Awesome Beverage Service for Parties & Special Events! SITREP I recently attended a special event hosted at the ICIS Apartment Homes, and N2 Mixology was the wonderful outfit that provided the drink options & the beverage service to all of us attendees. THE SETUP There was both a main bar area in the upstairs lounge area of the Office for ICIS Apartment Homes. [It has a wonderful vibe of a trendy club, with lots of space and great furnishings.] This set-up permitted the good people at N2 Mixology to prepare the drinks at the bar, as well as set-up server platters full of drinks to distribute. And so I have to say right off how impressed I was with N2 Mixology's ability to cover such a large crowd of people (upward towards 200 by my own personal count). THE BAR Oh my goodness! There were so many delicious cocktail creations, and a shout-out needs to go here about the featured talents of Niko Novick and his crew from N2 Mixology. THE AWESOME REP Since starting N2mixology LLC back in 2011, Novick has been busy consulting with other bars, helping design some of the set-ups around town for new establishments. He has also been busy being booked for many shows after-parties, including the Sundance Film Festival, SXSW, and Toronto Film Fest two years in a row. The guy and his team's drinks are amazing, and the adding of dry ice gives some of the drinks I loved in particular since it gave a very mystical ambiance as they smoke up! THE LOWDOWN I love N2 Mixology and their beverage making and serving talents. They are your "go-to" vendor if you want to arrange a special event where classy drink preparation is a must. read more

I sure wish someone besides JOE answered the phone here this morning. I guess we will never be able to find out what all of the fuss is about due to his rude phone manners. I called today after filling out the online request for info about 10-12 days ago, then emailing about a week ago. When Joe answered the phone this morning, I was relieved to know they were around and could answer some questions. When Joe went into his spiel of asking ME questions, he got very upset if I'd need to stop him for clarification. He was annoyed I didn't have a more specific time than "evening" for the party that I'm in the midst of planning. He was condescending when I said my husband was "into mixology and had been to some of their places" which was I guess the wrong thing to say (??) -- [they have a list of all of the speak-easy-type places and bars in which their mixologists have worked so...?]. When he asked if we had a bar in our house, I said we could rent one -- that also annoyed him. He told me they were very expensive, he also said something about protecting themselves from our guests being rude to his mixologists bc they're young? WTF Joe was super arrogant and told me he'd been doing this a long time and if I would just let him speak this would go better. I was not interrupting him and if I ever did, I would say, "I'm so sorry, let me just stop you for a second..." before clarification. Then he said if you want to talk to somebody else, which I wrongly assumed meant someone AT HIS COMPANY who could clarify things, he told me to go to a different company and to have a nice day. Wow. read more

Mixology is THE THING right now. So you can imagine my surprise when I called N2 Mixology and had an actual mixologist, the infamous and elusive Niko, answer my call after 2 rings! Then something even weirder happened: We chit chatted about his craft for a good 10-15 minutes. There was no rushing to his drink lab or hankering to get back to his nitrogen. He just sat there and answered all my dumb and uncool questions about what mixology entails and what it costs. Plus he had an accent, so that was nice. Fast forward to my party, because duh I booked him. He and Alex and very charming woman who's name escapes me, were THE HIT of the party. Let me list out the things they did that were amazing: -Lit numerous drinks on fire. -Used Nitrogen to make pomegranate honey dust (I think?). -Never made the same drink twice (unless requested, of course). -Dressed as if they may have just come from some sort of apothecary steampunk booze lab full of fancy drinks and a lot of old wood. -Kindly shared with us what was in each drink. -Used their fancy mixologist powers to make drinks that fit people's personalities -Didn't rush out the moment the clock struck 'stop'. -Brought a LABORATORY of tinctures and garnishes. -Brought (what seemed like) a piece of Antarctica to chill our drinks, making mini ice bergs as needed. -Made drinks that smelled like grapefruit and vanilla, but tasted like honey and toasted carmel (magicians). -Did I mention LIQUID NITROGEN??? This group is the creme de la creme of libations. They will come to your house and spoil your taste buds for eternity, so be warned. You will never look at a whiskey sour the same again. There is no other way to drink alcohol. read more

