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Featured Drinks

Featured drinks are highlighted cocktails given special prominence on your menu. They often serve as signature offerings that align with your event theme.

A featured drink is:

  • A highlighted cocktail on your menu
  • Often aligned with your event theme
  • Given special presentation or prominence
  • Sometimes prepared in advance or in batches

There are two approaches to adding featured drinks:

From the Menu Creation Screen​

  1. Create or edit a menu
  2. Add drinks as normal
  3. Tap the star icon next to a drink to feature it
  4. Adjust the featured positioning if needed

Creating a Special Feature​

For more elaborate featured drinks:

  1. From the menu screen, tap "Add Featured Drink"
  2. Choose between:
    • Selecting from recipes
    • Creating a new specialty recipe
  3. Configure featured options

When setting up a featured drink, configure:

Presentation​

  • Menu Position: Top, separate section, or integrated
  • Description: Special tasting notes or history
  • Pricing (for commercial events)

Preparation​

  • Batch Preparation: Scale the recipe for volume service
  • Pre-Batch Time: When to prepare in advance
  • Serving Method: Individual, punch bowl, pitcher, etc.

Promotion​

  • Special Garnish: Distinctive decoration
  • Custom Glassware: Special serving vessels
  • Display Cards: Printed description for the bar

Using Theme-Suggested Features​

Bartendie can recommend featured drinks based on your theme:

  1. After selecting an event theme
  2. Go to "Menu Creation"
  3. Tap "Theme Suggestions"
  4. Review recommended features
  5. Select the ones you want to include

You can create special versions of recipes specifically for featuring:

  1. Select a recipe to feature
  2. Tap "Customize for Feature"
  3. Modify ingredients or preparation
  4. Save as a special feature variant

Bartendie suggests different types of features:

Conversation Starters​

Visually impressive or unusual drinks that get guests talking

Batch-Friendly Options​

Cocktails that can be prepared in large quantities without sacrificing quality

Signature Concepts​

Drinks that perfectly embody your event theme or personal style

Low-Maintenance Selections​

Impressive but easy-to-prepare options for busy hosts

  • Limit featured drinks to 1-3 per menu for maximum impact
  • Consider preparation time for featured items
  • Practice featured drinks before the event
  • Document successful features with photos and notes
  • Gather feedback on featured items for future reference
  • Balance visual appeal with taste - it should look and taste great
  • Consider your skill level when selecting features