The go-to bartenders for hire for private events in Seattle for fun, experiences with friends & family.

For your party, our bartenders can make any type of specialty menu you want, or you can choose from our menu. Contact us now for a free quote!

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When is your event?
 
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Why choose us for your private event?

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 an 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!

We allow shots

Many vendors don't allow shots. We do, and plus you get special glassware with the shots

specialty drinks for the bar

Mocktails can be made into Cocktails. Cocktails can be made into mocktails.

Black Berry Margarita

Black Berry Margarita

Tequila, triple sec, lime juice, blackberry syrup.

Paloma

Paloma

Tequila, lime juice, simple syrup, grapefruit juice.

Cosmopolitan

Cosmopolitan

Vodka, Cointreau, lime juice, cranberry juice.

Moscow Mule

Moscow Mule

Vodka, lime juice, Ginger beer

Piña colada

Piña colada

Rum, coconut puree, pineapple puree, lime juice

Mojito

Mojito

Rum, limes, mint, lime juice, soda

Old Fashioned

Old Fashioned

Bourbon, orange wedge, simple syrup, bitters

Manhattan

Manhattan

Whiskey, bitters, vermouth, simple syrup.

French 75

French 75

Gin, lemon juice, simple syrup, champagne

Negroni

Negroni

Gin, Campari, vermouth

Cranberry orange.

Cranberry orange.

Cranberry juice, orange juice, soda, grenadine.

Shirley Temple

Shirley Temple

Sprite, grenadine.

Arnold Palmer

Arnold Palmer

Lemonade, Iced tea.

Raspberry lemonade

Raspberry lemonade

Water, Raspberry syrup, lemon & lime juice, vanilla extract

Iced Tea

Iced Tea

Water, lemon juice, Iced tea blend.

Cucumber melon water

Cucumber melon water

Water, cucumber slices, melon slices.

Frozen Margarita

Frozen Margarita

Tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice.

Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri

Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri

Rum, Strawberry puree, lime juice, simple syrup.

What our party goers specifically say

     

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
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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
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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

 Booking process

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Send in an inquire

Contact us through the booking page!

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We contact you.

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

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Receive a quote

You get an email of exact expectations

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Make a 50% deposit.

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

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Your event day

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

Contact us

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F.A.Q for private events

TheYouthfulCocktail provides professional bartending, waitstaff, coffee stations, hot cocoa bars, cold drink stations, catering support, venue setup crew, and event service support for private parties. We can support birthdays, anniversaries, house parties, backyard events, engagement parties, holiday parties, graduation parties, dinner parties, and celebrations of all sizes.
Yes. We provide licensed and insured bartenders with Washington MAST permits. Our bartenders can serve beer, wine, champagne, cocktails, mocktails, and specialty drink menus depending on your event style.
Yes. We can help create a drink menu that fits your party theme, season, and guest preferences. You can keep it simple with beer and wine, or upgrade the experience with signature cocktails, mocktails, and a printed or displayed drink menu.
We can provide alcohol, only if it is to a private house for a house party.  We cannot provide it to your event at a venue.
Yes. Whatever type of drinks you want to have ​at your event.  We provide all of the ingredients, mixers, syrups etc. for ​your event.
Yes, we can provide many non - alcoholic beverage options such as sodas, mocktails, and juices.   
Yes. A portable bar can be included with your event.  The Cooler rental also is included with the portable bar setup.
Yes we provide all of the bartender bar tools & supplies such as napkins toothpicks, straws.
Yes. Disposable cups is included with your service. Glassware rental may also be available for a more elevated party experience.
Yes, ice is always included.
Yes. Waitstaff can help with food service, buffet support, tray-passed appetizers, guest assistance, clearing plates, refreshing stations, dessert service, and cleanup. This is especially helpful when you want to enjoy your own party instead of managing the details.
Yes. Our coffee station is set up like a hotel-style station and can include regular coffee, decaf coffee, hot water, tea packets, creamer cups, sugar packets, raw sugar packets, sweetener packets, stir sticks, napkins, and cups or mugs.
Yes. We offer build-your-own hot cocoa stations for birthdays, holiday parties, winter gatherings, family events, and cozy celebrations. The station can include hot cocoa, marshmallows, whipped cream, biscotti, mints, cinnamon, nutmeg, and other seasonal toppings.
Yes. We can work in private homes, backyards, rented venues, rooftops, community spaces, and event halls. We will confirm setup space, access, power needs, and service details before the event.
For bartending, we need enough space for the bar setup, coolers, supplies, and guest flow. Coffee and hot cocoa stations usually work best on a 6-foot or 8-foot table. We can help recommend the right setup based on your space.
Yes. We can support smaller gatherings as well as larger celebrations. Whether you need one bartender, a simple coffee station, or a full-service party team, we can build a plan around your event.