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About 1.5 weeks ago, my husband and I attended an event where N2 Mixology came to supply the etoh (alcohol for all of you non science people). The line and wait to get a delicious concoction made by the bartender was a bit longer than we wanted to wait. But we were so intrigued with all of the fog and noise coming from his little work station. So I just had to stand in awe and watch him a few times to make other people's drinks. I even stood closer to the bar area just to get an more up close look because it was pretty awesome and I had to video the man in action. I love the thought of the use of science mixed in with a hand crafted drink. The bartender's use of the dried ice kind of reminded me of those up and coming new ice cream type of shops, but what makes this more appealing is the alcohol :) If I had to choose between ice cream and alcohol.... well.... =D If only I knew about N2 Mixology before I got married because I would have totally considered having them at my reception because it would just add more flash & flair to the soiree. Having N2Mixology at your next event will definitely impress your guests as it did at the event I attended and have people talking about it for weeks or months & help get your event off to the right start. read more

I need more stars for these guys. We held a private party at my friends house and from the start of putting the event together with John, to the night of the party with Nikko (who's also easy on the eyes, ladies)to his assistant Gus it was a fantastic experience. All the guests were wowed, not just with the full bar set up with the fresh juices and garnishes but with the alcohol 101 that Nikko explained to the group as well as the one on one drink making lessons that each of the guests were able to participate in. There's no way I'd use any other bartender services. N2 Mixology is it, look no further. read more

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Wow, do these guys know what they're doing. Not your average event planner/ caterer bar team. Real knowledgeable and impressive professionals. and entertaining to boot. you can't go wrong with Niko and team. read more

*** That's not cool. People took my photos off the event page that I took of the hot bartender and placed it on here. Credit me at least people -_- ***** But that's not regarding the review of this company... Went to an event featuring N2 Mixology... They use SCIENCE!!! They use science as part of serving drinks. Pretty awesome because I was a science major in college! They created drinks and added extra touches of nitrogen and blowtorches - you know how it reacts with heat!!! SCIENCE! BARTENDER: Man, that bartender was a mix between YOUNG Crispin Glover (from Back to the Future), Gaspard Ulliel (from Hannibal Rising), some of the members of FUN. and Joseph Gordon Levitt = cutie. Yes, he was well dressed and cute! He knew what he was doing! He was quick too. Very professional. He just knew step by step how to make the drink and add the effects. Very organized. DRINK: I ordered a Bourbon Rose drink and OMG, delicious. It had nitrogen added to it to create the dry ice effect and it was delicious! I could drink that like nothing - and I RARELY drink!!! So this is a good sign. OVERALL: You would think they'd need a lot of room to do this kind of stuff but this guy literally had a corner of a small kitchen and was still able to create these beautiful mixes. Awesome job! read more

I absolutely love Niko! I met him at Rabbit Hole and he's my favorite bartender. : ) He's one of the smartest, creative bartenders I've met. Niko definitely knows what he's doing behind that counter. He's super professional and also really fun to talk to. Everything he has created on his menu is super innovative and the presentation is always superb. It's funny cause I ordered a new drink item at Rabbit Hole that had carrots and some other ingredients that you wouldn't imagine would go well in a drink. But I decided to be adventurous and try it anyway, fully trusting Niko, haha. It actually was really tasty and I was surprised that I couldn't even taste the carrot! Basically, Niko is awesome and you won't be disappointed. and ladies, he's cuuuute! ; ) read more

I attended an event the other night and was so excited to see Niko Novick of N2 Mixology was there performing amazing feats of mixology. The amount of artistry and craftsmanship that went into each cocktail was amazing and the drinks themselves were spectacular. My drink had gin, campari, lychee bitters, and was topped with a delightfully delicious and beautiful cucumber foam. I was blown away! My partner in crime had another gin drink with hibiscus and was equally impressed. N2 Mixology is the real deal!!! So professional! So talented! I would definitely hire them for my next event! read more

