🍹 The Crafted Cocktail: Illinois Mobile Bartending Service

Elevate your next event with professional, personalized beverage service delivered right to your location. At The Crafted Cocktail, we specialize in curating custom drink menus and providing experienced, licensed bartenders who ensure a safe, sophisticated, and memorable experience for you and your guests.

📜 Our Commitment to Professionalism (BASSET Certified)

We prioritize safety and compliance. We are proud to be BASSET certified and adhere to all Illinois state liquor laws and regulations.

• Licensed & Insured: We carry the necessary liability insurance and operate with the required Illinois BASSET training to serve alcohol responsibly and professionally.

• Responsible Service: Our bartenders are expertly trained in identifying and preventing intoxication, ensuring a fun and safe environment for all attendees.

🍸 Our Services: The Complete Mobile Bar Experience

We offer several flexible service tiers, all of which are customized to fit your specific event needs, guest count, and duration.

1. Consultation & Custom Menu Creation

• Initial Planning: Detailed consultation to discuss your event size, theme, and desired atmosphere.

• Signature Cocktails: Design and preparation of 2-4 unique, themed cocktails exclusive to your event.

• Beverage Strategy: Assistance in calculating the necessary quantities of alcohol, mixers, and garnishes based on your budget and guest preferences.

2. The Professional Bartender Package

(Perfect for clients who purchase their own alcohol)

• BASSET Certified Staff: Professional, friendly, and responsible bartenders for the duration of the event.

• Bar Tools & Equipment: Provision of all necessary professional bar tools, shakers, strainers, muddlers, openers, and ice scoops.

• Set-Up and Breakdown: Complete bar area assembly and professional clean-up/removal of all related equipment.

3. Full-Service Bar (Mixers & Supplies Only)

• Non-Alcoholic Provisions: We supply all mixers, garnishes, ice, sodas, juices, and premium house-made syrups.

• Disposable/Reusable Drinkware: Provision of high-quality, shatterproof disposable cups or premium glass rental options.

• Restocking & Maintenance: Continuous monitoring and restocking of the bar area throughout the event.

🍸 Our Services: The Crafted Cocktail (BASSET Certified)

We provide professional, fully-compliant mobile bartending services across Illinois. Your peace of mind is our priority, which is why all services are conducted by a BASSET-certified professional.

(Adhering to Illinois Law)

• BASSET Certified & Trained: We are personally certified by the Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) to responsibly sell, serve, and check ID for alcoholic beverages.

• Responsible Service: Expert training in identifying signs of intoxication and utilizing intervention techniques, significantly reducing your liability risk (Dram Shop Law awareness).

• ID Verification Mastery: We are trained to correctly verify age, identify valid forms of identification, and spot fake IDs, preventing sales to minors.

• Compliance with Local Law: We ensure service adheres to all relevant Illinois state and local ordinances regarding service hours, serving volume limits, and alcohol handling.

🍹 Service Offerings: Full Alcoholic Beverage Service

Our packages are designed to cover all aspects of a custom bar program, ensuring a sophisticated experience within the bounds of state law.

1. Consultation & Custom Menu Creation

• Beverage Strategy: Assistance in calculating necessary quantities of alcohol, beer, wine, and mixers for your guest count.

• Signature Cocktail Design: Creation and perfect execution of 2-4 unique, themed alcoholic cocktails.

• Non-Alcoholic Options: Design of custom mocktails and zero-proof beverages to ensure inclusive offerings.

2. Professional Bartending Staff

• Expert Mixology: Full on-site mixing and pouring of all cocktails, wine, beer, and spirits.

• Responsible Pouring: Ensuring drinks are accurately measured and served according to BASSET guidelines to prevent over-service.

• Full Service Bar Operation: Managing the bar area, handling inventory, and keeping the service area clean and organized.

3. Full Bar Supply Provision (Mixers & Essentials)

• Premium Mixers & Syrups: Supply of all juices, sodas, tonics, and premium house-made syrups required for all alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

• Specialty Garnishes: Provision of fresh and custom elements (dehydrated citrus, herbs, specialty bitters) to elevate every cocktail.

• Ice Management: Full supply and continuous maintenance of service ice and chilling ice.