Cocktails, the libationary art!
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If you’re looking for low effort, I’d say to find a couple of cocktails people will generally like and put them into drink dispensers. Black rose is a good choice, and the old fashioned is a classic. If you want variety you can add a margarita, but if you’re doing salted rims then everyone has to be cool with everyone using the same salt plate or go without. Speaking of which, I’d prep the garnishes and leave them out too, making it essentially so everyone is their own bartender. Things like a vodka tonic or vodka cran are also ones you can have people prep for themselves.
I also like to have a regular whiskey like Maker’s or Jameson, plus a bottle or two people haven’t seen before. Whiskeys are the big one for people who take it neat/rocks. Other than that, if there’s a sipping gin like Hendricks or Avation, it’s not a bad choice.
Only other suggestion is think about leaning towards a local distillery if you have one, because it’s especially fun for any out of town guests and even locals might find something new.
I think everyone likes bourbon and tequila, only some like gin, but they are also the ones who like wine. I don't think I can put something that's straight booze like old fashioned or martini in a dispenser because people will pour too big and be too drunk too fast. Maybe if I put tiny cups next to it, LOL. A curated bottles and mixers table is a good idea and I have done that before.
Local is a great idea. The beer people always drink local but we do have distilleries, too.
Sounds like you found the perfect combination of a great party and one of those logic puzzles that starts out with “The man in the green house doesn’t drink tea. The man in the yellow house owns a bird… List the color, pet, car, and favorite drink for each house“