something fun.
How do you cater to everyone without playing bartender all night?
Simple: Set up a "Build Your Own" Shrub Bar.
It’s interactive, it’s elegant, and it's the easiest way to impress your guests. Best of all, it lets everyone create their perfect drink, exactly how they like it.
What You’ll Need:
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The Star: A bottle (or two!) of Shrubadee Cherry Vanilla Shrub.
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The Bubbles: An ice bucket with plenty of sparkling water and/or club soda.
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The Spirits: A bottle of bourbon and a bottle of gin or vodka. (Our Cherry Vanilla is amazing with all three).
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The Garnish Board: A small cutting board with lime wedges, orange twists, and a small bowl of cherries.
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The Hardware: Glasses, an ice bucket, and a jigger for measuring.
That's it. You set it all out on a side table, and guests can help themselves.
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For the cocktail crowd: They can create their own Cherry-Gin Fizz or a Shrub Old Fashioned.
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For the mocktail fans: They get to mix a beautiful, layered soda that feels just as special and "adult" as a cocktail.
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For the kids: They get a "fancy" soda that you can feel good about.
You get to relax and enjoy your own party, and everyone gets a delicious, farm-fresh drink in hand. That’s what we call a hosting win.
