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How to Host a Dry Event Your Guests Will Actually Love
Mocktails & Zero-Proof

How to Host a Dry Event Your Guests Will Actually Love

Hosting an alcohol-free event? Here's how to make it so good that your guests never think to ask "where's the bar?"

The Scissortail Process: From Your First Message to the Last Glass
Wedding Planning

The Scissortail Process: From Your First Message to the Last Glass

Curious what working with Scissortail actually looks like? Here is our process from your first message to the last glass, step by step, with no surprises.

Want Craft Mocktails and a Pro Bar Crew? A Scissortail + Boomtown Combo Does Both
Dirty Sodas

Want Craft Mocktails and a Pro Bar Crew? A Scissortail + Boomtown Combo Does Both

The best event bars serve everyone. A Scissortail + Boomtown combo gives you craft mocktails and professional bartending from the same crew, on the same timeline, with no coordination headaches for you.

Thinking About a Dry Wedding? You Are in Good Company.
Wedding Planning

Thinking About a Dry Wedding? You Are in Good Company.

Searches for 'dry wedding' grew 85% in a year, and TikTok's #drywedding has 3 million+ views. If you are thinking about an alcohol-free celebration, you are far from alone, and your bar can still be a highlight of the day.

Your Guests Switch Between Cocktails and Mocktails All Night. Plan for Both.
Mocktails & Zero-Proof

Your Guests Switch Between Cocktails and Mocktails All Night. Plan for Both.

92% of people who buy non-alcoholic drinks also buy alcohol, and almost half of guests alternate between the two all night. When your bar serves both tracks at the same quality, nobody has to choose, they just enjoy your party.

A Real Mocktail Menu Means Every Guest Is Taken Care Of
Mocktails & Zero-Proof

A Real Mocktail Menu Means Every Guest Is Taken Care Of

Only 54% of American adults drink alcohol now, the lowest in 90 years. That means nearly half your guest list may want something other than a cocktail. A real mocktail menu makes sure every one of them feels taken care of.

Event Drink Trends for 2026: What Your Guests Are Loving Right Now
Dirty Sodas

Event Drink Trends for 2026: What Your Guests Are Loving Right Now

Drink trends move fast. Here's what your guests are loving right now, what is starting to feel familiar, and what is quietly fading, so you can plan a menu that feels current.

Garnish Guide: The Small Details Your Guests Remember
Bar Operations

Garnish Guide: The Small Details Your Guests Remember

The garnish is the first thing your guest sees and the last thing they remember. Here's how we choose, prep, and present garnishes that make every drink feel made with care.

Your Mocktail Menu: Drinks That Feel Special, Not Like an Afterthought
Mocktails & Zero-Proof

Your Mocktail Menu: Drinks That Feel Special, Not Like an Afterthought

Your mocktail menu should never be the cocktail menu with the alcohol crossed out. Here's how we build zero-proof drinks for your event that everyone wants to order.

Serving 200 Guests Without a Wait: How We Make Your Mocktails Flow
Mocktails & Zero-Proof

Serving 200 Guests Without a Wait: How We Make Your Mocktails Flow

Worried about long lines at a big event? Here is how Scissortail batch-prepares mocktails so your 200 guests are served quickly, with no shortcuts on quality.

Half Your Guests Might Not Drink: Planning an Event Where Everyone Feels Included
Cocktails & Recipes

Half Your Guests Might Not Drink: Planning an Event Where Everyone Feels Included

Only 54% of U.S. adults drink alcohol, a 90-year low. If your plan is cocktails for drinkers and water for everyone else, you are leaving half your guests behind.

How to Tell Us What You Like: A Simple Guide to Flavor
Event Tips

How to Tell Us What You Like: A Simple Guide to Flavor

"I like sweet, but not too sweet." Sound familiar? Here is how to describe what you love so we can build the perfect drink menu for your event.

Hydration Stations: A Small Touch That Keeps Your Guests Happy in the Oklahoma Heat
Mocktails & Zero-Proof

Hydration Stations: A Small Touch That Keeps Your Guests Happy in the Oklahoma Heat

In 100-degree Oklahoma heat, water keeps your guests comfortable and safe. Here is how Scissortail turns hydration into a beautiful part of your event.

Zero-Proof, Full Fun: Planning a Celebration Where Nobody Feels Left Out
Mocktails & Zero-Proof

Zero-Proof, Full Fun: Planning a Celebration Where Nobody Feels Left Out

Planning a celebration without alcohol? It can feel every bit as special. Here is how Scissortail makes a zero-proof event one your guests remember.