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Hey there! My names Melissa and I have an awesome small but mighty team with me who would absolutely love to help you run a smooth and successful get together. Combined we have 30+ years of hospitality experience. We’re most familiar with working anything from backyard parties, baby showers, weddings and even intimate cocktail teaching classes. We’re very go with the flow and can make any cocktail you can think of, and make it rather well. I also love creating cocktails/mocktails based on your “theme” of the party. I work full time in Labor and Delivery but there’s something I love so much about bartending and meeting all kinds of people. When I’m not working at the hospital or hanging with my husband and toddler I love to help parties run smoothly and efficiently. I also am BASSETT certified and have been for years since I was working in the industry for so long! Looking forward to chatting with you! 🥳

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Current Top Pro

Hired 17 times

Serves Elgin, IL

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2 employees

2 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Credit card, Venmo, and Zelle.

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2024

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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.

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Niana R.

3 weeks ago

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You made our day extra special! Thank you so much for the wonderful drinks and for always being so responsive! Highly recommend if you are looking for an amazing bartender!

Details: 76 - 100 guests • Special occasion • Low key / casual • Public venue • Liquor / mixed drinks • Beer • Bartender will need to bring the bar • Tip jars allowed

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Hannah R.

Nov 10, 2024

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I had Melissa bartend for my 30th birthday party and she was absolutely incredible!! She helped curate three signature cocktails based on my theme and alcohol preferences. The drinks were absolutely delicious, with on theme garnishes for extra flair. Melissa herself is lovely to work with. She’s very clear, bubbly, and positive. She also was flexible and helped to plan something with careful consideration of my budget. 10/10 recommend! 💕

Details: 11 - 25 guests • Birthday party • Low key / casual • Private residence • Beer • Liquor / mixed drinks • Bartender will need to bring the bar • Tip jars allowed • Setup / cleanup • Glassware • Coolers

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William C.

Aug 6, 2024

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We were very happy to have Melissa and her help for our guys trip to Chicago. We supplied all of the mixers and alcohol, Melissa took care of the rest. She was friendly, organized, on time and made great drinks! Highly recommend to anyone looking for bartender service

Details: 11 - 25 guests • Bachelor / bachelorette party • Low key / casual • Private residence • Liquor / mixed drinks • Venue will already have a bar • Tip jars allowed

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Hailey A.

Jul 14, 2024

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If you’re thinking about hiring a bartender for your event, hire Melissa! She was super responsive leading up to the event, and on the day of she was a rock star! We were behind setting up and she jumped in to help set up the bar and get everything ready. She knocked the signature drink out of the park and my guests were raving about her all night and the next morning! I couldn’t recommend her enough!!

Details: 26 - 50 guests • Birthday party • Upbeat / lively • Private residence • Beer • Liquor / mixed drinks • Wine • Non-alcoholic beverages • Venue will already have a bar • Tip jars allowed

Bartending

Wesley k.

Jan 1, 2025

Our experience with Melissa was amazing! She was very responsive and even created a custom NYE drink menu for us that was a huge hit! She created a cherry thyme mule that stole the show. I could have asked for a better bartender to come and work out party! Highly highly recommend to anyone that would ask!

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Melissa Rodriguez

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