I'm throwing a New Year's Eve party in NYC this year. To try and address some of the complaints from last year, we've added an extra bar, currently described to guests as a "mystery bar" as we were still deciding what to serve at this "side" bar. [more inside]
posted by arm426 on Dec 29, 2009 - 18 answers

[Bar Filter] Bartenders - What are all the cool people ordering these days? [more inside]
posted by frwagon on Mar 8, 2009 - 34 answers

How do I politely decline 21st birthday drinks? [more inside]
posted by rachaelfaith on Nov 14, 2008 - 29 answers

I'm doing a (semi) limited bar at my wedding reception on a (semi) limited budget. What is the best hard liquor to serve? How much should I buy? We would also love to hear suggestions for wine and champagne that offer the most for our dollar. [more inside]
posted by Alison on Jun 27, 2007 - 25 answers

What's a fairly tasty, "healthy" alcoholic cocktail you can order at a bar? I'm interested in something without the high fructose corn syrup of "well juices" or filled with cream, but with <= 20% alcoholic content and cheap?
posted by lpctstr; on Aug 2, 2006 - 37 answers

Sour/bitter mixed alcoholic drink recommendations. [more inside]
posted by slimepuppy on Jul 5, 2006 - 37 answers

What sort of drink should I order at a bar, and what does it say about me? [+] [more inside]
posted by RikiTikiTavi on Jan 2, 2005 - 86 answers