After worrying about who to use for a professional bartender at my private birthday party, Niko was the right choice. He set everything up, customizing to my needs and making sure all will be perfect. After speaking with him, he recommended Marlyn, who was amazing. In fact, she was the talk of the party, upstaging me, the birthday boy! But that was all good, because everybody had an amazing time. The bartender was very professional, making conversation with all the guests and even offered to help out with cleaning up after the evening was done. When booking another party, I will be sure to give this team a call. Hands down, exactly what you want for a professional team for your personal cocktail party. read more

N2 Mixology, We cannot thank you enough for the amazing bar tending services you and your company provided. We've done this event for 8 years and EVERYONE commented on how amazing the drinks were. How nice you and your staff were. And how AMAZING the drinks were. We raised over $25K and the money is still coming in. Thats a school in El Salvador that gets rebuilt. That means over 100 more kids get an education. You helped with that. With gratitude, OneKid OneWorld Team. read more

Niko is great! He bartends at Rabbit Hole (my favorite bar) Thursdays and Fridays. He is really good at what he does. You'll see it for yourself when you order a drink. He moves with such swag! I am in much like with the Hot Shot. Bunch of puckers and some vodka and there you go, a fruity shot that tastes like watermelon flavored lucas lollipop candy. He's known for his nitrogen ice drinks which I have been wanting to try but was not able to attend the Yelp event he bartended at. He makes the drinks strong and definitely does not hold back on the alcohol. If you're looking for a bartending service, he's the guy for good drinks and a show to watch while he makes them! Otherwise, be sure to stop by Rabbit Hole and try his special concoctions! read more

Niko and his crew are amazing. He has helped me on multiple fundraisers and has been nothing short of perfect. He is very reasonable and really takes complete control and pride in his work. He loves what he does and sets an incredibly high standard for himself and his crew.... For my last event he managed more than 20 bar runners and bartenders without a single issue. He is honest, reliable, and a complete professional. It goes without saying that I give him my utmost recommendation and will continue to use his services in the future. read more

I used N2 Mixology and they are Awesome, Simply Amazing creations and the owner and his mixologest are the BOMB. We love your service at Culinary Delight Catering, we recommend you to anyone that want their party to POP! read more

I don't drink, ever. That clearly wasn't an issue and the team made me two different amazing sweet and sour smooth bubbly concoctions with fresh fruit and god knows what else. They were polite, professional and styled to the 9s. I highly recommend you let them do their thing, you won't be disappointed, I know I wasn't! Thank you for a special night! read more

These guys were great! They were here for our company party and did amazing work with the drinks! Not only are they talented, but they are also very friendly and personable! I would highly suggest hiring them for any events that could use some flair and fun. read more

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Brilliant and masterful. As an event planner myself, these guys are some of the best I have seen behind the bar around the country. They have taught Mixology 101 for fun corporate classes and worked a handful of major events I have been in charge of producing. Not only do they know more about booze and spirits than most, not only do they do flair and fire and nitrogen and science, not only do they fresh squeeze all juices on the day of the event, not only do they chainsaw clear ice blocks into cubes for every party, but every bartender I have gotten to work with and know from Niko to Alex to Carly to Johnnie are all beyond a pleasure to be around. So amazing. So amazing. So amazing. read more

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I agree. I need more stars for this team! Basically, our party was to transform a movie theater concession stand into a bar for a screening. John went back and forth with me for the planning process for weeks and the night of the event, the whole team rocked the house (Niko, Ken, Karli). They are fun and at the same time professional to get the job done and take care of your guests. This made all the difference! Our event was a success and I would refer this company to anyone looking for a good service and overall team! Tip: they take the quality of their work very seriously so be at peace, you will not get the cheap stuff working with them - only the best and the finest!!! read more

