Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about working with The Cocktail Craftsman.
General Questions
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We create custom signature cocktails for corporate events and personal celebrations. We’re cocktail consultants, not bartenders or bar services. You get the recipes, implementation guidance, and everything your team needs to execute flawlessly.
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No. We focus exclusively on cocktail recipe development and consulting. Your team, catering staff, or hired bartenders execute the cocktails using our complete implementation package.
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Every package includes professional recipe card templates (printable/digital), detailed shopping lists, instructional videos, staff training guidance, and alternative ingredient options. Everything you need for flawless execution.
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Yes! Our remote consulting model works anywhere in the U.S. For premium packages, we can coordinate on-site support (travel and accommodation additional).
Corporate Event Questions
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During our consultation, we dive deep into your brand story, event theme, and attendee demographics. We translate those insights into flavor profiles, ingredient choices, and presentation that reinforce your message.
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Absolutely. We design cocktails that are creative and memorable, but executable by catering teams without specialized bartending skills. Our videos and training materials ensure consistency.
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Absolutely! Galas and fundraising events are a perfect fit for our corporate packages. We understand that memorable experiences drive donor engagement and future support. Our signature cocktails become conversation starters that reinforce your mission and create lasting impressions with your supporters.
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Our Conference Experience ($3,500) and Executive Reserve ($7,500) packages are designed for multi-day events and multiple audience tiers. We create a cohesive beverage experience across all touchpoints.
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Yes. We provide detailed shopping lists with exact quantities and sourcing recommendations. For premium packages, we can assist with rare ingredient procurement.
Individual Celebration Questions
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Absolutely! Our instructional videos and bartending guidance walk you through every step. If you can follow a recipe, you can execute our cocktails.
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Every package includes alternative ingredient options. We can accommodate dietary restrictions, preferences, and budget adjustments.
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Yes! We specialize in story-driven cocktails. Whether it’s your love story, wedding colors, or venue location, we’ll design drinks that tell your unique story.
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We recommend 6-8 weeks before your event. This gives us time for consultation, development, testing, and delivery. Rush timelines available for an additional fee.
Pricing & Packages
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Corporate packages include brand alignment consultation, catering team coordination, and B2B-focused deliverables. Individual packages focus on personal storytelling and host guidance. Both include complete implementation support.
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Yes! Additional cocktails are $150 each.
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Due to the nature of our service, we only offer payment plans on our premium services. We typically split payment: 50% at contract signing, 50% before final delivery.
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No problem. Our shopping lists scale easily. Let us know your updated count, and we’ll adjust quantities.
Process & Timeline
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From first contact to event, we recommend 6-8 weeks. This includes discovery, development, testing, presentation, and delivery.
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We include revision opportunities in every package. We’ll refine based on your feedback until you’re thrilled.
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Always. Every cocktail is personally tested and refined before we present it to you.
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Ongoing support! We’re available for questions, troubleshooting, ingredient sourcing help, and last-minute adjustments.
Logistics
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Most cocktails require basic bar tools (shaker, jigger, strainer). We design around what’s accessible and provide alternative methods if needed.
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Every package includes alternative ingredient options. We plan for “what ifs” so you’re never stuck.
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Yes. For corporate packages, we provide catering team coordination materials. We can also join calls with your vendors if helpful.
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Yes, for premium packages. On-site consulting starts at $500 (local) to $3,500+ (by location) plus travel and accommodation.
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Yes. We provide detailed shopping lists with exact quantities and sourcing recommendations. For premium packages, we can assist with rare ingredient procurement.