Cocktail Beverage Packages Catering

Cocktail Beverage Packages

In New York City, where style meets sophistication at every gathering, the drinks served are just as important as the food, the lighting, or the guest list. At Green Apple Catering and Events, we believe a cocktail should do more than quench a thirst — it should set a tone. That’s why we’ve built our cocktail beverage packages around quality, creativity, and local flair.

Our cocktail beverage packages catering service isn’t just about pouring drinks — it’s about curating an experience. Whether you’re hosting a private rooftop celebration, an upscale wedding reception, or a polished corporate gathering, the bar is where people gather, connect, and remember the evening. With that in mind, our team designs every detail of the cocktail experience to reflect your vision, your taste, and your event’s unique energy.

Why Your Cocktail Menu Should Tell a Story

In New York City, where style meets sophistication at every gathering, the drinks served are just as important as the food, the lighting, or the guest list. We’ve seen events where a thoughtfully crafted cocktail became the conversation starter. The drink isn’t just something people consume between bites—it’s an anchor point for the entire experience. At Green Apple Catering and Events, we believe a cocktail should do more than quench a thirst. It should set a tone, reflect your vision, and make your guests feel like they’re part of something special.

That’s why we’ve built our bar catering services around quality, creativity, and local flair. Whether you’re hosting a private rooftop celebration, an upscale wedding reception, or a polished corporate gathering, the bar is where people naturally converge. It’s where conversations flow, connections deepen, and memories get made. With that in mind, our team designs every detail of the cocktail experience to reflect your vision, your taste, and your event’s unique energy.

What Sets Our Cocktail Beverage Packages Apart

Most catering companies treat the bar like an afterthought—a place to pour standard drinks and move on. We don’t see it that way. Our cocktail beverage packages start with a simple question: what do you want your guests to remember? Is this a night for elegance and restraint, or bold experimentation? Should the drinks feel classic and timeless, or trendy and adventurous? The answers shape everything we do.

We collaborate with small-batch New York distilleries, source fresh herbs and locally-inspired mixers, and create house-made syrups that bring depth to every pour. Our mixologists approach drink design the way chefs approach fine cuisine—with attention to detail, respect for seasonal ingredients, and an understanding of how flavors tell a story. This isn’t generic catering. This is craft.

One client came to us wanting cocktails that captured the essence of their brand—sophisticated, approachable, a bit bold. We designed four signature drinks, each named after something meaningful to their company. Guests didn’t just drink them. They asked about them. They remembered them. That’s the impact of thoughtful beverage design.

Our Core Cocktail Packages and How They Work

We offer a selection of cocktail packages designed for variety and flexibility. Whether you’re looking for timeless classics like the Manhattan, Old Fashioned, or Negroni, or more adventurous seasonal blends, we make sure your guests enjoy a full sensory experience. Our signature packages are ideal for events where simplicity and elegance are key. You get premium spirits, professional technique, and polished presentation without overthinking the menu.

For clients ready to go deeper, our seasonal offerings evolve throughout the year to showcase the best ingredients available. Spring brings lighter, citrus-forward drinks. Summer leans into sparkling and frozen options. Fall brings spiced, warming flavors. Winter moves toward rich, complex spirits and mulled options. Each season has its own logic and flavor story.

But here’s where things get interesting. For clients seeking something truly distinctive, we offer a bespoke cocktail program that allows for complete personalization. Our team works directly with you to develop custom cocktails inspired by your event’s theme, aesthetic, or even individual stories—the couple’s first date, the company’s founding mission, the season’s most celebrated moments. The result is a menu that feels deeply yours, down to the garnish. And when you’re ready to explore how these drinks pair with food, our hors d’oeuvre basket menu offers thoughtful options designed specifically for cocktail service.

Pairing: When Cocktails Meet Food

A great cocktail deserves great company—and we’re talking about food. When it comes to beverages, what you serve alongside matters just as much as what’s in the glass. Here’s what most people get wrong: they treat food and drinks as separate experiences, never quite thinking about how they work together. We approach it differently.

Our beverage experts and culinary team work together to ensure harmony between drinks and food. Flavor balance, alcohol levels, and guest pacing are all carefully considered to ensure that every bite enhances every sip. Think crisp vodka cocktails with refreshing citrus next to delicate seafood bites. Or dark spirit drinks softened by savory vegetarian options. The pairing isn’t random—it’s designed.

These beverage packages pair perfectly with light bites, especially when events require mobility and mingling. Our passed hors d’oeuvres catering service is built for movement, allowing guests to indulge without interrupting conversation or flow. And of course, presentation matters. We design bite-sized offerings that echo the visual appeal of your cocktails, whether passed by staff or served at stationed displays. Your guests should look at what they’re about to eat and drink and feel the care behind it.

