Know About The Different Drinks Options Without Alcohol
Summary:
In summary there is a great deal of choice available for your choice of office
drinks machine. However it is best to consider four main things before calling
the company. With these things decided upon you will be in a much better
position when you start asking for quotations from your local drinks machine
supplier.
Sick of the same old drink being served at backyard parties?
Here are six unique
recipes to try at your next backyard bash. With fresh fruit, juices and
sparkling wines involved, these drinks will keep your guest coming back for
more.
Old-Fashioned Lemonade
An
all-American favorite, lemonade is always a crowd-pleaser when it comes to
backyard parties. If it's a family party, put the kids in charge of making it
to give them some ownership, responsibility and pride in the party spread.
Pink Lemonade Sparkling Fruit Punch
If
you're looking for non-alcoholic
beverage more exciting than a classic lemonade, try this version mixed with
cranberry juice, ginger ale and Hawaiian Punch, it's lemonade's more exciting
cousin. And in the case that you need an adult version, substitute the ginger
ale for ginger beer, or even pour some sparkling water or wine in to add some
fizz.
Blackberry and Meyer Lemon Gin and Tonics
For
the adults, make this take on lemonade for a fancier drink option. Adding fresh
blackberries not only makes it more decorative and pretty, but adds a fresh
taste not available any other time of the year.
Citrus Berry Punch
This
punch is perfect for your summer backyard party, regardless of the occasion.
With fresh blackberries, raspberries and oranges mixed with fruit juices, this
punch is refreshing and can be made for adults or for kids, depending if you'd
want to add some wine, champagne or vodka.
Watermelon Sangria
No
backyard party is complete until it have mocktail
drinks, and this is an easy way to put a giant one to use. With peaches,
plums or nectarines with berries and lime, watermelon sangria is a light drink
that's sure to appeal to many of your guests.
Strawberries,
blueberries and pineapple give this drink the patriotic colors it needs to be
the perfect drink to show your patriotism. Use a California brut champagne in
this mix instead of white wine. It will give it an extra sparkle.
In
addition to these drinks, consider having a few games that anyone can have fun
playing to keep the party rolling. Beer pong, cornhole, and darts are a few
games that all your guests can easily enjoy.
Now
that you know what you're going to serve and have activities lined up, all
that's left to do is invite friends over. Serve the drinks on rotation, so
you'll be set for all your backyard parties. Even better, bring one as your
contribution for a friend's party, and you'll be the hero.
Many free drinks per day
Your
choice should initially be governed by the number of staff you wish to serve
with the machine, taking into account extra drinks required by visitors and
customers. A general rule of thumb is to assume 3 hot drinks per day per office
worker if he has to pay for the drinks himself (coin-controlled) or double that
if you intend to have the machine on free-vend! If fact, there are now hybrid
type machines that allow you to offer staff so many free drinks per day and
over and above that they have to pay but that is best left to the discussion
with the salesman from the drinks company.
Option gives superb tasting drinks
Once
you have a ball park figure for the number of drinks required per day, the next
thing to decide is whether to go for fresh tea and coffee or instant drinks.
Machines serving instant coffee, tea and chocolate drinks are the cheapest to
buy, service and maintain as well as having a lower cost per cup for each drink
served. The fresh-brew option gives superb tasting drinks but generally need
much more in the way of servicing and day to day care. With the latter option a
member of staff can be trained to look after the basic maintenance duties of
the machine but it is likely to take perhaps up to an hour a day of their time.
The
next thing to decide is whether to go free vend or have staff and visitors pay
for their drinks. Free vend is a great perk to give your staff and visitors but
obviously comes with considerable cost, although you may find better
productivity because of it especially as it avoids time waiting for kettles to
boil, brewers to finish etc that might otherwise be the case. With coin
controlled versions you can set the vend price to cover the cost of the
machine, maintenance and ingredients to break even or maybe make a profit.
Most
models of drinks machines have a management switch to toggle between free vend
and coin controlled supply - this is a useful feature and many companies are
choosing to switch over to free vend for the early starters and after hour
workers, but have standard coin control during normal hours thereby rewarding
the more dedicated and punctual staff.
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