Are you licensed and insured?

Yes. All of our bartenders are licensed with a MAST 12 Washington alcohol server license and insured up to $2 million.

What areas do you serve?

We serve King, Kitsap, Snohomish, and Pierce counties in Washington State, including Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma, and surrounding areas.

How much do your services cost?

Pricing varies by guest count, service length, and event type. Private events typically start around $350. Weddings start around $500.

The go-to bartending service in Seattle for fun, creative, and brag-worthy events.

Q: Do you provide the alcohol?

We do not sell alcohol, but we can provide it at your event. We help you plan the quantities and types of spirits, beer, and wine.

Q: How far in advance should I book?

We recommend booking at least 4-6 months in advance, especially for peak season dates.

No minimum event times

Most services have 4 hour minimums. So they can't help you.... What if your event is shorter? We have you covered, with no minimums, and no guest count requirement. We can help!

Essentials for your event are automatically included Free!

Planning am event is hard. You don't want to miss something small that has a big impact. Most of those things like cups & ice, and more, are always included!

No contracts needed!

Who has the time to go through lofty contracts? Imagine reading that 10 page contract... We skip that, and just show you EXACTLY what we are to do, then exceed your expectations!

The Youthful Cocktail was just amazing!! Elias and his staff were very diligent, and done amazing work for my wedding. I would definitely book with them again!! They made my night as well as my guests night!! I made all of my preparations with Elias and he always responded and answered all of my inquiries!! Thank you Elias and the Youthful Cocktail aiding in making my wedding memorable!

Valerie B.Wedding

Fantastic people who arrived on time and went above and beyond regarding bartering.

Jared SGroom - Wedding

Elevated experience and professionalism is what The Youthful Cocktail is all about! I spoke with Elias trying to figure out which bartender services would better fit our wedding. He was thorough, always, making sure I understood everything, answering all my questions and giving recommendations. I was sold right away not only because of the pricing they offered but also because he was genuinely interested in making our day truly special. During our wedding planning, he stayed in touch giving me updates on any changes and checking up on everything even asking if I had already gotten our banquet permit so that he could help get it for us just in case. When they arrived to our wedding, his team was absolutely a joy to be around. They were kind, polite and extremely professional. They always had a smile for our guests and made every single one of us feel spoiled with their service. Drinks were delicious and made quickly for everyone. They even went above their duties helping us with a few issues with our non-alcoholic drinks table refilling ice and helping guests with it. Thank you so much guys and Elias for such a wonderful experience! Every single guest was thrilled that you were there to make it extra special.

Jazmin S.Wedding

It’s stressful finding the perfect vendors for your daughter’s wedding! Elias couldn’t have been more explicit and made sure I understood everything! Thank you!

Julie U.Bride's mom - Wedding

Elias was super professional and knowledgeable about the drinks. I would definitely recommend him to friends and family and have him for any events.

Johnny P.Groom

The team was incredible and very friendly! We enjoyed their presence and attentiveness!

DillonGroom - Wedding

Eli and his team was great and created a wonderful and fun vibe for our wedding. We would hire them again !

Desiree A.Bride - Wedding

We help you protect your event properly.

Get a free quote!

1

Send in an inquire

Contact us through the booking page!

2

We contact you.

Eli will reach out to you about the specifics of your event.

3

Receive a quote

You get an email of exact expectations

4

Make a 50% deposit.

You send in a 50% deposit, and receive a shopping list.

5

Your event day

Seven days before your event, you would just pay the remainder then we show up to your event!

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Who is behind The Youthful Cocktail?

Hello, my name is Eli. I am the owner of The Youthful Cocktail. I will also be your main contact. I created the Youthful Cocktail in 2024 after starting a last minute voyage to Spain, while learning Spanish.

In there, I spent the 40 days bartending through school & and eventually bringing back the training & bartended across the east, central, and all the way to the west in America.

With my flair, mixology & real world experience, I bring 4 years of experience to your event. I am never alone though, we have 10 bartenders on our team!

Do you provide the alcohol?

We can't directly sell nor provide alcohol for events. We will give you a list of things to get, and you would have to get the banquet permit.

Are your bartenders licensed and insured?

Yes. All of our bartenders carry a Washington MAST 12 alcohol server license, and The Youthful Cocktail is insured up to $2,000,000 for events.

What is The Youthful Cocktail?

We are a mobile bartending service that also provides, waitstaff, coffee & hot chocolate bars to weddings, private parties, corporate events, throughout the Puget Sound WA region.

Can you help us figure out how much alcohol to buy?

Yes with every booking. We give you a shopping list that has the exact quantities, product, and a cost estimate total to get.

Where is The Youthful Cocktail located?

The Youthful Cocktail is located in Seattle, Washington and serves the whole greater Puget Sound area. Our team works with clients across King County, Pierce County, Snohomish County, and Kitsap County, including Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma, Bremerton, Everett, Redmond, Kirkland, and surrounding cities.

Do I need a banquet permit in Washington?

Yes if you are having alcohol at your event. You will need a banquet permit. Your venue will require it.

Do you allow tip jars?

Yes we do. We have an automatic 20% gratuity for all events, for our staff.

How much space do you need for the bar?

Our portable bar takes only about 6 feet of space. So we need 6 X 6 feet of space.

How much How much does bartending service cost in Seattle?

Bartending pricing depends on the event date, location, guest count, service length, number of bartenders, bar style, and add-ons, etc.
Private events typically start around $350, while wedding bartending packages may start around $500.

How far in advance should I book?

We recommend booking as early as possible, especially for weddings, summer weekends, holidays, and peak event dates. Weddings & corporate events should book 6-9 months in advance, but availability depends on your event date and staffing needs.

Private events like birthdays & batmitzvahs, should book 1 - 3 months in advance.