These Cocktail Kits Are a Sip of High Society
Do you ever wish there was a way that all the premium craft ingredients you need for tasty cocktails would magically appear at the door? The kits contain everything you need to mix delicious drinks at home, and they also make for great gifts. Whether you are looking for a unique association of like-minded individuals or a one-time craft experience, several local distilleries now ship complete cocktail kits to your doorstep.
The Sipping Society by Dillon’s Small Batch Distillers
With The Sipping Society, you can join a club that handles all the heavy lifting and delivers complete cocktail kits with everything you need to make bar-quality drinks at home. Founded by Dillon’s Small Batch Distillers, the society is currently accepting new members who love nothing more than experiencing the latest samples in the cocktail world and discovering what goes into making some of Canada’s most-loved craft spirits.
Membership begins with a welcome kit, designed to help you get primed for “at-home cocktail-ing.” Then, get ready to unbox four annual home deliveries that include all the premium ingredients needed for a new craft cocktail experience — and a few bonus treats, like bottled cocktails or samples of forthcoming releases. Dillon’s is unique in that, not only does it make award-winning gin, rye whisky, vodka, and other spirits, but it also has its own line of bitters and a range of tasty liqueurs.
Seasonal Offerings and Fall Favorites
Alongside the kits included in The Sipping Society, Dillon’s is introducing two additional cocktail kits to usher in the fall, available both at Dillon’s Small Batch Distillers and online:
- The Pear Collins: features a combination of Dillon’s Pear Gin, rosemary and clove syrup, lemon juice, and pear bitters, garnished with pear slices.
- Fall Cinnamon Spice Mule: consisting of Dillon’s Vodka, orange liqueur, cinnamon syrup, ginger bitters, ginger beer, and a cinnamon stick garnish.
Premium Kits from Local Distilleries
Several other distilleries offer unique ways to shake things up for the cocktail-loving crowd. Young & Yonder, based in Healdsburg, offers a "Cocktail of the Month Kit" and takes on favorite classic cocktails. Meanwhile, Petaluma’s Griffo Distillery offers close to two-dozen cocktail kits for purchase on its website, ranging from variations of the classic whiskey sour to herbal twists on the Tom Collins.
| Distillery | Cocktail Kit Name | Key Ingredients | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Young & Yonder | The Holiday Coffee | Spirits Vodka, Dulce de Leche Syrup, Blue Bottle Coffee Cold Brew | $45 |
| Young & Yonder | Bourbon Old Fashioned Kit | Bourbon, Honey Aromatic Bitters, Old Fashioned Syrup | $80 |
| Griffo Distillery | Winter's Remedy Old Fashioned | Stony Point Whiskey, Chaiwalla Bitters, Premium Cocktail Cherries | $99 |
| Griffo Distillery | Elder-Hop Tom Collins | Scott Street Gin, Elderflower Hop Syrup, Lagunitas Hop Water | $78.30 |
Creative and Bespoke Options
Sebastopol’s Spirit Works Distillery scores bonus points for the fun names attached to its cocktail kits, such as The Naked Ape, Rhythm & Booze, and Crystal Healing. For those looking for a truly unique gift, Bitter & Sweet Cocktails can curate a custom cocktail recipe bespoke to your loved one. Based on a brief interview, they will create a truly special cocktail kit including the ingredients and a special toast to help you get inspired by delicious recipes.
