Cocktails To Your Package Recipe

1. Build individual cocktails

Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice (about 1 cup). Add 2 oz vodka, 1/3 oz orange liqueur, 1/3 oz simple syrup, 1 oz fresh orange juice, and 1/3 oz fresh lemon juice to the shaker.

2. Dry shake (without ice) 5 seconds if you prefer a slightly frothy texture from citrus, then add ice and shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until the shaker is chilled to the touch.

3. Strain the mixture into a chilled Collins or highball glass filled with fresh ice (about 3/4 cup).

4. Taste the strained cocktail and, if you prefer a sweeter profile, add 1/4 oz agave or an extra 1/4 oz simple syrup into the shaker before the final shake and re-strain.

5. Top each glass with 1/2 cup (about 4 oz) club soda to add effervescence. Add 1–2 dashes of Angostura bitters to the top of each finished cocktail and gently stir once to combine without losing carbonation.

6. Garnish with an orange wheel on the rim and a lemon twist on the surface. Clap a mint sprig between your hands to release aroma and place it on top if using.

7. If assembling as a packaged cocktail for delivery or an event, include separate small ice packs and a small bottle or canister of chilled club soda so recipients add the sparkling element just before drinking.

8. In a clean, large pitcher or sanitized 1 L bottle, combine 24 oz vodka, 4 oz orange liqueur, 8 oz fresh orange juice, 4 oz fresh lemon juice, and 2 oz simple syrup. Stir gently to combine. Do not add club soda to the batch if you plan to package—keep the carbonation separate.

9. Chill the batch thoroughly (4 °C / 40 °F) for at least 1–2 hours before packing. Fill individual 8–12 oz sanitized bottles with ~6 oz of the cocktail base per bottle, leaving headspace for soda if desired. Seal and keep refrigerated.

10. Include instructions for the recipient: chill, pour over ice, top with 4 oz chilled club soda, add 1–2 dashes bitters, garnish with orange wheel and lemon twist, and enjoy.