#starter kit

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Buy your wife the starter kit.

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At-Home Mocktail Bar ULTIMATE Starter Kit

♡ This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them, at no extra cost to you. I only share things I genuinely use or would choose for myself ♡

I looove the ritual of creating mocktails. It brings me so much joy. The best thing about it is it can be part of your day, afternoon, or evening. I’m not an expert on it, just a hobbyist. And this guide can help you become a hobbyist as well or move deeper into the hobby! This guide is vegan-friendly.

books (for inspiration) for recipes that go deeper than fruit + sparkling water

The Mocktail Club by Derick Santiago → linked here ♡ (affiliate)

Mocktail Lounge by Dylan Swift → linked here ♡ (affiliate)

New Mocktails Bible by Anne Shaeffer → linked here ♡ (affiliate)

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equipment you don’t need everything, but it can help create the ambience & offer convenience

bar cart (optional, but lovely if you want a dedicated space) → linked here♡ (affiliate)

cocktail shaker → linked here ♡ (affiliate)

bar spoon → linked here ♡ (affiliate)

mixing glass → linked here ♡ (affiliate)

jigger (for measuring) → linked here ♡ (affiliate)

muddler (for herbs + fruit) → linked here ♡ (affiliate)

manual citrus press → the one I use ♡ (affiliate)

fine mesh strainer → linked here ♡ (affiliate)

slow masticating juicer → mine ♡ (affiliate) high-speed blender → similar model to mine ♡ (affiliate)

handheld frother → linked here ♡ (affiliate)

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non-alcoholic spirits & wines these add depth and that familiar “cocktail” feeling

gin alternative whiskey alternative rum alternative rosé alternative prosecco alternative red wine alternative white wine alternative tequila alternative aperitif bitters amaretto alternative

→ I’ve linked a few good options above ♡ (they’re affiliate links)

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fruits & herbs to flavor your drinks!

(always double check safety and personal tolerance with herbs if you’re trying something new)

juices (fresh or bottled) pomegranate juice tart cherry juice blood orange juice ginger juice coconut water

aloe vera juice

fresh, frozen, or canned fruit pineapple lychee maraschino cherries

decaf green tea decaf coffee beans

coconut milk powder

hibiscus flowers butterfly pea flowers chamomile juniper berries lavender ashwagandha kava kava dried OR candied citrus

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fizzy add-ins

sparkling mineral water seltzer tonic water ginger beer

apple cider vinegar

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sweeteners & syrups to balance and round everything out

maple syrup agave nectar date syrup vegan honey brown rice syrup

xylitol (white sugar substitute) brown monk fruit (brown sugar substitute)

stevia simple syrup elderflower cordial grenadine lavender syrup hazelnut syrup amaretto syrup almond syrup blue curacao syrup triple sec syrup

glycerin (for making glycerites/homemade non-alcoholic bitters)

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specialty ingredients for a bit of flair!

vegan cocktail foamer OR aquafaba powder edible glitter edible flowers (like pansies OR cherry blossoms) agar agar (for non-alcoholic jello shots) rose water calamansi extract sea salt (for the rim)

→ the hyperlinks above are affiliate links ♡ 

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glassware this is what makes it feel like an experience (even if you’re just putting lemonade in them!)

champagne glasses white wine glasses red wine glasses stemless wine glasses martini glasses coupe glasses rocks glasses highball glasses nick & nora glasses shot glasses

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see more: kitchen tools that make vegan cooking feel deeply satisfying

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I've discontinued mystery boxes from my Etsy (I'll still do them custom, though) but just added these lovely Not-a-mystery boxes! Link in bio if you want one, and more to come.