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Whether youre serving a batch of sweet tea or sangria, keep refreshments on tap with these drink dispensers.
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And theyre a must-have for large gatherings where guests are constantly refilling their cups while mingling about.
There are all kinds of drink dispensers on the market, from 1-gallon glass containers to 10-gallon plastic containers.
We considered factors such as design, function, capacity, size, and material.
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We love it for lemonade, fruit punch, and even holiday cocktails.
During testing, we used it for various gatherings, testing the spigot as well.
We also tested theNito standfrom Williams Sonoma, and found that the pair together worked really well.
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Its great for small-batch punches, sangria, lemonade, and more.
We tested it by making a double batch of big-batch mojitos and sweet tea.
Fill it with punch, lemonade, tea, or even mixed drinks.
Do note that its best to hand wash this dispenser.
It holds 3 gallonsor 14+ slim cans, 12 standard 12-ounce cans, or five bottles of wine.
We used it on a boat and had margaritas on tap for the entire day.
Although it did dribble a bit after releasing the button.
Its available in six different colorways, ranging from a red and black swirl to denim.
We tested it with tea and lemonade at gatherings, and added fruit and ice.
To start, we unboxed and cleaned the drink dispensers according to the manufacturers instructions.
After each use, we emptied the dispensers and cleaned them as directed.
Drink dispensers were used at least twice during the testing period.
Determining what you plan to put in the dispenser can help determine which material is best for your needs.
Glass is best for cold liquids, while stainless steel is commonly used to keep liquids hot.
Plastics can go either way, but are also commonly used for cold beverages.
Capacity
When buying a dispenser, think about how many people youre going to be serving.
Having a small dinner party for four people?
you’re able to probably get away with a 1- or 2-gallon dispenser.
Trying to keep an entire soccer team from getting parched?
Youre going to want to invest in a dispenser that holds 3 gallons or more.
It might be best to detach the spigot and clean it thoroughly in these instances.
Questions and Answers
How do you keep drinks hot or cold in a drink dispenser?
For hot beverages, its best to use a dispenser made for hot drinks.
What is the most durable material for a beverage dispenser?
ButDancey York, director of bar and entertainment for Alma at Hotel Zachary, loves glass dispensers.
How much do beverage dispensers cost?
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