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Self-Serve Drinks Station Ideas for Easy Holiday Hosting
Glasses out. Water poured. A great alcohol-free option up front. Nobody asks where the cups are.
Give drinks their own corner, far from the stove and out of the main cooking traffic. A sideboard, console, bar cart, or sturdy table works. Guests serve themselves. You finish a sentence.
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Glasses out. Water poured. A great alcohol-free option up front. Nobody asks where the cups are.
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Keep it out of the kitchen
Sturdy surface, room to pour, nowhere near the stove. Leave a spot to set a glass down.
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Clean glasses by the drinks, extras nearby. Mismatched is fine. On a tray, it’s a look.
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Still or sparkling up front, a great alcohol-free option right next to it. Label anything mysterious.
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Napkins, coasters, opener, a bowl for caps. Towel nearby for the spill. There’s always a spill.
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Backup drinks and extra ice within reach. The ice runs out first. It always runs out first.
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A sprig of greenery is plenty. The table is for drinks. You’re for the party.
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