13 Most Amazing Virtual Happy Hour Cocktail Kits in 2024
Updated December 4, 2023
With the rise of the virtual happy hour came the virtual happy hour cocktail kit! And we’re not complaining— virtual happy hour cocktail kits make for an easier party set up, especially when delivered to each guest’s door. Here are the 13 most amazing virtual happy cocktail kits that offer everything from a standard cocktail kit, pre-made bottled cocktails, or a custom experience with a professional mixologist.
Virtual Happy Hour Cocktail Kits Comparison Chart
Number | Cocktail Kit | Pros | Cons | Hosted? | Alcohol Included? | Cost |
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1 | Avital Virtual Mixologist | Featuring bartender, host, and seasonal cocktail kits, mocktails available | Upscale, not for all budgets | ✅ | ✅ | $110 Per Person |
2 | W&P Old Fashioned Cocktail Kit | Compact and cute, easy to transport. Great for DIY happy hours | Spirit not included | ❌ | ❌ | $16 Per Kit |
3 | Curious Elixirs Booze-Free Cocktail Kit | Inclusive experience, pre-made cocktails for easy setup and cleanup | Monthly subscription required | ❌ | ❌ | $36 Per Kit |
4 | Straight Away Cocktails Virtual Happy Hour | Pre-made cocktails for easy setup and cleanup | Low interaction | ✅ | ✅ | $85 Per Person |
5 | Confetti’s Beer Tasting | Seasonal variations and non-alcoholic beer available | Not suitable for non-beer drinkers | ✅ | ✅ | $90 Per Person |
6 | Cocktail Courier’s Seasonal Cocktail Kits | Highly seasonal, customize your kit | Non-hosted | ❌ | ✅ | $37 Per Kit |
7 | Seedlip Recipe Bundle | Inclusive and high-end | No options for alcoholic cocktails | ❌ | ❌ | $99 Per Kit |
8 | Craftly’s Gin Making Kit | Highly interactive and unique | Can’t drink right away | ❌ | ❌ | $60 Per Kit |
9 | InBooze Sangria Infusion Kit | Easy and low cost | Low interaction, can’t drink right away | ❌ | ❌ | $20 Per Kit |
10 | Epicurean Trader’s Deluxe Bloody Mary Kit | Great for brunch event | Not a crowd-pleaser | ❌ | ✅ | $80 Per Kit |
11 | Shaker & Spoon’s Spirit Boxes | Makes 4 different cocktails | Huge selection, hard to choose | ❌ | ❌ | $60 Per Kit |
12 | Haus’ Low ABV Spritz Kit | Trendy low ABV cocktails | Low interaction, few ingredients | ❌ | ✅ | $50 Per Kit |
13 | Avital Margaritas y Munchies | Expertly hosted, includes drinks and snacks | Upscale, not for all budgets | ✅ | ✅ | $225 Per Person |
Top Recommendation
1. Try an Avital Virtual Happy Hour with Award-Winning Mixologist & Seasonal Cocktail Kit
The Avital Virtual Mixologist is a virtual happy hour experience with cocktail kits delivered to guests is a live, 1-hour event. Led by an Award-Winning Mixologist and facilitated by an Avital Emcee Host, guests get hands-on to make two incredible, seasonal cocktails. The Avital team takes care of all the details, providing a seamless experience for your team building or private group event.
Cost: Starting at $110 Per Person
What’s Included:
Cocktail Kit
Each kit includes ingredients to make 2 cocktails. Kit inclusions vary by cocktail, but typically include:
- High-Quality Spirit
- Housemade Syrups & Bitters
- Fresh Citrus
- Deluxe Garnish
- Recipe Card
1-Hour Live Event
An expertly guided experience where guests get hands-on with the experts, including:
- Award-Winning Mixologist
- Expertly Trained Avital Emcee Host
- Hands-On Cocktail Crafting (Make 2 Rounds)
- Mixologist Q&A
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2. Try the Old Fashioned Cocktail Kit from W&P
A sleek, compact design fits enough ingredients for two Old Fashioned cocktails, made right at your desk. This Old Fashioned kit is great for those low on space and a perfect transition from work to happy hour. The only thing not included is the “hard stuff” as W&P puts it, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing as guests can choose their favorite brand of whiskey.
Cost: $16.00 Per Kit
What’s Included:
- 3.125″ x 4.25″ x 1″ Tin
- Recipe Card
- Bar Spoon
- 1/2 oz Jigger
- Aromatic Bitters
- Cane Sugar
- Linen Coaster
Image Credit: curiouselixirs.com
3. Go Nonalcoholic with Curious Cocktail Club
As far as virtual happy hour cocktail kits go, we like this one for the uniqueness. Curious Cocktail Club ships a monthly variety pack of deliciously crafted nonalcoholic elixirs. This subscription service is an easy way to set up a monthly hang, and include drinkers and non-drinkers. All bottles are booze free and made with organic ingredients. Bonus: since it’s booze-free, you don’t have to worry about the restrictions around sending spirits to different states.
