Enjoy Cocktails on the Couch With These DIY Cocktail Kits

Katie Coy, Managing Editor | May 11, 2022 3:12 pm | Add a comment | 199 reads

Since the ban on in-house dining, I have found myself really missing a nice, refreshing cocktail. Now, I consider myself a pretty decent cook, however when it comes to making cocktails I completely suck. They always come out way too strong or I never have the exact ingredients and end up substituting something for another ingredient which completely messes the whole thing up.

Luckily for me, and any other failed cocktail mixologists, Beijing has the perfect solution: DIY cocktail kits and premixed cocktails. We’ve put together a handy list of some of the best deals on offer so that enjoying a nice cocktail after a long day working from home couldn’t be easier.

Slider Nation

Moving beyond just offering delicious sliders, Slider Nation now offer DIY cocktail kits. They have two cocktail kits on available: a Gin and Tonic Kit for RMB 90 and a Bloody Mary Kit for RMB 99. Now, I love myself a gin and tonic, but the real star of the show has to be the Bloody Mary.

Included in the kit is two shots of chili pepper infused vodka, tomato juice, secret seasoning containing homemade celery salt and a variety of garnishes. Combine them at home to create the perfect balance of flavors and adjust for your desired spiciness and you have the ideal brunch accompaniment (or hangover cure).

Slider Nation is available to order on: Meituan Waimai, JSS, Sherpas and Eleme.

Pebbles Courtyard

Due to the current situation in Beijing Pebbles Courtyard have launched a special delivery menu and where would any Mexican restaurant be without offering up some agave spirit-based drinks?

True to form, they’re offering a Mezcal and Ginger DIY Kit hailed as “Gin and Tonic’s Mexican cousin” for RMB 108. The kit includes 150ml of Mezcal of your choice, a bottle of ginger beer, ice and homemade ginger syrup. Along with this they are also offering random bottled BOGOF cocktails daily, and if you’ve ever tried one of their cocktails you’ll know just how good they are, so what are you waiting for?

Scan the QR code in the poster below to place your order!

CHEERS

There are a number of different DIY cocktail kits available from CHEERS, although it should be noted this does vary depending on the store. On Meituan Waimai their Tuanjiehu Sanlitun location currently have 11 different DIY cocktail kits available.

Each set includes a bottle of spirit, cans of mixers and ice, some deals also include glasses and slices of lemon or lime. Prices vary depending on the spirit, for example a Ginberry’s Gin and Tonic Kit will cost you RMB 174 or a Marshall’s Whiskey and Coke Kit will cost RMB 323.

To order search for CHEERS on Meituan Waimai, if you scroll to the bottom on the left there should be a DIY category.

Night Nine

If you’re looking for a big variety of premixed cocktails to order to your door, then look no further than Night Nine. They have a whopping eight different cocktails available ranging from classics like Aperol Spritz to more unique varieties such as Earl Grey Gin Fizz. All their cocktails are priced at RMB 130 for 1000ml for pick up or RMB 150 for 1000ml for delivery.

You can see their full menu of cocktails in the poster below, to order just scan the QR code.

The Hutong

Unable to offer classes at the moment, including their amaing cocktail courses, The Hutong have launched some cocktail packages instead. The cocktails packages are made by their mixologist Jane Chen and the cocktails on offer will change each week. This week they are offering: Hutong Old Fashioned, Rosemary Apple Sour and Pina Colada.

Packages available are RMB 258 for a 500ml bottle or RMB 588 for three 500ml bottles (each 500ml bottle makes five cocktails). Orders can be placed Tuesday – Thursday and cocktails will be made fresh Friday and delivered late Friday afternoon.

Scan the QR code in the poster below to order.

Hulu by TRB

You may have seen some of the great deals running at Peach by Hulu in Sanlitun at the moment, well Hulu by TRB also have some deals to be taken advantage of in the form of cocktails. They have a variety of different packages available for the following cocktails: Sakura, Negroni, Hulu Colada and Margarita.

All four cocktails are available as a package for RMB 90 which includes 110ml of the chosen cocktail, a cocktail shaker and a Hulu cocktail glass. Alternatively, you can order the Sakura, Negroni and Hulu Colada as a package for RMB 150.

To order just search for Hulu on Meituan Waimai or JSS.

The Local

For those wanting to create their own fancy brunch experience at home, The Local has you covered. They offer a Prosecco Mixing Kit for RMB 330 which includes one bottle of prosecco and a selection of berries and juice to mix so that you can create your own Mimosa, Bellini or other prosecco-based cocktail of your choosing. They also have plenty of brunch food available to pair it with if you don’t fancy cooking yourself.

To order search for “LocalPub” on WeChat to find their official account and order through their delivery program. They are also available of JSS, however at time of press the Prosecco Mixing Kit can only be ordered through WeChat.