A great holiday party needs a great bar, and it doesn't take a bartender to set one up. Every Shaker & Spoon kit makes 4 bar-quality drinks with house-made syrups, garnishes, and step-by-step recipes. Stack a few together and you've got a full cocktail menu.
Here's how to build it, with picks from some of the best bartenders in the country.
Margaritas: the crowd favorite
Mission to Margs Two Kit Bundle by agave specialist Sam Jimenez. Two margarita riffs in one box, 8 drinks total:
- Moonage Daydream: flower power syrup, lemon-lime juice, basil hydrosol
- Stardust & Salt: orange pandan sparkle syrup, oolong tea, lemon-lime juice, salted toasted coconut
Every recipe includes zero-proof instructions, so non-drinkers get the same drink.
Ground Control Kit, also by Sam Jimenez. Almond, coffee passion fruit syrup, lemon-lime juice, cold brew, and a dehydrated lime wheel. Zero-proof instructions included. Makes 4.
Miami Sound Machine Kit from our Totally Tequila box. Guava, hibiscus, grapefruit, and lemon-lime in a bright pink tequila cocktail. Makes 4.
Sonámbula Kit from our Speed Rack box. Jalapeño-infused tequila blanco, super lemon juice, chamomile syrup, creole and mole bitters. Makes 4.
Mezcal: the conversation starter
Mezcalloween VI by Chicago bartender Ed Rey. Three mezcal cocktails, each built on an infusion you steep yourself: hibiscus turns the mezcal deep and floral, butterfly pea flower turns it blue, and orange spice black tea brings warm citrus and baking spice. Guests love watching these come together. Makes 12.
Smoke & Pucker. A sparkling mezcal cocktail with ripe peach, lemon, and a playful candy garnish. Makes 4.
Tomb in Bloom Kit from Mezcalloween II. Artichoke, lemon verbena, and a hint of chocolate. Makes 4.
Vodka and gin: the life of the party
Candy Land by Ivy Mix, bar owner, author, and Speed Rack co-founder. Three cocktails for gin or vodka with flavor highlights like caramelized pineapple, orange thyme, black pepper-cardamom, and rainbow candy garnishes. Made for celebrating. Makes 12.
Lychee Wiggle Kit from our All I Drink About Is Food box with Mamrie Hart. Vegan strawberry jell, lychee, and yuzu. Makes 4.
Build your party bar
Each kit makes 4 drinks. Code KIT3 takes $15 off 3 or more kits.
| Party size | Build | Drinks |
|---|---|---|
| 6 to 8 guests | Mission to Margs Two Kit Bundle + Smoke & Pucker | 12 |
| 10 to 12 guests | Ground Control + Miami Sound Machine + Tomb in Bloom + Lychee Wiggle | 16 |
| 15+ guests | Candy Land or Mezcalloween VI box + 3 kits of your choice | 24 |
Party tips
- Offer one cocktail per spirit so every guest finds a favorite.
- Set up a station for each drink with its recipe card, syrup, and garnish.
- Use the margarita kits' zero-proof instructions so everyone gets a real cocktail.
Keep the party going
Start a Shaker & Spoon subscription and get a new bartender-designed box every month. Save 15% on your first box with code CHEERS15 through December 25.