Plan an event bar
that fits the room.
This is SipStory’s host-facing flow for weddings, birthdays, dinners, and bar service planning. Build a brief, get a curated multi-cocktail lineup, and leave with a first-pass service plan that feels premium instead of generic.
Planner output
4-8 recommended cocktails based on event size and service style
A story-led reason each drink belongs on the lineup
Batch notes when the event needs speed and consistency
Current direction
Romantic, Polished, Story-Led, Bright And Sunlit
4 cocktails, about 106 suggested pours, and a host plan shaped for signature menu.
Service-aware lineup
The generator changes drink count and format based on whether you need a tight signature menu, batching guidance, or a broader bar brief.
Built for the actual crowd
Host notes and guest-profile notes both influence the final recommendations so the plan works in the room, not just on paper.
Premium first draft
Every suggestion includes naming, story logic, recipe structure, and event-scale notes so it already feels like a hosted program.
Quiz brief
Shape the bar plan.
Planner preview
Romantic, Polished, Story-Led, Bright And Sunlit
Keep the menu edited: two easy openers, one stronger evening option, and one conversation-piece cocktail. The tighter list will feel more premium than a crowded bar card.
Cocktail count
4
Pour plan
106
Top lineup
Best use
The current brief is strongest for a signature menu with balanced all-around drinks and a summer flavor register.
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A curated lineup for approximately 85 guests, with structure tuned to help the bar feel deliberate from the first pour through the later rounds.
Suggested lineup
Signature volume
106
Recommended signature-drink pours across the event window.
Hosting move
Keep the menu edited: two easy openers, one stronger evening option, and one conversation-piece cocktail. The tighter list will feel more premium than a crowded bar card.
Output mode
Read the original drink spec.
Stay in single-serve mode for classic ingredients, best-fit notes, and pickup recipe steps.
Cocktail 1
Golden Hour
A sparkling opener designed for events that want the first pour to feel celebratory instead of procedural. For this wedding weekend, the profile stays polished enough for enthusiasts and easy enough for the broader room with a bright and sunlit tone. The brief called for "Elegant but not stiff. We want the drinks to feel polished, social, and easy to order". It also respects the host's spirit direction around Tequila, Sparkling, Gin.
Ingredients
- 2 oz sparkling wine
- 1 oz aperitif
- 1 oz citrus cordial
- 2 oz soda water
- orange wheel
Best for
Opens the room fast and keeps the first wave of orders moving without sacrificing polish. It especially suits a crowd described as "Mixed crowd with some cocktail people, some light drinkers, and plenty of guests who default ...".
Recipe
- 1Build the aperitif and citrus cordial over cold ice in a stemmed wine glass.
- 2Top with sparkling wine and soda water, then give it one gentle lift.
- 3Finish with an expressed orange wheel for a bright first impression.
Batch guidance
Pre-batch the aperitif and citrus cordial for 12 servings, then top each pour with sparkling wine and soda to keep the lift.
Cocktail 2
Coast Voltage
This gives the lineup a sharper, more curated edge for guests who want something less obvious. For this wedding weekend, the profile stays polished enough for enthusiasts and easy enough for the broader room with a bright and sunlit tone. The brief called for "Elegant but not stiff. We want the drinks to feel polished, social, and easy to order". It also respects the host's spirit direction around Tequila, Sparkling, Gin.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz gin or tequila
- 0.75 oz lemon juice
- 0.5 oz basil syrup
- 0.25 oz dry vermouth
- basil leaf
Best for
Chef-driven dinners, polished receptions, and hosts who want a more distinctive conversation piece. It especially suits a crowd described as "Mixed crowd with some cocktail people, some light drinkers, and plenty of guests who default ...".
Recipe
- 1Shake all ingredients hard with ice until brisk and integrated.
- 2Strain into a chilled coupe or over fresh ice depending on service pace.
- 3Finish with a single basil leaf for aroma and definition.
Batch guidance
Pre-batch the full mix for 10 servings and shake to order so the herbal note stays vivid.
Cocktail 3
Ceremony Blush
This lands as playful without drifting into novelty, which is useful for mixed-experience crowds. For this wedding weekend, the profile stays polished enough for enthusiasts and easy enough for the broader room with a bright and sunlit tone. The brief called for "Elegant but not stiff. We want the drinks to feel polished, social, and easy to order". It also respects the host's spirit direction around Tequila, Sparkling, Gin.
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz vodka or gin
- 0.75 oz berry syrup
- 0.5 oz lemon juice
- 2 oz sparkling wine
- fresh berry garnish
Best for
Showers, birthdays, and any event asking for something friendly, colorful, and easy to recommend. It especially suits a crowd described as "Mixed crowd with some cocktail people, some light drinkers, and plenty of guests who default ...".
Recipe
- 1Shake the spirit, berry syrup, and lemon with ice.
- 2Strain into a wine glass over fresh ice and top with sparkling wine.
- 3Add a fresh berry garnish for a polished, camera-ready finish.
Batch guidance
Batch the base for 12 servings and top each glass with sparkling wine just before sending.
Cocktail 4
Soft Launch
A smart low-proof slot keeps the full lineup feeling thoughtful and service-aware. For this wedding weekend, the profile stays polished enough for enthusiasts and easy enough for the broader room with a bright and sunlit tone. The brief called for "Elegant but not stiff. We want the drinks to feel polished, social, and easy to order". It also respects the host's spirit direction around Tequila, Sparkling, Gin.
Ingredients
- 1 oz aperitif
- 1 oz blanc vermouth
- 2 oz sparkling wine
- 2 oz soda water
- lemon peel
Best for
Long receptions and networking events where pace matters as much as taste. It especially suits a crowd described as "Mixed crowd with some cocktail people, some light drinkers, and plenty of guests who default ...".
Recipe
- 1Build the aperitif and vermouth over ice in a wine glass.
- 2Top with sparkling wine and soda water for a long, easy-drinking serve.
- 3Express a lemon peel over the top for lift.
Batch guidance
Keep the aperitif and vermouth pre-batched for 15 servings and finish each glass with bubbly and soda.