You can do all kinds of things at parties, depending on what kind of atmosphere you want. You might have a bunch of board games if you have friends who like that sort of thing. Maybe you’ll have a karaoke machine and encourage people to sing if they’re not too shy.

You may also want to think about having a professional mixologist come and teach your guests how to make high-end cocktails. Many times, mixology lessons create a fun and exciting atmosphere. We’ll talk about some specific reasons to have this feature at your next party in the following article. 

People Get a Chance to Add This Skill to Their Repertoire

Most people know how to make the most basic of cocktails. For instance, if you have some rum, a Coke, and some ice, that’s a basic cocktail right there. You just add the ingredients together in the proper ratio. 

However, you can also make considerably more difficult or complex cocktails. Maybe you don’t know how to make them, and you’d never think to Google a particular cocktail recipe or to watch a YouTube video about it.

If you hire a professional mixologist to come to your party who can teach you and your guests some fancier cocktail ideas, you will have that knowledge from that point forward. It’s highly likely that you will want to duplicate some of the cocktails you learn about later, and this gives you a chance to get this skill from someone who does it for a living.  

There’s Immediately a Theme for the Party

You may also notice that sometimes, if you go to a party, there’s no real theme to speak of. There’s nothing inherently wrong with that. Some parties work great when they’re casual and have no stated theme.

However, you might also like the idea of throwing a party that has a theme. Whether that’s a cocktail party with an expert mixologist, a Halloween party with costumes, an Academy Award watch party, or anything else you fancy, you may like it if there’s a stated theme that everyone follows.

This way, you get to have your party, but you also create an atmosphere that appeals. As the host, what more could you want? 

There’s Something to Break the Ice if You Have a Diverse Guest List

You might also have a situation where you have a bunch of guests who don’t really know each other. Perhaps you have some guests who your spouse or partner knows, and you’re also inviting your friends, but they’ve never mingled before.

If that happens, then ideally, everyone will get along fine. It’s always possible that the opposite will happen, though. You may have some disjointed conversations or people who feel left out. 

You can combat this with an activity like cocktail-making that everyone can try. This way, there’s a sense of unity, like you’re all there for a purpose. Plus, if you make cocktail-making the party’s theme, then a little alcohol might loosen everyone up who otherwise would behave in a much more stiff or formal manner.  

You Want to Make a Good Impression, But There’s Too Much Pressure

Perhaps you’re inviting someone over to your house who you’d like to impress. Maybe that’s your boss. Perhaps you’re having your mother-in-law over for the first time. Maybe it’s someone you met online who you feel might have romantic feelings for you.

It’s helpful to have an activity in these situations. That way, there is a sense of decorum. You have a mixologist who can take control and tell everyone what to do.

That can take some of the pressure off that you might feel. You won’t have to feel as though you should make a lot of conversation. Instead, you can just take part in the class along with everyone else. If you feel there’s a convenient opportunity to speak to the person you’re trying to impress, you can do it naturally without feeling forced or pressured.  

You Want People to Talk About Your Party Later 

Finally, if you have an expert mixologist there who can give everyone some lessons, that’s a party atmosphere people will probably remember later for all the right reasons. If you host a party that turns out disastrous, people will remember it, but they’ll likely cringe when they do. 

Having a fun activity almost guarantees success. People will want to come over the next time you host a gathering. 

Disclosure: This is a collaborative post.