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As the saying goes, “It’s 5 o’clock somewhere!” Although bars and restaurants have slowly started bringing back happy hour — especially now that warmer weather has made its way back to many parts of the country — if the pandemic has taught us anything it’s that we can do more for ourselves at home than we ever thought we could before. That said, why not add becoming an amateur mixologist to the list of pandemic skills you’ve picked up?
What’s great about the monthly subscription boxes below is that whether you plan on treating yourself here and there to a cocktail after a long day of work, will be entertaining intimate groups of friends and family over nice meals, or pre-gaming before a full-on bar crawls, you won’t feel intimidated by the top-quality alcohol that’ll be sent to you from the brands below as you craft their fun and easy cocktail suggestions.
Read up on the five noteworthy cocktail-inspired subscription boxes below and have fun mixing!
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Haus
If you’re unfamiliar with aperitifs, Haus notes that the category of spirits consists of “complex flavors that typically come from fruits, herbs, roots, and botanicals.” Their flavor profiles can range anywhere from on the bitter side to very sweet and/or quite fruity. Generally, the spirits are low-ABV, which means they have less alcohol than whiskey but more than wine. Overall, aperitifs are perfect for enjoying anytime of the day or night — on the rocks or with simple mixers like soda or tonic.
With an abundance of intriguing and delicious flavor combinations like Citrus Flower, Yuzu Ginger, Peach Passionfruit, Rose Rosé, Spiced Cherry, and Grapefruit Jalapeno, a monthly subscription starts at $35.
If you’re not sure which flavor you’re most interested in trying, find their Sampler Kit here.
Cocktail Courier
If you’d like a subscription box that’s customizable depending on your favorite spirit (or what you’re into that month) and one that sends you recipes created by some of the best bartenders in the country, Cocktail Courier is right up your alley. According to their site, their “pre-packed kit along with easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions will turn you into a professional bartender in a matter of minutes.”
Their subscription kit includes the alcohol you’ll need plus the recipe card and other ingredients for $49.99 a month.
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Crafty Cocktails
For something unique, Crafty Cocktails’ selection of monthly subscriptions includes their Crafty Lite Box for only $39.99. You’ll receive two of the three cocktail recipes from their featured box of the month, which amounts to eight cocktails in total.
While the theme of their May 2021 box is “Japanese Whiskey,” past boxes had fun concepts like “Mojito, Mo Fun,” “Musical Mezcal Meyham Cocktail Box,” and “Quarantine and Chill.”
Simple Times Mixers
Simple Times Mixers is a fun subscription box that aims to bring handcrafted cocktail mixers with “the best seasonal ingredients” to your door every month starting at $30. According to the brand, creating a perfectly balanced cocktail becomes super simple with their base that’s comprised of three parts mixer and one part alcohol. Then, you simply add an additional spirit of your choice for an extra kick.
Each subscription box includes a Seasonal 32oz Mixer (10 cocktails), 16oz Exclusive Infused Mixer (5 cocktails) and easy tips to get you mixing.
Crafted Taste
For those that want to invest in their bar cart, Crafted Taste offers splurge-worthy kits that include their Mixer Only subscription for $100 and their monthly Full Kit with Alcohol for $150. With the latter, you’ll receive a 750ml bottle of their featured spirit of the month plus “discover a modern cocktail recipe, master the prep, and play around with the unique ingredients included in each box.” According to the brand, opting for the Full Kit with Alcohol helps expand your bar cart in the long run because they ship you full-sized products “so you can grow your home bar while having a ton of fun.”
