# Individual Party Drink Stations The DIY Cocktail Station is Perfect for New Years By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2013-12-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocktail-station References: [honestlyyum](http://honestlyyum.com/7263/diy-cocktail-station/) Spruce up your New Years event with the [diy cocktail station](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martini-station). Perfect for dinners, small get-togethers, quaint socials and slamming parties, this superior set up will have your guests falling and fanning over your creativity and quick thinking. Customize it anyway you like and you won't have to worry about constantly checking up on your quests drinks or worry about [hiring a bartender](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bartifier-cocktail-maker) -- let your guests bar-tend themselves! This also rids the awful anxiety that comes with [choosing wine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-mixology) when you're looking to satisfy everyone. The DIY cocktail station checks multiple things off your party planning list and looks great too. What's New Years without a cocktail or two? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **DIY Cocktail Stations:** Opportunity for businesses to create DIY cocktail stations, allowing guests to serve themselves at events. - **Customizable Party Setups:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for businesses to offer customizable party setups, enhancing guest experience and creativity. - **Self-service Bar-tending:** Opportunity for businesses to provide self-service bar-tending options at events, eliminating the need for hiring a bartender. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can incorporate DIY cocktail stations into their event services, providing a unique and interactive experience for guests. - **Event Planning:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for event planning businesses to offer customizable party setups, attracting clients looking for unique and personalized experiences. - **Beverage Industry:** Opportunity for the beverage industry to develop self-service bar-tending solutions, catering to the growing demand for interactive and engaging beverage experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cocktail-Inspired Tablescapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-tablescape-kits.md) - [Ready-to-Pour Cocktail Gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deko-cocktails-gift-box.md) - [Luxurious 10-Piece Mixology Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixology-bartender-kit.md) - [At-Home Bartending Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-and-decker-bev.md) - [Festive Cocktail Concierges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cutwater-holiday-concierge.md) - [Festive Instant Cocktail Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instant-cocktail-mix.md) - [Rechargeable Cocktail Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cordless-cocktail-maker.md) - [Ready-to-Make Cocktail Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/readytomake-cocktail.md) - [Themed Party Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/party-theme-generator-3000.md)