Raising the Bar (Cart) Part 2: Cocktail Mixers
Yesterday, we spotlighted the garnishes we’re going to get back into the cocktail game with, and today, we’re giving you the mixers. These puppies are oh-so-easy ways to change it up from the old vodka soda that is actually getting so boring – after ten years of drinking it – that you’ve considered going back to vodka and… Diet Coke? Fear not. We will not let you regress to your college mixers of Skinny B*&*%s and tube tops. There’s a whole world of cocktail mixers out there, people.
Apple Pie Drinking Vinegar
This cold weather makes us want to drink darker, heartier drinks, and we never shy away from apple pie. We’re going to splash this in hot toddies, and we’re definitely also going to make this.
Our Product Pick: Michigan Apple Pie Vinegar
How to Use It: Michigan Apple Pie Ginger Switchen + Rum Cocktail From Hatchery
Cherry Grenadine
Okay, sue us. We still love Shirley Temples. But this fancy, artisanal grenadine makes us feel a little better about our love of the sugary stuff. We’re going to spike our Shirleys with whiskey (but you can also do it with vodka) to show everyone how mature we’ve become.
Our Product Pick: Quince and Apple Cherry Grenadine
How to Use It: Dirty Shirley Temple from Everyday Dishes
Sriracha Margarita
There is no time of year when we don’t appreciate a marg. But this darker, spicier version appeals to us even more so when we’re surrounded by slush and wishing we were on a beach in Cabo.
Our Product Pick: Sriracha Margarita Mix by Cocktail Crate
How to Use It: Cocktail Crates’s Sriracha Margarita
Ripe Juices
Sometimes when you’re drinking, you sort of want to feel like you’re cleansing, too. That’s where Ripe Bar Juice comes in with cold-pressed mixers for Bloody Maries, punches, and Mojitos. We especially like the versatility of Lemon Sour, which is made with agave and cold-pressed lemon juice, and is sure to elevate a Tom Collins or a Whiskey Smash.
Our Product Pick: Ripe Classic Lemon Sour Mix
How to Use It: The Sidecar by Ripe Bar Juice
Dirty Sue
This product has been a part of our lives for years now, but we really can’t stress how much we love it enough. Saved from straining olive juice out of jars, dirty-martini mixing can now be a civilized affair. Just a few drops and your martini is ready to party.
Our Product Pick: The Original Dirty Sue Olive Juice
How to Use It: A Classic Martini
