Gloria Keg

It's easier than you think. We promise. So you've got a Gloria Keg. First of all  great decision. Second of all, we know that the first time can feel a little unfamiliar. CO2, pressure gauges, ball locks... it looks more complicated than it is. Here's the truth: using a cocktail keg is genuinely simple. Once you've done it once, you'll wonder how you ever hosted a party without it. This guide walks you through everything from first fill to first pour. What You'll Need Your Gloria Keg comes with everything you need to get started  the pour spout assembly with locking pin, the lid with pressure release valve, the CO2 regulator, a drip mat, and a chalk marker to label your contents right on the keg. As Gloria Keg puts it: "Everything you need but the drink." The 7L Gloria uses 16g threaded CO2 cartridges   three are included, and one cartridge pressurises and dispenses one full keg. The Big G 10L uses a 500g CO2 canister , which lasts around 30 full kegs....

Because the best host is the one actually enjoying the party. Let's be honest  nobody wants to spend their entire party playing bartender. You planned the playlist, you cleaned the house, you even vacuumed under the couch. The last thing you need is to be stuck behind a table mixing drinks while everyone else is having the time of their lives. That's the whole point of a self-serve drink station. Set it up right, and your guests take care of themselves while you actually enjoy the moment you worked so hard to create. Here's how to do it properly. Start With One Signature Drink The biggest mistake most hosts make is offering too many options. Three cocktails sound fun in theory, but in reality it creates confusion, mess, and a whole lot of ingredients to juggle. Pick one crowd-pleasing signature drink and own it. Something like a classic Paloma or a Margarita works perfectly  refreshing, universally loved, and easy to batch in large quantities. One drink, done well, alwa...

A little prep goes a long way if you do it right Pre-mixing cocktails for a party is one of the smartest moves you can make as a host. No last-minute measuring, no juggling bottles, no bottleneck at the bar. Just great drinks, ready to pour the moment guests walk in the door. But there's a catch. Pre-mixing done wrong means flat flavors, off-balance drinks, and a lot of confused faces wondering why the cocktail tastes "off." The good news? Every single mistake is easy to avoid once you know what to look for. Mistake #1: Adding Carbonated Mixers Too Early in the Wrong Order Ginger beer, seltzer, sparkling wine, grapefruit soda if you dump these into your batch at the wrong stage and stir aggressively, you'll knock out most of the carbonation before anyone even takes a sip. The fix is straightforward: always add carbonated ingredients last, and pour them in slowly and gently to preserve as many bubbles as possible. Every Gloria Keg recipe is written this way carbonated ...