Dr. Mix-A-Lot, LLC

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About

My primary motivation for doing this job is for great customer reviews. Yes of course, the money is undeniably important; but the latter tends to follow the former in my experience! I am a professional hungry to establish the best freelance bartending business in the DC-MD-VA Metro area and will act accordingly. I truly love what I do and I can assure every customer it will be reflected in my knowledge, experience, friendliness, and enthusiasm during every event. Our motivation is simple: Interacting with Customers, making specialty drinks, learning to make new drinks suggested by customers, traveling, meeting new people; basically GETTING PAID TO HAVE FUN WITH LOTS OF COOL PEOPLE!!!

Overview

Hired 141 times

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6 employees

12 years in business

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Beverage types

Beer

Liquor / mixed drinks

Wine

Non-alcoholic beverages

Event type

Wedding reception

Birthday party

Special occasion

Cocktail party

Event vibe

Low key / casual

Formal / elegant

Upbeat / lively

Club scene

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Reviews

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

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Rachel S.

Oct 3, 2024

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Our bartender, Jontae was great! she arrived early, set everything up, and was a hit with the guests at our wedding. I got multiple compliments for Jontae from guests, and we were so glad she was able to work with us. I definitely reccomend!

Details: 51 - 75 guests • Wedding reception • Low key / casual • Private residence • Beer • Wine • Bartender will need to bring the bar • Tip jars allowed • Ice

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Dani F.

May 6, 2015

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Stephanie K.

Oct 6, 2015

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Anton and a team worked as our bartenders for an outdoor wedding of 260 guests. It involved multiple bar setups, ice transport from a block away (our caterer's restaurant) and a few snafus--at one point we ran out of soda and my brothers has to go get some more--but they were smiling and professional throughout the evening. Anton was wonderful to communicate with during the planning process and always responded promptly and cheerfully to my emails, which I really appreciated. Overall I am very happy we hired him for our wedding!

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Carla A.

Sep 27, 2016

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Anton is nothing short of amazing and will add to your party experience!!! From suggesting signature drinks and assisting with alcohol selections before the wedding to making each guest smile at the wedding - he and his staff are A1!!! The bride and groom are still on cloud 9!! I am an event coordinator and I will hire Dr. Mix A Lot for future events - AN ABSOLUTE MUST!!!!

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Scott S.

May 17, 2015

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My now-wife and I hired Anton to work our wedding reception and he was an excellent bartender. Our event was a long one, 8 or 9 hours of service. Cocktails were very important to us and we auditioned several bartenders and asked them to make a few of our favorite drinks. Anton's were the best and that was the reason we hired him. In addition to the quality drinks, Anton was also a pleasure to work with. He was punctual and energetic. He didn't object to setting up and breaking down the bar twice (our event had an indoor and outdoor portion). He was able to work efficiently enough to keep our 65 guests served -- and our friends and families are heavy drinkers. He also helped arrange our glassware rental and was proactive cleaning up. We would absolutely hire Anton again.

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Anton Dawson

FAQs

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Dr. Mix-A-Lot, LLC offers the following for 40/hr (Gratuity INCLUDED): * A professionally dressed, friendly, and knowledgeable mixologist (up to 4) * Full beverage service: wine, beer, alcohol, spirits and mocktails * One half-hour bar setup * One hour bar breakdown/cleanup * Professional mixing equipment (i.e., pourers, shakers, strainers, paring knife, wine key, etc.) * Up to 4 additional, professionally trained bartenders Bartenders assigned based on availability. See website for pricing options. Get extra 15% off the hourly rate for allowing a tip jar. Additional discounts still apply. First-time customers get 25% off the first hour! Add $2.75 per hour per 10 extra guests. Additional bartenders/servers can be provided for $30/hr ($175 minimum) each. There is a $200.00 flat rate for parties lasting three hours or less (including setup/cleanup). EXTRA SERVICES (one time fee added to total event quote) * Specialty/Theme Cocktail Service (ex: Margaritas, Mojitos, Long Islands, etc.) $7/hr ($25 minimum) * Hot Drinks and Frozen Drinks (ex: Hoddy Toddy, Daiquiri, Pina Colada, etc.) $10/hr ($30 minimum) * Event Planning Services (one alcohol quantity suggestion list plus advice for alcohol,mixers, garnishes, venue, equipment, etc.) -- $25.00 (Charge automatically applies to weddings over 80 guests and events over 120 guests) * Portable Bar Table Rental (6" foldable table with clean fine linen) -- $35.00 for 1, $60 for 2 * Provide and Transport Ice (Recommended 1.5/lbs per guest). $0.75/lb - Cups (plexiglass, 10 – 12oz.) add $15 per 50 ct - Coolers Ice or Ice Tubs for Storage needed? add $7/hr for 1x 48qt Cooler and 1x 13Gal Ice Tub
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
ALL contractors associated with Dr Mix-A-Lot, LLC are certified in at least one of the following: - Techniques in Intervention Procedures (TIPS, nationally recognized program) - Techniques in Alcohol Management (TAM, Sponsored by Maryland State Licensed Beverage Association & Maryland Liquor Stores Association)
How did you get started doing this type of work?
I bartended part time in college for one year and then went to grad school. While looking to start my career out of grad school, I thought bartending would be a good way to pay the bills. I now work for the DOD during the day and bartend at night for extra income. It is truly a hobby that pays! I like working private parties most of all, so that is why I started a freelance business.