Weekends

If you feel like there aren’t enough days in a weekend, you’re doing it wrong!

Lucky for you, we’ve got a solution. Make the most of your weekends and get together with good friends, mix up great cocktails, and create fabulous memories to see you through the following week.

We’re talking about delicious cocktails for your Friday happy hour, easy cocktails to make for Saturday quiz night, and the best cocktails to serve with your Sunday brunch or lunch.

Get that holiday feeling with The Mixer’s collection of weekend faves.

10 Best Tequila and Aperol Cocktails to Sip at Sunset

10 Best Tequila and Aperol Cocktails to Sip at Sunset

We all know and love the Aperol Spritz as the queen bee of Aperol cocktails, but even the mightiest queen has a few lovely ladies-in-waiting— case in point, these delicious tequila Aperol cocktails. This delightful combo is totally a thing, and we’re very excited to introduce you to a few Mexican-inspired clinkers that come to […]

Sip & Savor: 13 Tastiest Asian-Inspired Cocktails Unveiled

Sip & Savor: 13 Tastiest Asian-Inspired Cocktails Unveiled

Asian cocktails are vibrant, diverse, timeless, and almost always have a tasty hint of intrigue in the mix—much like the continent itself. Inspired by this captivating region with its splendid array of landscapes, climates, cultures, and people, we’ve compiled a list of our favorite Asian drinks to spark a touch of wanderlust in your palate. […]

15 Vermouth Cocktails for Sophisticated Sipping

15 Vermouth Cocktails for Sophisticated Sipping

Vermouth cocktails are making a big splash in the drinkscape, and this exciting renaissance is the result of a few fun trends converging. The low-ABV movement loves a fortified aperitif moment because it adds complexity without packing too heavy a punch, while the resurgence of classic drinks like the Negroni and Manhattan has also ushered […]

The Complete Guide to Simple Syrups

The Complete Guide to Simple Syrups

Simple syrup is the little unsung hero of the home bar, and the best part is that there are so many simple syrup flavors to play with! Essentially, it’s just sugar and water having a dance party, creating this sweet, versatile canvas that you can customize with almost anything. From herbs, and fruits, to coffee […]

10 Vanilla Vodka Cocktails to Satisfy Your Sweet Cravings

10 Vanilla Vodka Cocktails to Satisfy Your Sweet Cravings

Vanilla vodka cocktails are trending hard, and we’ve got the inside scoop as to why. The craft cocktail scene thrives on innovation, and vanilla vodka offers a unique canvas for home mixologists to play with. Whether it’s infused with seasonal fruits, paired with unexpected ingredients like lavender or rosemary, or used in savory-sweet twists on […]

11 Chocolate Liqueur Cocktails to Elevate Your Evening

11 Chocolate Liqueur Cocktails to Elevate Your Evening

Let’s be honest – chocolate is nothing short of a blessing to the human race. It’s really no wonder that chocolate liqueur cocktails are so popular at the moment. Did you know that aside from being ridiculously tasty, it could even make you happy? No kidding! Real cacao contains an amino acid that helps the […]

Best Charcuterie Board Ideas for a Party at Home

Best Charcuterie Board Ideas for a Party at Home

Are you ready to elevate your snack platters to a whole new level of epic deliciousness in 2024? Fantastic! We’ve assembled our top charcuterie board ideas for a party at home, and it’s looking super tasty. Let’s dive right in.   A short history of charcuterie boards Charcuterie board party ideas may seem like a modern […]

Guide to Hosting a Mad Hatter Tea Party for Adults at Home

Guide to Hosting a Mad Hatter Tea Party for Adults at Home

You’re entirely bonkers. But I’ll tell you a secret: all the best people are. So, it’s a good thing you’re gathering Mad Hatter Tea Party ideas, friend! Join us as we get curioser and curioser, and set the scene for an Alice in Wonderland-inspired tea party that will have you believing six impossible things before […]

Fantastic Glow Party Ideas for Adults

Fantastic Glow Party Ideas for Adults

It’s about time we share our stash of glow party ideas, don’t you think? After all, who are we to gatekeep radiant vibes and dazzling hues? Planning a glow party is all about setting the scene for a fluorescent fiesta that’ll leave everyone glowing with excitement. From neon outfits that dazzle to sensational drinks that […]

11 Best Blue Mocktails (Non-alcoholic) to Try in 2024

11 Best Blue Mocktails (Non-alcoholic) to Try in 2024

Looking for blue non-alcoholic drinks that bring the fun without the buzz? Step right up! The Mixer team has rounded up a line-up of indigo-hued sippers that come to the party with that unmistakable seaside holiday vibe, sans the alcohol, so you can get clinking whenever the mood strikes.    How do you make drinks blue […]

Master the Art of Clarification with These 8 Clarified Cocktails

Master the Art of Clarification with These 8 Clarified Cocktails

When it comes to mastering the art of clarified cocktails, the most important thing to realize is that there is a fair amount of magical science-y things involved. Clarification involves removing impurities and cloudiness from a cocktail to achieve a crystal-clear appearance without sacrificing flavor, and while it’s definitely tricky, it’s also 100% awesome.   This […]

15 Traditional Greek Cocktails to Make at Home

15 Traditional Greek Cocktails to Make at Home

Opa, cocktail fans, it’s time to take a deep dive into the wonderful world of Greek cocktails! We love an island vibe, and the blue-and-white fantasy of a lingering stay on a Greek isle always has us craving dolmades, spanakopita, a smattering of sand on our toes, and something cool and delicious to clink as […]