With news of this novelty virus spreading its domain, it looks like we’ll be cooped up longer than most of us had imagined. We’re spending less time with each other and more time in our own heads. This is a time for reflection – so how about a trip down memory lane? Together, we’ll make three stops along this wonderful street filled with drunken memories.

Stop #1 – Your Favorite Place To Drink

Your favorite place to drink is likely a place which evokes a great feeling from you. For me, this place is Manhattan; with a buzz and some beautiful weather, there’s nothing quite like it – rummaging in and out of bars, hopping from rooftop to rooftop, and walking through a city of strangers not knowing who’ll you’ll meet next in the ever famous NYC.

For this first stop on memory lane, we are going to use some music. This song is guaranteed to bring back feelings of revelry, so think of that place – think of that feeling – then click this link, sit back and enjoy → I Gotta Feeling – Black Eyed Peas

Stop #2 – What a Day!

As you can see, it’s a bittersweet to travel down this lane. But just because something comes with a bit of pain doesn’t mean it’s not worth it. I mean how many times have you said, “I’m never drinking again!” after experiencing a day filled with memories that you and your friends will talk about for the rest of your lives? Yea – let’s keep going.

For this stop, you’ll need your phone. Nobody has these fun filled days of drinking without their friends. Think of a day where drinks and fun were had in excess. Text your friend and tell them how much you miss that day, whatever “that day” is, relive it together with them. Start the conversation which is sure to bring back memories and feelings from a simpler time, a time which will soon come again! Your friend will be glad you brought them for a trip down memory lane and the both of you will look forward to the next day spent together in revelry!

Stop #3 – A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

Please take this next stop with caution. Consider your day and anything else you might have to do before we get into this because you might be here for a while….

You might not remember that drunken photo being taken, but the photo itself is sure to bring you back to a cherished place in time. Find some photos from a birthday, wedding, celebration, or even just a good time with friends. This stop will undoubtedly get you in your feels. 

Whether it’s dusting off the old photo album or going back in time through social media, you’ll need photos for this one. This particular stop is best shared with friends – sending an old picture to a friend or family member could brighten someone’s day… or worsen it. All depends on the picture!

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We Drink with Our Eyes First

Foodies and chefs insist we feast with our eyes first, so it stands to reason that we begin the fun-filled process of getting weekend-wasted with our eyes, as well. Your home bar requires storage. You need shelving or furniture that holds all of your top-shelf liquor, glasses, and accessories, and displays it, as well.

Whether you put up shelves or snag a glass-fronted cabinet, carefully choose the items you showcase. Make your display eye-catching by putting out high-quality booze, interesting bottles, unique decanters, and sleek glasses. To keep things looking exceptionally classy, go for a minimalist approach or introduce a stark, monochromatic color scheme, i.e. display only bottles with black and white labels.

Stick to Top Shelf Spirits

The last thing you want is to earn a reputation as a skinflint among your friends. Invite your buddies to belly up to your home bar and serve them the cheap stuff—within the week, you’ll start hearing rumors about your miserly ways. No one’s going to come over just to drink bottom-shelf swill.

This is your bar. Stock it with liquor you want to drink. Invest in a smooth rye bourbon with a gorgeous color. Get your hands on a stellar single-malt scotch. Display a bottle of authentic, stunning chartreuse and show off how effortlessly cool you are—just don’t forget the sugar cubes. Feel free to include mid-level brands, as well. They have their place—usually in a mixed drink.

Speaking of mixers, however, don’t waste space on sickeningly sweet mixes that no one wants. Coke, Red Bull, and grenadine don’t have a place in a classy AF bar because they’re not particularly classy. If someone’s jonesing for vodka and Red Bull or rum and Coke, they can either bring their own or take a trip to your main fridge. You only need to stock seltzer or soda water, and perhaps a small bottle of cranberry juice.

Accessorize Your Alcohol

Your bar accessories serve two purposes: to enhance the drinking experience and to enhance the appearance of the drinks. Instead of using regular ice cubes, you could either buy a few large, round ice molds or opt for preserving the integrity of your drinks by eschewing ice altogether. Stones and rocks keep drinks cool without watering them down. Spherical steel balls, once chilled, do the same thing. Stone coasters, which you can also chill, allow beer bottles and other drinks to maintain their temperature while protecting your furniture. Win/win!

As for your glasses, don’t skimp. You aren’t putting forth this much effort just to serve cocktails in mismatched glassware. This isn’t the place for juice glasses or Mason jars. Save that for Pinterest. Invest in quality highball glasses, tumblers, wine glasses, and shot glasses. In the case of cocktail glasses and whiskey tumblers, you can often find glassware that includes a cooling stone in the bottom of the glass, thus killing two birds with one … stone.

Serve a Signature Drink

The last step in transforming your bar from trashy to classy AF is to pick the perfect signature drink for your home hotspot, something you can make for visitors who don’t know what they want. To create an atmosphere of high class and sophistication, it’s best if you cherry-pick recipes that were popular in bygone eras. Avoid the appletinis, the Cosmopolitans, and the endless hipster “updates” on classic drinks.

Think Mad Men. Think James Bond. Think thick smoke, men wearing hats, and tough-talking women with plenty of guff. Since your classy bar deserves a classy drink, err on the side of traditional. You can’t go wrong with gin and tonic or bourbon and bitters. A martini is always a marvelous pick, and a sidecar is just this side of sweet. You know what will keep your guests coming back, though? A classic Old Fashioned, which is simplicity itself. Pour your smoothest whiskey, then add a lump of sugar, an ice cube, bitters, a little water, and the garnish of your choice. Cherries are popular, but a lemon peel provides the perfect hint of tartness.

You can’t throw a bunch of sleek furniture in the corner and call it a classy bar. It doesn’t work that way. An eye for design is certainly helpful, but when it comes to your bar, it’s all about the details—and the booze, of course.

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1. Pace yourself. The clubs are all unique and spectacular; you’re going to want to remember them all. So, do not drink a whole bottle of champagne in the party limo on the way to the first club.

2. Dance! But not on a pole or on the stage. Leave it to the professionals; this is not an amateur sport. They get paid the big bucks for a reason.

3. Take pictures. There are great light shows, beautiful architecture, people dressed up or on stilts in these clubs. The pictures might be dark but add a few filters and you’ll have a great reminder of your night out.

4. Turn off your phone. Don’t text your ex, or that new Tinder guy. Stop now. It’s not worth it! Just turn your phone off at the beginning of the night so you won’t be tempted. Or, better yet, ask one of your friends to change the names/numbers of your temptations in your phone so you won’t be able to text them.

5. Never leave your friends. The age old rule that should always be followed, and vet the people your friends are taking home. Introduce the new love of your life/night to your friends and meet the people they want to take home too. You’ll mitigate the effects of beer goggles so you all feel happier about it in the morning.

6. Make sure you know how to get home. Take a business card from the hotel you’re staying in, or have the map     saved on your phone. It’s much easier to give this to a taxi or uber driver than trying to remember an address at the end of the night.

Follow these simple rules and you are sure to have the best night out in Hollywood, that you can actually tell people about.

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