It’s no surprise sales of alcohol have skyrocketed since Boris told us socialising in bars and restaurants was a definite no-go way back in March. The British nation loves a good tipple or two, and as we’ve been slowly creeping towards the summer months, the talk of al fresco drinking in our back garden sounded all too tempting! So to help social distancing that little bit more bearable, we’ve pulled together a list of all the best DIY cocktail kits which can be delivered direct to your door! So go ahead and release your inner Carrie and sip on home made Cosmo’s until your heart’s content…
Build a Box by Nio Cocktails, £19.50
Created by Head Mixologist Patrick Pistolesi, this no-fuss DIY kit features all the classics! Each box holds three, six or nine cocktails and you can choose from a selection of fifteen blends such as the Manhattan, Negroni and Whiskey Sour. Each cocktail is packaged in its own sleek sleeve and are ideal to spread out on your table for a fine selection of after dinner quarentinis.
The Cocktail Man Luxe Chocolate Espresso Martini Kit, £24.00
Voted the UK’s best mixologist by GQ, Esquire and the Independent, James Vyse provides you with a professional cocktail lounge experience in the comfort of your own home. If you’re the type of tipple lover who loves to try out a variety of different cocktails on the regular, try your first box today through a monthly subscription starting from £60 and get to try The Cocktail Man’s latest recipes before anyone else. Or alternatively try this espresso martini kit for that extra level of fanciness.
Enemigo Lemon Margarita Set, £59.95
Who doesn’t love a Margarita?! Traditionally used with lime, try making this uniquely delicious alternative to the classic mexican cocktail with the Tequila Enemigo 89 and Two Keys Spanish Lemon Mixer Set. Simply fill a tumbler ¾ of the way full of crushed ice and pour in 50 ml of Enemigo and top up with Two Keys Lemon Mixer for the perfect summer serve.
What could scream summer more than a spritz? The Food Market has answered our aperitif prayers with this essential gift set. Packed with prosecco, aperol, San Pellegrino sparkling water, Sicilian olives and an orange for an authentic Italian finish; this gift set has everything you need to make the perfect Aperol Spritz.
The Bellini Box, £33.50, Fortnum & Mason
Keep your cocktail making simple with the sweet blend of the finest prosecco and peach nectar provided by Fortnum & Mason. Produced in steep slopes in the foothills of the Dolomites, this crisp blend of prosecco adds a little luxury to the classic Bellini – served straight up; without ice in a fancy flute!