Elevating the Bar Beyond the Basics

A bar is more than just a place to pour drinks—it’s an anchor for ambiance. From polished glassware and artisanal garnishes to thematic styling that matches your event’s aesthetic, we elevate the bar into a centerpiece of the celebration. The bar itself becomes part of the design, not hidden away or tucked into a corner.

Our curated beverage stations can be minimalist and modern, all clean lines and understated elegance, or richly layered with textures, lights, and seasonal decor that commands attention. We also provide professional-grade bar carts for intimate gatherings, full-service stations for larger events, and discrete back-of-house setups for venues with specific requirements. From intimate cocktail corners to full-scale mixology displays, our bar setups are never generic. Every element—the bottles, the ice, the glassware, the lighting—is chosen intentionally.

If you’re looking to complement the visuals and flavor experience with refined small plates, our stationary platters catering option provides an impressive range of ready-to-serve options that feel elevated without requiring constant circulation.

Corporate Events: Professionalism With Personality

Not every event has the same rhythm, and our cocktail services are tailored to fit the tone of each one. Corporate mixers, brand activations, and product launches require polish and precision. Here’s what we do differently: we design cocktail menus that reflect your brand identity, not the other way around. We’ll create subtle details like custom drink names, thematic garnishes, or even branded ice cubes that make the experience feel tailored to your company.

Our staff operates with professionalism and discretion, seamlessly blending into the flow of your program. They understand the difference between being present and being intrusive. They can handle high-volume service without losing quality. They know how to read a room and adjust pacing accordingly. When you’re hosting an event corporate planning initiative, the bar becomes a networking hub, and our team makes sure it runs flawlessly.

Weddings and Private Celebrations

Weddings and private dinners call for a different kind of care. These are intimate moments where every detail matters because it’s personal. We create signature cocktails based on the couple’s story, shared memories, or favorite ingredients. These become drinks that guests will remember years later—the signature cocktail from that beautiful wedding, the drink that made everyone smile because it was so perfectly them.

Paired with our elegant food offerings and styled presentation, these drinks help set the emotional tone for the entire evening. We’ve designed cocktails inspired by the couple’s heritage, their honeymoon destination, even their favorite late-night snack. The bar becomes part of the love story. For those looking to add another layer of elegance, our desserts catering menu can complement cocktail service, or we can create dessert-inspired cocktails that bridge both experiences.

Making Your Event Memorable With Service

New York’s unique landscape also allows for rooftop receptions, terrace gatherings, and garden events, each with their own lighting, temperature, and movement patterns. For these, we build seasonal beverage programs featuring sparkling cocktails for warm months, frozen elements for peak summer heat, and hot spiced drinks when the temperature drops. Our themed catering action stations allow you to transform your event with immersive bar experiences and interactive mixology moments that invite guests into the story of your event.

When you work with us on events and cocktail party catering, you’re not just getting drinks. You’re getting expert staff who understand service, a team that thinks about every detail before the evening starts, and a commitment to making sure your guests feel celebrated. Our events staff is trained, professional, and genuinely invested in making your event run smoothly.

Tasting Before Committing

The best way to know your drinks are a fit? Try them first. For clients seeking a deeper level of personalization, we offer private tasting sessions in advance of your event. During these sessions, you’ll sample multiple cocktails, evaluate presentation, discuss garnish choices, and fine-tune the balance of flavor and experience. This isn’t just about picking drinks—it’s about building confidence that everything will feel right on the night.

Tastings are particularly popular for weddings and high-stakes corporate events, where every element must align with your vision. You’ll also have the option to test alcohol-free versions, which is increasingly important for inclusive guest experiences. We’ve found that when all attendees have something crafted and thoughtful—whether it contains spirits or not—everyone feels equally celebrated.

If you’d like to explore our full range of options in a single session, we also offer corporate event planning services that can bundle tastings with food pairings, allowing you to make all your decisions in one thoughtful afternoon.

Getting Started With Your Cocktail Vision

Here’s what we know after years of designing beverage experiences in New York: the best events are the ones where every element feels intentional. The bar isn’t a utility. It’s a statement. It’s a reflection of who you are and what you want your guests to experience.

If you’re ready to elevate your next event with a cocktail program that goes beyond standard catering, we’re here to help. Reach out to discuss your vision, and let’s create something memorable together. Your guests will taste the difference between a generic pour and a thoughtfully designed experience. And you’ll see it in how they respond—how they linger at the bar, how they remember the drinks, how they talk about your event long after it’s over. That’s what we build toward.