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

Some of the best events we serve have a simple setup: Boomtown runs your full bar (labor-only bartending, you provide the alcohol) while Scissortail runs a dedicated non-alcoholic station, craft mocktails, dirty sodas, and hydration, all from the same crew, on the same timeline.

You get two beverage programs handled by one team, and it closes the gap most events leave wide open: the experience for your guests who are not drinking.

Why a Combo Works for You

• One team: the same crew handles both stations. They share the run sheet, the timeline, and the communication, so you never play referee between vendors.
• One timeline: setup, service, and breakdown stay synchronized. Your cocktail bar and mocktail station open and close together.
• Budget flexibility: Boomtown is labor-only, so you buy the alcohol directly with no markup, and our shopping guide keeps that bill in check (alcohol for 100 guests typically runs about $500 to $600, roughly $5 to $6 a guest). Scissortail's focused menu keeps the non-alcoholic side affordable. Together you get a complete beverage program without a catering-level price tag.
• Every guest served: your cocktail drinkers have a full bar, your non-drinkers have a craft station, and everyone in between moves freely between both. Nobody gets handed a can of Coke.

When to Consider a Combo

A combo makes the most sense when:

• You are hosting 100+ guests and know a good portion will not be drinking alcohol
• Your event includes guests under 21 who deserve their own dedicated craft station
• You want a dirty soda bar or hydration station as a real feature, not an afterthought at the main bar
• Your event is outdoor in summer and keeping guests hydrated is a priority
• You are hosting a corporate event where many of your team prefer alcohol-free options

What the Setup Looks Like

A typical combo gives your event two stations:

Station 1 (Boomtown): your full cocktail bar with beer, wine, and signature cocktails. Professional bartenders with matching ice chests, an organized backbar, and clean presentation.

Station 2 (Scissortail): a dedicated non-alcoholic station, craft mocktails, a dirty soda menu, infused waters, and seasonal specials, served with the same care as your main bar.

When you have guests under 21, the Scissortail station gives them their own dedicated craft area, so they are served just as thoughtfully as everyone else instead of being an afterthought.

The Philosophy

"It was never about the alcohol or the drink. It is about the people," says Bar-Key founder Patrick Wilson. "Scissortail exists to put a great drink in everyone's hand, so nobody at your event feels left out."

A combo event is the fullest version of that idea for your celebration: every guest, whatever they are drinking, gets a craft beverage served by a professional in a beautiful setting. Your cocktail drinkers and your mocktail drinkers share the same experience. That is what it looks like when nobody at your party feels left out.