A Garden Wedding
- Elderflower Spritz
- Cucumber Gimlet
- Lavender Bee's Knees
Botanical, bright, built around the ceremony palette.
Dry-Hire Mobile Bar · Murrieta, CA
Handcrafted Cocktails for Life’s Best Moments.
Mobile bartending and custom cocktail menus for weddings, celebrations, and gatherings across Temecula Valley, Orange County, and San Diego.
Serving Murrieta · Temecula · OC · San Diego
Why Proper Pour Co.
01
Menus Made for You
Every event begins with a consultation. Janette designs two to four signature cocktails around your taste, your story, and your guests. Want one named after you? Even better.
02
The Bar, Handled
Professional mobile bar setup, premium barware, and dedicated bartenders. You focus on your people — we pour everything else.
03
Honest, Transparent Pricing
You buy the alcohol using our custom shopping list — no liquor markup. We bring the craft, the expertise, and the experience. Simple and clear from day one.
The Craft
Care in every detail, from the menu to the garnish.
Custom Menu Design
Cocktails Designed Around Your Celebration
Every event gets a menu built just for it. Janette spends time understanding your theme, your palette, and your guests — then designs cocktails that feel like they belong at your celebration and nowhere else. Whether it's a garden ceremony, a corporate evening, or a milestone birthday, the menu is yours.
Handmade Garnishes
Handmade Garnishes, Made to Match Your Day
The details matter. Janette crafts garnishes by hand — dehydrated citrus wheels, pressed herbs, edible flowers, custom picks — chosen to complement your event's colors and tone. A cocktail isn't just what's in the glass; it's how it arrives.
How It Works
A thoughtful consultation. A clear plan. A beautiful bar.
01
Tell Us About Your Event
Book a free 30-minute consultation. We learn about your celebration and your vision.
02
We Design Your Menu
Two to four signature cocktails, crafted for your event's tone, palette, and guest list.
03
You Get Your Shopping List
A precise, customized list of spirits, mixers, and garnishes. No over-buying. No running out.
04
We Show Up & Pour
Fully set up one hour before guests arrive. We handle the bar. You handle the memories.
Quote Calculator
Build Your Quote
Answer a few questions and we’ll share an honest, itemized total on the spot. Final pricing is confirmed after your free consultation.
Shopping List Calculator
Not sure how much to buy?
Drop in your details and we’ll estimate exactly what you’ll need — spirits, mixers, garnishes, ice, and cups. You’ll get a refined version after your consultation, but this is a solid starting point.
Founder
Meet Janette
Proper Pour Co. is built on a simple obsession: cocktails deserve care. Janette spent years refining her craft at home — reading, testing, and perfecting the small details that separate a good drink from a memorable one. Every event Proper Pour Co. takes on gets the same attention she brings to her own kitchen: thoughtful menu design, handmade garnishes, and a genuine interest in making your celebration exactly what you imagined.
This isn’t a corporate catering operation. It’s one person who cares deeply about the work. When you book Proper Pour Co., you’re booking Janette — and that’s by design.
Signature Menus
Cocktails Built for the Occasion
Every consultation produces a custom menu. Here are examples of menus Janette has designed for past celebrations — yours will be unlike any of them.
A Corporate Evening
- Classic Old Fashioned
- French 75
- Paloma
Refined, familiar, easy to hand someone at a conversation.
A Milestone Celebration
- Mango Margarita
- Paloma Rosa
- Horchata Colada
Warm, celebratory, built for a full dance floor.
Gallery
Recent Celebrations
FAQ
Questions, answered honestly.
What does ‘dry-hire’ mean?
You purchase the alcohol yourself using our custom shopping list. We bring the bar, the bartenders, the barware, and the expertise. This model keeps costs transparent and puts you in control of your alcohol budget.
Do you supply the alcohol?
No. As a dry-hire service, Proper Pour Co. does not sell, supply, or transport alcohol. We'll provide a precise shopping list tuned to your guest count and signature menu.
What’s included in the standard package?
One professional bartender, mobile bar setup, consultation, custom cocktail menu design (up to 2 signature cocktails), detailed shopping list, 4 hours of active service, 1 hour pre-event setup, and 1 hour post-event breakdown.
How far do you travel?
Standard service area is 25 miles from Murrieta with no travel fee. Beyond that, travel is tiered: 26–45 miles $95, 46–65 miles $175, 66–85 miles $285. Events beyond 85 miles are custom quoted.
Is there a minimum event length?
4 hours of active service is included. Additional service hours are $185 each.
Can guests tip the bartenders?
Gratuity is not included and not required. At weddings and most private events, tip jars are welcome on the bar. If you'd prefer no tip jar, a gratuity can be added to your final invoice. We'll discuss what fits your event during consultation.
Who provides the ice?
Ice is on your shopping list (typically 2 lbs per guest for a 4-hour event). Prefer to skip the ice run? Add Ice & Cooler Service: $125 for events up to 50 guests, $185 for 51–100, $275 for 101–175.
Do you require a contract and deposit?
Yes. A signed contract and 50% non-refundable deposit secure your date. Final payment is due 14 days before the event. A full contract is provided after consultation.
What if my guest count changes?
Final guest count locks 14 days before the event. Small adjustments within that window are usually manageable; larger changes may affect pricing.
What if the weather shifts or my venue changes?
We stay flexible. Let us know as soon as possible and we'll adjust setup together. Weather contingencies should be part of every consultation.
What cities do you serve?
Based in Murrieta, we regularly serve Temecula, Menifee, Lake Elsinore, Wildomar, Fallbrook, Carlsbad, Oceanside, San Marcos, Escondido, Laguna Niguel, Mission Viejo, and throughout the Temecula Valley, North County San Diego, and South Orange County.
Service Area
Based in Murrieta, CA.
Proudly serving the Temecula Valley, Riverside County, North San Diego County, and South Orange County.
Local service within 25 miles included. Tiered flat travel beyond: 26–45 mi $95 · 46–65 mi $175 · 66–85 mi $285. Events beyond 85 miles custom quoted.
Let’s Pour Something Memorable.
Free 30-minute consultation. No obligation. Just a conversation about what you’re planning.