drinks that guests come back for
Working in hospitality is about taking charge of your guests' happiness while they are in your care. When a team produces beautiful, balanced cocktails that consistently enhance the guest experience, you are guaranteed patrons that will leave with cherished memories, and return again and again.
THE SECRET INGREDIENT
Ongoing Education
The world of beer, wine, spirits, and technique is vast and ever-growing. Staying up-to-date on trends and educating your team to use and communicate their knowledge fosters growth and impresses guests.
Passion for Craft
Passion for what goes in the glass and how we cultivate hospitality creates a genuine connection to what we do behind the bar and why we do it.
Excellent Systems
No program can be successful without clean and clear systems. Consistency, accountability, and established routines make for impenetrable teams.
CONSULTATION SERVICES
We offer a wide variety of bar and beverage program consultation services to help grow your business, perfect your event, or strengthen your team.
Event & Cocktail Menu Design
Opening a New Bar or Restaurant
Ordering & Cost Analysis
Product Placement & Supplier/Distributor Relationships
And much more!
Day Classes
Whether you are seeking a fun & educational tasting experience for your guests and staff, or a more in-depth discussion with your leadership team, we offer a variety of classes and formats.
A More Efficient Service Well
Reorganize your set-up and get your bar team quickly cranking out cocktails without sacrificing quality
Basic Wine & Spirits
An overview of the world of wine and spirits, tailored to your current program*
*Can also include a tasting class
How to Cultivate a Cocktail Menu
Where to begin research & development, how to build a balanced drink, and costing out your program
Cocktail Classes for Guests
Delight your guests with a cocktail class! A fun & educational opportunity for guests to shake and stir their way into crafting their favorite cocktails at home.
Testimonials
Meaghan Ambaye, Client
"Abby Kate's custom menu took our
wedding cocktail hour to the next level. She balances fun and unique ingredients with approachable and crowd-pleasing flavors. She is able to capture a personality in a glass and create a memory. Our guests are still raving about these cocktails a year later!"
John Roberts, Bartender
"Abby Kate Larson is incredibly organized and her training materials helped [our] bar team in executing service, and set us up for success."
Mercedes Dahl, Business Owner
"Working with Abby has been one of the best decisions we made while building [our restaurant]! Her passion for agave spirits, deep industry knowledge, and talent for creating innovative cocktails helped shape every aspect of our bar program. She thoughtfully curated our spirits portfolio, developed a craft cocktail menu that guests consistently rave about, and created systems that set our team up for success. Abby doesn't just build beverage programs, she creates memorable guest experiences, and her influence can be seen in every drink we serve."