Johnny and Niko of N2 Mixology are freaking AWESOME! We recently used them for a 300-guest party. The drinks they created were unique, beautiful and tasty. Every order was filled with attention to detail and pizazz. The bartenders were fun and extremely good looking. What particularly got my attention was that all of their mixers were freshly made including the almond syrup, grenadine, juices, herbs and ginger. The drinks were often served with liquid nitrogen or fire to our guests' amazement. They met with us three times prior to our party to formulate the drink menu and offer us tastings and two more times at the venue to discuss setup without charging us extra or giving us a hard time. Frankly, I'm just trying to figure out a reason to throw another large party so that I can ask them to come back. They promised us a lot and delivered even more than they promised. read more

Using Liquid Life was the best part of my party!! I had a black and white party back in January and this was my first time throwing a real shindig and it couldn't have went any better and I have Liquid Life to thank for that! From the beginning, working with Niko, everything felt so organized and easy. He went back and forth with me through email so we can decide on a drinks menu and sent me pictures of the girls that I can choose from for my party. The girls came (ON TIME) and they were beautiful , professional and a blast to have at my party. I will definitely use Liquid Life for all my future events. You won't be disappointed if you decide to go with Liquid Life for your next event, they made the whole process so stress-free and smooth. Plus, they have great rates and are super fun to work with. read more

Niko is amazing skill filled, crafty, and soooo impressive! I'm always so amazed by your work! The best drinks ever! Muah! Xo

I had my brain melted when frozen by N2 Mixology during SXSW. The pleasure of drinking N2's tasty cocktail concoctions was amplified by the spectacular presentation. The sublimation of the liquid nitrogen makes the look incredible, the freezing of the cocktail topper and the fresh ingredients made the look congruent with the flavors tickling the tongue. Any time you can have N2 Mixology drinks, you should. It's an experience that you'll tell your friends about...and your tongue will thank you. read more

Niko!! This is the best bartender in LA, he knows his stuff and brought the party to life! I will def be using N2 for every event I throw in the future. Cheers for great drinks!!! read more

N2 Mixology is one of the best bartending companies I've had the opportunity to work with. Not only is the staff great and very helpful throughout the planning process, they are such a creative group! Not only was I in awe of all the drinks and the presentations but so was the hundreds of people who attended our event last night! Such a pleasure working with Niko and his team. Looking forward to working with them on many other events!! read more

Simply amazing team that made our event absolutely perfect! Impeccable service, perfect preparation, amazing cocktails and just super, super fun engagement with everyone at our party. They went above and beyond in every way - I can't recommend them enough. They were literally a huge part of making our event absolutely fantastix. I will include them in every event moving forward - they are 100% worth it. read more

An intelligently creative company. Very professional. Very knowledgeable in the art of making the perfect cocktail. All senses are entertained while N2 is working your party. One of my favorite cocktails would be a simple dirty martini.. olive juice is frozen by liquid nitrogen and formed into perfect little balls that float in your martini and melt away in your mouth while you drink it.. Mmmmm perfect. read more

Niko and his drinks were one of the top highlights to our halloween party. The drinks tasted & looked amazing using molecular mixology techniques, better than any high end bar in OC. The process was fun to watch and entertaining for guests. I would highly recommend hiring N2 Mixology for a wow factor and to treat your guests to a special experience. read more

Fabulous job, N2 mixology helped make our party a huge success. The drinks were sensational and Niko and his assistant were very attentive to our guests and to providing each guest with hand crafted specialty cocktails that appealed to their individual palette. Amazing and very impressive set up with the WOW FACTOR. read more

We hired N2 Mixology for two special business events a week apart and were blown away by their professionalism, artistry and attentiveness. We worked with Niko, Jonny and Meagan and cannot recommend them enough. They came extremely prepared with incredible presentation - magical drinks that had everyone oohing and ahhing - and also worked quickly and expertly, making sure that no one had to wait for seconds. Highest recommendation. read more

