Drink Local, Party Better: The Craft Beers, Spirits & Wines You Should Have at Your Wedding or Event

Incorporating Central Oregon’s Best Ingredients

Bend, Oregon, is known for its craft beer, locally distilled spirits, and fresh ingredients sourced from the region’s rich agricultural landscape. At Slow Ride Mobile Bar & Bartending Services, we take pride in bringing the best of Central Oregon to your event, crafting cocktails that highlight the flavors of our community. Whether it's a wedding, a corporate gathering, or a private party, we believe in supporting local businesses and delivering a one-of-a-kind drinking experience.

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Here’s how we incorporate local spirits, craft beer, wine, and mixers into our mobile bar services.

1. Locally Distilled Spirits

Central Oregon is home to some incredible distilleries, creating everything from smooth vodkas to bold bourbons. We love featuring spirits from:

• Crater Lake Spirits – Their award-winning vodka, rye whiskey, and gin make a perfect base for classic cocktails.

• Cascade Alchemy – Known for creative and flavorful spirits, including huckleberry-infused vodka and spiced rum.

• New Basin Distilling Company – Their handcrafted whiskey and moonshine add a unique, locally crafted touch to our Old Fashioneds and craft cocktails.

• Freeland Spirits – From Portland, but they opened a tasting room in Bend. A woman-owned distillery producing beautifully balanced gin and whiskey, perfect for elevating any cocktail.

Crater Lake Cocktail

2. Central Oregon’s Best Craft Beers

We have options for bringing local beers to your party. With 4 taps ready to go in our mobile vintage trailer and a separate mobile keg pop up for smaller bars, we got your covered. Bend has more breweries per capita than almost anywhere in the country, and we love featuring local beers in our mobile bar. Some of our favorites include:

• Deschutes Brewery – Their Black Butte Porter and Fresh Squeezed IPA are guest favorites.

• 10 Barrel Brewing Co. – Known for innovative, flavorful brews perfect for any occasion.

• Boneyard Beer – Their RPM IPA is a go-to for hop lovers at our events.

But let's be honest... there are SO MANY BREWERIES How do you choose? Do you have a favorite beer company and specific flavor? We would love to hear from you and add it to our best of list! Future blogs will dive deeper into the crafter beers of Central Oregon.

Beer on Tap

3. Oregon Wine, Straight from the Vine

While the Willamette Valley is famous for wine, Central Oregon also has some standout vineyards. We love showcasing:

• Maragas Winery – Known for producing bold reds that pair perfectly with our curated charcuterie boards. (shop)

• Faith, Hope & Charity Vineyards – Their estate-grown Pinot Noir and Rosé are favorites at summer weddings. (shop)

• Lava Terrace Cellars – A hidden gem in Central Oregon, producing high-elevation wines with a unique, bold character. (shop)

• Volcano Vineyards – A fantastic option for local sparkling and fruit-forward wines. (shop)

  
  

Central Oregon Wineries

4. House-Made Mixers & Fresh, Local Ingredients

A cocktail is only as good as its ingredients, and that’s why we make many of our mixers in-house, using fresh, locally sourced ingredients:

• Honey from Broadus Bees – Adds a natural sweetness to our whiskey cocktails and lemonades.

• Fresh Herbs from Central Oregon farms – Mint, basil, and rosemary make our drinks even more refreshing.

• Berries & Fruits from Local Growers – We source fresh berries, apples, and pears for seasonal cocktails.

Cocktails with Fresh Ingredients

Drink Local: Bringing Local Flavor to Your Event

By choosing Slow Ride Mobile Bar & Bartending Services, you’re not just getting a bar—you’re getting an experience that supports local businesses and highlights the best flavors of Central Oregon. Whether you want a custom cocktail menu or a selection of local beers and wines, we ensure your drinks are crafted with quality ingredients, sourced with care.

Want to book us for your next event? Contact us today and let’s create something unforgettable together!

Don't forget! We have you covered... Just need a bartender? Done. Your spot can't handle the vintage trailer, no problem, check out our travel popup bar for the flair you are looking for. We customize and tailer every event to meet your needs and your budget.

Slow Ride Mobile Bar & Bartending Services