Sin & Tonic Affairs Check your date

Private event bartending · Charlotte, NC

Tiki at dusk.
Margaritas till last call.

Craft cocktails made from scratch, served fast, at your party. Trader Vic's and Tiki Hideaway tiki, five years of Cantina 1511 margaritas, and stadium-speed service from Truist Field. You supply the alcohol. I bring the kit, the menu, the fresh mixers and the service.

Check your date See packages · from $250

Now booking November and December holiday parties.

The pedigree

Four bars. One style: from scratch, and fast.

I'm Jason, the bartender behind Sin & Tonic Affairs. I learned tiki where it was born, margaritas where Charlotte drinks them, and speed where the lines never stop.

Trader Vic's

Classic tiki training at the birthplace of the Mai Tai: balanced, layered and built right.

Tiki Hideaway

All-natural ingredients, fresh juice, house-made syrups and real grenadine.

Cantina 1511

Five years behind the bar. Margaritas classic, spicy, frozen-style and seasonal.

Truist Field

Stadium-volume service. Your line moves, and your guests stay happy.

Pricing (USD)

Simple packages. Clear add-ons.

One bartender, up to 50 guests. Setup and breakdown are included and don't count toward your service hours.

Private Party

$250USD

Up to 3 hours of service

  • One professional bartender
  • Full professional bar kit
  • Setup and breakdown
  • A shopping list for your alcohol

Extended Event

$375USD

Up to 5 hours of service

  • Everything in Private Party
  • For longer parties, receptions and office events
  • Extra hours available by quote
Add-ons
Custom Cocktail Menu+$50–100Consultation, 2–3 signature drinks and a shopping list.
Scratch Mixer Package+$100 / +$150House-made mixers for up to 3 drinks. $100 for up to 50 guests, $150 for 51–100, plus ingredients at cost with receipts.
Tiki Night or Margarita Bar+$100–175Themed menu, scratch mixers for that menu and a garnish plan.
Second bartenderQuoteRecommended for more than 75 guests, or when every drink is made to order.
Travel beyond 15 milesQuoteCharlotte and a 15-mile radius included. Farther travel is quoted as a flat fee before booking.

All prices are in U.S. dollars. Gratuity is optional and never required. Final quotes are confirmed in writing before any payment.

How booking works

From first message to last call

No surprises. Everything is agreed in writing before your date is reserved.

  1. Tell me about it

    Send your date, venue, guest count and the vibe you want: tiki, margaritas or both.

  2. Get a written quote

    Package, add-ons and total, valid for 7 days.

  3. Reserve with 50%

    Pay the retainer by card or bank transfer through a secure Stripe link. Your date is held once it's paid.

  4. Party

    Your final details and the balance are due 7 days before your event. Then I show up, set up and pour.

Policies

The fine print, in plain English

Please read these before booking. They're also included with every written quote.

Alcohol policy (dry hire)

I provide bartending and bar-service support for host-supplied alcohol. I do not sell alcohol or individual drinks. Cash-bar, ticketed, venue-based or alcohol-supply arrangements must be reviewed before booking and may require appropriate venue or ABC-permit coverage. I may refuse service to any guest who appears intoxicated or underage.

Payments

  • A 50% retainer reserves your date.
  • The remaining balance, plus any mixer ingredients at cost, is due 7 days before the event. For bookings made less than 7 days out, payment in full is due at booking.
  • Payments are processed securely by Stripe (card or U.S. bank transfer).

Cancellation & refund policy

  • Retainer: nonrefundable, because it holds a date I turn other work away for.
  • Client cancels 8 or more days before the event: any payment beyond the retainer is refunded in full.
  • Client cancels within 7 days of the event: the balance is nonrefundable. Ingredients already bought are billed at cost.
  • Reschedule: move your date once, within 6 months, at no charge, subject to availability.
  • If I have to cancel: you get a 100% refund of everything paid.
  • Refunds go back to the original payment method within 5–10 business days.

Service & safety

  • Final guest count, venue address, bar location, service hours, alcohol list and menu are due 7 days before the event.
  • The host provides alcohol, ice, cups or glassware, and a table or bar surface unless agreed otherwise.
  • Nut allergies: orgeat contains almonds and is clearly labeled at the bar.
  • Some venues have rules about outside vendors or homemade items. I'll confirm with yours before the event.

Questions

Good to know

Do you bring the alcohol?

No. You buy the alcohol and I handle everything else. With the Custom Cocktail Menu, you get a shopping list so you buy exactly what you need.

Can we have tiki and margaritas?

Absolutely. Many parties do one signature tiki drink and one margarita. The Custom Cocktail Menu or a themed bar add-on covers it.

How many guests can one bartender handle?

Up to about 50 guests comfortably for cocktails. For 75 or more, or when every drink is made to order, I'll recommend a second bartender.

How far ahead should I book?

Two to four weeks is ideal. November and December weekends fill first, so book early for holiday parties.

What areas do you serve?

Charlotte and a 15-mile radius are included. Farther events are quoted with a flat travel fee.

Check your date

Let's plan your bar.

Send your date, venue or neighborhood, guest count and whether you're feeling tiki, margaritas or both. You'll get a written quote within one business day.

Email an inquiry Text me
Phone / text
704-273-8399
Service area
Charlotte, NC and a 15-mile radius
Response time
Within one business day