Very easy to work with. VERY friendly and down to earth which is sometimes hard to find this crazy city. Everyone loved them and the drinks. Can't wait for them to come help us out again! read more

What an awesome experience with N2 mixology. I was attending a party and decided to have a cocktail. At first I was thinking I would play it safe and order a vodka soda, but once I noticed the way the bar was set up I knew I had to get something better. My first drink was an Old Fashioned which was literally the best old fashioned I've ever had. For my second drink I went with the bartender's choice it was muddled strawberry, balsamic vinaigrette, sugar and tequila and it was delicious. Drinks came out super fast and most important they were very polite and professional. I will definitely recommend them to anyone that needs a bartender . read more

John and Sarah helped me throw the best birthday ever! They were so easy to communicate with and made ever step of the way very smooth. I loved having them as my event coordinators. They took all the stress of planning off my shoulders. Their smarts and quick solutions made my job a breeze. Honestly, if your planning any kind of a party these are your guys. They go above ana beyond! They single handily turned my back yard into an 80's dream! Down to the little details of games and trinkets for guests to take. Glow sticks, and the LIGHTING was incredible! It really was my best Birthday party ever and I have thrown many! The bartenders were incredible they had the best drinks ever and even brought Nitrous to make the drinks steam.. All fresh fruits and ingredients hands down the BEST! My friends are still talking about how amazing it was and how much fun they had! I want to thank N2 Mixology. You are an incredible team! Cant wait for my next party! THANKS!!!!!!! read more

N2 Mixology is amazing! Last weekend I hosted a party and Niko mixed the drinks. Every one of my guests commented on how delicious and well presented the drinks were. He can take a simple cocktail and turn it into a masterpiece. It is worth having a party just to have N2 Mixology do the cocktails. read more

Wow! That is the first thing that comes to mind when I think back to our event and how Niko and his assistant helped us out for the night. Our work soiree was back in September and I still hear compliments as to my choice of mixologist! When I first called the number (after reading several 5-star reviews on Yelp), an actual person picked up-- Niko! I described the event and told him that we wanted drinks based around the food we were going to have. He created a unique menu that blew the minds of our guests. The drinks were delicious and our guests kept saying how nice Niko and his assistant were. With the fire element and smoking drinks, our event turned out to be a great success. Thank you, Niko! We will definitely be calling you for our next event!! read more

If I could give six stars I would without hesitation. A friend recommended N2 Mixology and I was astounded by their professionalism, enthusiasm and skill. From John, who set up the whole event, to the service used to deliver the bar, to Niko who amazed my guests with his creations, everyone was top notch. Every single one of my 40 friends who attended the party said that these were the best cocktails they had ever had. I couldn't agree more. What's more is they left my place spotless without an errant glass or discarded bottle. Simply put, they were amazing. read more

These are the best when you are having a party with cocktails and they are young and they know how we are. I like the owner, very cool, laid back and they got tricks. Great, job! read more

N2 mixology rocks! Niko is great to work with and has great energy. Niko and his team are truly experts at what they do. Not only is he very helpful and considerate while planing the event but he is also very aware of the needs of the crowd at the event. He did an amazing job at our engagement party and we will definitely be working with him again at future events. The guests at our party could not stop ranting and raving about the drinks, with comments like, "your bar tenders are mad scientists." Looking forward to working with Niko and his great staff again! read more

Niko and Alex bring the perfect alchemy to mixology! Niko has a true understanding of crafting cocktails and when he utilizes liquid nitrogen -- be prepared for a completely showstopping spectacle! He and his team are true professionals and elevated our event with their professionalism, talent and unique brand of mixology. read more

Niko and John were true professionals!!! We could not have asked for better service, and a more fun environment. Everyone at our party was raving about the drinks. We will absolutely be using them again in the future! It would be a mistake not to hire them for an event. Thanks guys!!!! :) read more