Summer has unofficially arrived, and I think we could all use a good cocktail. If you’re ready to try your hand at bartending, here are some Boston-area restaurants that are delivering cocktail kits to your door. Just add booze!
Alcove
This Mediterranean-inspired
restaurant is delivering all sorts of cocktail supplies, including Bloody Mary, margarita, daiquiri, and lemon drop mixes, and everything you need to stock your home bar. Pick up is also available at their downtown location.
alcoveboston.com
Backbar
Do you miss ordering custom cocktails? Somerville’s
Backbar is making kits that include a special mix of flavors based on your spirit and flavor preferences. You can pick up at the bar or get it delivered.
backbarunion.com
Blossom Bar
Blossom Bar wants to make your life more tropical with home bartending kits with rotating flavor options, cocktail ice cubes, garnishes, pineapple mugs, and bendy straws. Pick up is available, or delivery within two miles of their Brookline location, with a $20 charge, or free with $100 purchase.
blossombarbrookline.com
Eataly
Summer means frozen cocktails, right?
Eataly has you covered with their frosé kit complete with rosé, brachetto, lemon simple syrup, and fun straws. Bellini kits are also available through pick up at their Boston location or through your favorite delivery app.
eataly.com
Fat Baby
This
Southie haunt has summer on the brain. They're delivering Mai Tai mixes and their “Cry Baby” mix, which makes hibiscus margaritas, through DoorDash or Caviar.
fatbabysouthboston.com
Stillwater
Stillwater’s specialty is comfort food, and its cocktail kits are a part of that. You can make mimosas at home with their Brunch Bubbles kit, which includes a bottle of bubbly and two juices, or grab a Guinness float kit for only $6. You can pick up or get them delivered through Caviar.
stillwaterboston.com
Summer Shack
Jumpstart the summer with
Summer Shack's cocktail kits, including the popular Aku Aku Scorpion Bowl mix (you add the brandy and rum). Available for pickup and delivery through Caviar.
summershackrestaurant.com
Aloha #ThirstyThursday, we've come prepared!🍹 Check out Shack's latest Cocktail Kits to-go - featuring the famous Aku Aku Scorpion Bowl, Shack Margarita, & for your weekend #brunch shenanigans, Shack's Bloody Mary mix! All available for takeout & delivery! #Cambridge pic.twitter.com/P6tDUDzSQN
— Summer Shack (@JWSummerShack) April 9, 2020
The Porch
Medford’s
new spot for Southern cuisine is delivering detailed Bloody Mary kits, and the Chilloma Cocktail Kit, a combination of grapefruit and lemon juices, and all the accompaniments for refreshing cocktails.
grubhub.com/restaurant/the-porch-175-rivers-edge-dr-medford
There are plenty of local liquor stores, bars and restaurants throughout the state of Massachusetts that are offering delivery and takeout during these times. Visit the websites and social media of your favorite spots to find out how you can show your support.