Let’s face it: this year has left quite a few of us in need of something strong to wash it down with. Fear not, because these spots in Edmonton are offering take-home drink kits to give a little taste of that YEG mixologist lifestyle (in sweatpants, of course.) Take a shot at mixing up some of your faves, while continuing to support the Edmonton businesses we know and love.
1) Lone Pine Distilling
From the fresh, the fruity, to the festive, the tastes of Lone Pine Distilling’s Cocktail Kit Gift Boxes hit the mark across the board. Every kit comes complete with one of Lone Pine’s quality liquors, ingredients, and a detailed recipe card to help you or a loved one along your path to great homemade cocktails.
2) Restaurant Yarrow
Restaurant Yarrow’s painstaking approach to both the taste and quality of their food doesn’t stop where their kitchen ends. The Bar at Yarrow’s Cocktail Kits make for a great gift for any cocktail lover, featuring three of their most iconic mixes. Premium local drinks in the comfort of your own home? Sounds like the perfect storm for a Netflix binge sesh to us.
3) El Beso
The Holiday Drink Kits from El Beso combine the smooth decadence of a good tequila with flavour profiles reminiscent of different aspects of the season. Cozy up with kits like the Casa Hot Chocolate, including 375 ml of Casamigos Reposado Tequila, all the fixings of a childhood Hot Chocolate, and a Casamigos mug. And don’t worry, because this flavour party is year-round: their classic Cocktail Kits feature Mexican-inspired mixes that never go out of style.
4) CRAFT Beer Market
Craft some of the most iconic drinks in pub history with CRAFT Beer Market’s Cocktail Kits. And, you can contribute to those in need along the way! In addition to their Cesar, Moscow Mule, and Old Fashioned Kits, CRAFT is partnering with Aviation Gin to create the Aviation Gin Gift Pack. A portion of the proceeds from each Aviation Pack will go towards donations to the Edmonton Food Bank, so you can feel good about treating yourself or a loved one this holiday season.
5) Glass Monkey Gastropub
Even as the Edmonton winter season settles in, we can still enjoy a slice of summer with Glass Monkey Gastropub’s take-home Cocktail Kit. The kit comes complete with the essentials for a living room siesta, including 200 ml of Patron Silver, citrus simple syrup, lime juice, grapefruit juice, and lime-wedge garnishes. Kick back and enjoy summer in December with this citrus-packed home run.
6) DOSC
Looking for a gift for an old soul in your life? DOSC’s Old Fashioned Kit gives the chance to take a shot at crafting this classic: DOSC style. The Old Fashioned Kit features the essentials, with the timeless Basil Hayden bourbon, bittered demerara, and orange. For those that prefer to customize their Old Fashioned experience, DOSC also offers choices from the best of bourbons, ryes, and dealer’s choice add-ons to get the most out of your at-home mixology.
7) The Fort Distillery
In partnership with Fairmont Hotel Macdonald and select YEG locations, The Fort Distillery is now offering their new Tumbler and Rocks bottled cocktails for pickup! Enjoy the quality and care that the Fort infuses into each of their in-house spirits in just three steps: shake, pour, and enjoy. Cut the fuss out of your relaxation time and focus on a moment of comfort and top-tier taste. All you have to worry about is choosing from their five-mix lineup, from the Cosmo to the Daquiri. Don’t want to pick just one? Their 100 ml sizes make it easy to try new flavours without the hassle of stocking up your liquor shelf.
8) LOCAL Public Eatery
Get into drink DIY with LOCAL’s make-your-own cocktail kits! Your faves are all here, with kits tailored to making everything from an Aperol Spritz to Sassy Sangrias featuring ingredients direct from your nearest LOCAL Public Eatery location. With instructions and all the ingredients you’ll need already provided, you can stick to assembling your drinks how you want them, when you want them. The fun doesn’t stop there, as LOCAL is also offering DIY meal kits to pair perfectly with a night of sipping and sitting back.
Melt into relaxation and even further this holiday season with recommendations from the WHERE Wish Book 2020. The gift guide with a selection of over 75 local products includes gifts tailored to help you and your loved ones get into the Christmas self-care spirit! For stocking-stuffers, events, dining, and more, read the full online version here.
