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14 Egg-citing Easter Cocktails to Celebrate a Hoppy Spring in 2023
Easter is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with some delicious Easter cocktails? Whether you’re hosting a springtime brunch or just looking to enjoy some festive drinks, these cocktails will put a spring in your step. From sweet and fruity to bubbly and refreshing, there’s something for everyone in this […]

5 of the Best Oscar Party Ideas + 10 Cocktails for the 2023 Awards Night
Calling all movie and cocktail lovers! The Mixer has rounded up the best Oscar party ideas for 2023. After all, your Academy Awards viewing party has got to be the talk of the town, honey! From Oscar cocktails that really lean into the theme, and after-party approved snacks (from the official 2023 Oscars celeb chef […]

15 Mother’s Day Cocktails for an Extra Special Celebration
Good news, friends! We’ve rounded up fifteen amazing Mother’s Day cocktails to help you celebrate mom on her special day. To be fair, we owe the tireless caregivers in our lives a whole lot more than a fancy mixed drink to thank them for keeping us fed, clothed, (somewhat) clean, and alive during our formative […]

How to Host the Ultimate 1950s Cocktail Party
Getting ready to host a rollicking 1950s cocktail party? That’s the ticket, cool cat! Themed parties are always a gas, and we’ll get you sorted with everything you need to know to set the scene for a swinging shindig second to none. The rise of the cocktail party in the 1950s Cocktail parties were a […]

17 Best Super Bowl Cocktail Ideas in 2023 & How to Batch
Super Bowl Sunday would not be complete without a few Super Bowl cocktails. Sure, you could go with a keg or a few brewskies, but we just know you’re ready to level up. After all, it’s not every day the Kansas City Chiefs square off against the Philadelphia Eagles at the State Farm Stadium in […]

12 St. Patrick’s Day Cocktail Recipes to Make on March 17th
When the clovers grow thick and a pot o’ gold glints at the end of the rainbow, it’s time to pour some St. Patrick’s Day cocktails and say sláinte! There’s a bit of Leprechaun energy in us all, lads and lasses, and it tends to come out on St. Paddy’s, so best you heed the […]

Ultimate Guide to Throwing a Murder Mystery Party
If you want to add a little whodunnit spice to your next event, throw a murder mystery party. It’s a great way to engage all your guests, and we’ve got a ‘how to plan a murder mystery party guide’ to help you to do exactly that. It takes a little work to set up, but […]

14 Irish Cocktails to Serve All Year Round
The best kind of Irish cocktails are a lot like limericks – quirky, amusing, and lots of fun to share with family and friends. To set the scene for a festive St Patrick’s Day, beautiful Bealtaine (May Day), and all sorts of craic-infused DIY get-togethers, we rounded up a selection of 14 cocktails with plenty […]

7 Easy Scotch Cocktails to Make at Your Next Shindig
Gather round wee lassies and laddies, because we’re off to the land that invented the nectar of the gods! That’s right, it’s time for a Scotch cocktail adventure, so throw on your best tartan, grab a walking stick and let’s hit the road. 1. Scotch Old Fashioned The Old Fashioned is not only a delicious […]

Feel Like Royalty with these 10 Classic British Cocktails
Friends, cocktail drinkers, and countrymen! Lend us your taste buds because we’re about to embark on a boozy journey of discovery around the United Kingdom. That’s right, we’re talking British cocktails today, and by Jove, are you in for a tasty treat! We’ve got whiskey, vodka, bourbon, and, as you’d expect from the British, a […]

10 Chinese-Inspired Cocktails to Celebrate the Chinese New Year
Chinese cocktails are enjoying a well-deserved moment in the spotlight right now, and we love the delicate, exotic flavors these mixed drinks bring to the party. Ideal for celebrating occasions like the Lunar New Year, it’s also perfect for casual get-togethers like DIY dumpling night, or at-home screenings of movies like The Battle at Lake […]

12 Rye Whiskey Cocktails to Make at Home
If sugar, spice, and everything nice is your thing, you’ll love our list of best rye cocktails. We’ve got everything from icons and stalwarts, to riffs upon riffs of new and exciting drinks. There’s something for everyone, and even if the spicy edge of rye makes you nervous, we guarantee there’s a cocktail in here […]