The Craft

Dinner parties, galas and black-tie events, oh my! ’Tis the season for entertaining, and as everyone knows, a well-stocked bar and delicious supply of cocktails can make or break any event. Creating a good cocktail can be tricky, but that’s no reason to avoid mixed drinks at your next soiree! Making mixed drinks you could find in any restaurant is all about using premium ingredients. From top-shelf labels to stunning garnishes, a good cocktail offers mind-blowing flavor from first sip ’til last swallow—and one mixer that guarantees delicious flavor is Crafted Cocktails.

Developed by Felicia Vieira, Crafted Cocktails creates the sophisticated flavors found in a high-end bar or restaurant. After working with mixologists and experimenting at home, Vieira found ideal blends for her cocktails that don’t include high quantities of processed sugars. The company has developed all-natural, healthier cocktail mixes that offer truly unique and sophisticated flavors—and thus, Crafted Cocktails was born. Bringing flavorful, easy-to-make cocktails straight to your home, Crafted Cocktails allows you to quickly create delicious drinks as you entertain the evening away.   

Blackberry Cocktail

1 fluid ounce white rum

1/2 fluid ounce Blackberry Shrub

3 fluid ounces soda water

Lime wedge

Ice cubes

Blackberries

Fresh mint leaves

Made with fresh berries and garnished with mint, this colorful cocktail tastes too good to be true. For those who love rum and hate sugary mixers, a whimsical Blackberry Cocktail is the perfect addition to any low-key affair.

Combine the Blackberry Shrub, white rum, ice and soda water; mix well. Top with a squeeze of lime––to taste––and fresh blackberries. Garnish with mint leaves.

Moscow Mule 

1 1/2 fluid ounces vodka 

1 fluid ounce Ginger Shrub 

Ice cubes

Lemon rind

A classic cocktail for any black-tie event, the Moscow Mule breathes sophistication and poise. Combine high-end vodka with a delicious ginger blend to create a fiery combination for your latest company soiree—the elegant aura of a Moscow Mule will always impress.

Mix vodka and Ginger Shrub together in an ice-filled glass. Garnish with lemon rind.

Island Breeze

1 1/2 fluid ounces coconut rum

3 fluid ounces Lanai Jalapeño Pineapple Mix

Ice cubes

Pineapple wedge

The cool fall days and chilly autumn nights usher in a need for warm sunshine and an island vacation—perhaps a tropical theme is exactly what your next barbecue craves. Kick your feet up and feel the Caribbean vibe with a spicy Island Breeze cocktail.

Mix coconut rum, Lanai Jalapeño Pineapple Mix and ice. Shake well. Garnish with a pineapple wedge.

The Founder

1 fluid ounce vodka

3 fluid ounces Moonlight Spicy Watermelon Mix

Ice cubes

Lime wedge

Mint leaves

Balancing sugar, spice and everything nice, The Founder is a sweet watermelon drink with a slight kick. Enjoy an addictive standout vodka creation sure to keep your guests coming back for more.

Combine vodka, ice and Moonlight Spicy Watermelon Mix. Shake well, then add a squeeze of fresh lime to taste. Garnish with mint leaves.

Bikini Chi Chi

1 1/2 fluid ounces vodka

1/2 fluid ounce Pineapple Shrub

3 fluid ounces coconut water

2 fluid ounces seltzer water

Ice cubes

Pineapple wedge

For a fruity vodka drink to down on your next girl’s night, the Bikini Chi Chi is a must. This tropics-inspired cocktail is made with coconut water, so it hydrates and helps hinder the hangover—perfect for an all-night gab session with your favorite girls!

Combine Pineapple Shrub, coconut water, vodka and seltzer water. Shake, then pour over ice into a 12 ounce highball. Garnish with a slice of pineapple.

Emerald Gimlet

1 1/2 fluid ounces vodka

2 fluid ounces Gimlet Mix

Ice cubes

Basil leaves

Like super-spy James Bond, we prefer our drinks shaken, not stirred. As such, the demure Emerald Gimlet is a delicious product made by mixing vodka with lime and basil. A simple cocktail for any charity gala or event, a gimlet goes well with anything.

Mix vodka, ice, and Gimlet Mix. Shake well, then pour into cold martini glasses. Garnish with a basil leaf.

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