Tavern Promotions Can Benefit From Fishbowl Cocktails

Tavern Promotions Can Benefit From Fishbowl Cocktails

Fishbowl cocktails and drinks are becoming quite popular in taverns and restaurants. They are not only excellent drinks but the novelty makes them perfect for tavern promotions. Many purchasing agents for large chains and smaller establishments wonder if any old fishbowl will do for cocktails.

The answer, simply, is no. There are several things you need to keep in mind when you're purchasing fishbowls for a fishbowl cocktail.

1. Size. Some fishbowls are big, some are small. Make sure you have enough quality fishbowls of different sizes to accommodate the number of people at any table ordering them. A small goldfish bowl is good for two people, but you'll need something a bit larger for groups of three or four, as well as groups of five or more.

1. Popularity. The most popular size will undoubtedly be the 2.5-gallon fishbowl, which is perfect for a frozen cocktail or tequila cocktail for two or three people. Buy more of these until you can see for yourself how many of the other sizes you're going to need. Remember: it's more likely you will sell three different fishbowl cocktails to a table of six than that you'll have a table of six wanting just one cocktail to share between them.

1. Glass or plastic? Most of us, if we think of fishbowls at all, think of the glass kind we had as kids. But fishbowls also come in durable clear plastic. Consider the likelihood of accidents and mishaps, whether in the dining room or the washing machine, and buy accordingly.

1. Style. Make sure to purchase fishbowls that have a large open mouth at the top. Since the point of a fishbowl cocktail is to have several people drinking from the same container, the mouth of the fishbowl needs to be large enough to accommodate several straws at once. In addition, there must be enough room around the mouth for the straws to rest on the side of the fishbowl closest to the people using them.

1. Promotions. Consider having your tavern or restaurant logo emblazoned on the side of the fishbowls. This can be done professionally, often at a rebate. In addition, consider including the decorative fishbowl tself in the price of the fishbowl cocktail, making your fishbowls a take-home promotional item and souvenir of a memorable night spent in your establishment.

Fishbowl cocktails are becoming increasingly popular, especially with party goers and people under the age of 30. If you're considering adding a fishbowl cocktail to your restaurant or tavern menu, remember that not all fishbowls are good for drinking. Consider these tips and buy your cocktail fishbowls accordingly.