| Beverage fountains have been around in different | | | | stylish way of serving sparkling wine or punch. These |
| forms for many years. They are essentially miniature | | | | models are a bit pricier than the retro kind, but they |
| fountains that spout drinks instead of water. Light | | | | are worth every penny if you want to throw a lavish |
| enough to be placed on a tabletop and able to hold | | | | evening party that your guests won't forget. Models |
| up to 3 gallons, a multi-tiered beverage fountain is | | | | like these come with lights and punch cups. |
| very chic and will definitely be a memorable | | | | There are also polished-silver beverage fountains. |
| centerpiece at your next party. | | | | These are unique because they can serve hot and |
| There are many models of beverage fountains to | | | | cold drinks. If you are having a winter party and |
| choose from. Some of them are as simple as | | | | want to serve spiced rum, then these would be a |
| dispensers with a glass mixing-case that continually | | | | good choice. They are dishwasher safe, and will keep |
| spouts the beverage in order to keep it cool and | | | | for years without tarnishing. Often, there is a small |
| well-mixed. These "retro" fountains were often seen | | | | vase at the very top for holding a bouquet of |
| in movie theaters in the mid-twentieth century. You | | | | flowers. |
| can now buy them for your own home, and they | | | | No matter what fountain you buy, there are a few |
| can add pizazz to a child's birthday party, or you can | | | | things to keep in mind. Beverage Fountains, with the |
| keep one running all the time with your favorite drink. | | | | exception of retro-fountains, will slowly warm your |
| Retro-fountains are easy to clean and can be | | | | drink, so it's a good idea to chill your drink thoroughly |
| purchased from many retail outfits, as well as online. | | | | and put ice in the bottom tier. You could use a fancy |
| There are also more elegant beverage fountains on | | | | ice mold for this if you want to add an air of |
| the market. You may have seen champagne | | | | sophistication. You can also float lime wedges or |
| fountains at a recent wedding; they are becoming | | | | pineapple slices in a beverage fountain. Do not try |
| quite popular at formal celebrations. These models | | | | using flower petals, however, because they will clog |
| are designed to look like the fountains from old | | | | the machine. |
| Europe. They have multiple tiers and are a very | | | | |