Cost: $36 Per Kit (Includes 8 Cocktails in 4 Bottles) or $89 Per Kit (Includes 24 Cocktails in 12 Bottles)
What’s Included (Monthly):
- Rotating Selection of 3 Pre-Made, Booze-Free Craft Cocktails
- Delivered in Glass Bottles or Cans
Image Credit: straightawaycocktails.com
4. Sip on Some “Astonishing” Bottled Cocktails
Straightaway bottles have some “astonishing cocktails” as they put it, and it’s true! What’s more astonishing than being able to pour a well-made Negroni or a Paper Plane straight from the bottle? Well, get ready for Straightaway’s virtual happy hour where you’ll sip on ready-made cocktails and learn about the history of drink-making. It’s as easy as—you guessed it—opening a bottle.
Cost: Starting at $85 Per Kit
What’s Included:
- 6 x 200ml Bottles:
- Lintik (25% ABV)
- Negroni (36% ABV)
- Oregon Old Fashioned (41.5% ABV)
- The Swizzle (25% ABV)
- Margarita (25% ABV)
- The Cosmos (25% ABV)
5. Get Hoppy with Confetti’s Beer Tasting Experience
This is a great option if you’ve tried many virtual happy hour cocktail kits and want to do something a little different. There are many nuances to beer and a Virtual Beer Tasting will help you answer all your questions. Learn about the look, mouthfeel, smell, and more as you explore the flavor profiles of lagers, ales, and IPAs.
Cost: $90 Per Person
What’s Included:
- 30-60 Minute, Guided Experience
- Beer Buff
- Beer Tasting Kit with 4 Cans of Different Beers
Image Credit: cocktailcourier.com
6. Choose from Cocktail Courier’s Seasonal Cocktail Menu
Cocktail Courier specialized in seasonal, high-quality cocktail kits delivered. You can even customize your kit with custom wraps, cards, and more for a VIP mixology experience. It’s easy to customize and send large cocktail kit orders for a group.
Cost: Starting at $37 Per Kit
What’s Included:
- Spirit
- Fresh Ingredients
- Easy-to-Follow Recipe Card
Image Credit: seedlipdrinks.com
7. Seedlip Non-Alcoholic Spirits & Recipe Bundle
This Seedlip set comes with three bottles of non-alcoholic spirits, plus the Seedlip Cocktail Book. It’s everything you need to start crafting non-alcoholic cocktails at home. We love this cocktail kit because it’s not only zero proof, but also allergy friendly and calorie free, using natural ingredients. A great inclusive cocktail kit to host your own happy hour or for holiday gift giving
Cost: $99 Per Kit
What’s Included:
- 1 x 700ml Bottle of Garden 109
- 1 x 700ml Bottle of Spice 94
- 1 x 700ml Bottle of Grove 42
- Seedlip Cocktail Book
Image Credit: us.craftly.com
8. Make Your Own Gin
Making gin is surprisingly easy with a little guidance and a few supplies. Do Your Gin is a delivered “make your own gin” kit that encourages you to get creative. You’ll get the standard juniper berries, but you’ll also get thinks like cardamom, lavender, hibiscus, and more to make your gin completely unique and your own. Each kit will produce 3 bottles of gin, however the gin is not included in the kit.
Cost: $60 Per Kit
What’s Included:
- 10 Exotic Botanicals
- 2 Glass Bottles with Wooden Corks
- Metal Funnel
- Full Instruction Pack
Image Credit: inbooze.com
9. Super Easy Sangria Infusion Kits
Sangria is a favorite for a reason. It’s fruity, bold, complex, and most importantly… contains wine. Who doesn’t love that?! And who doesn’t love a no frills gift that makes a delicious beverage come to life in with almost no effort? These Sangria infusion cocktail kits contain dehydrated fruits and spices that make an incredible sangria with almost no effort on your part. All you need to do is pour two bottles of wine over the sangria infusion packet and let it sit on the counter or in your fridge in a pitcher. Each packet makes enough for 8-10 servings.
Cost: $20 Per Kit
What’s Included:
- 2oz Packet with Dried Fruits & Spices
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10. All-Inclusive Bloody Mary Kit
Hosting a brunch happy hour? Get this all-inclusive Bloody Mary kit, with tomato juice mixer, pickles, and small batch vodka. You can also invite guests to bring additional bloody mary garnishes for added enjoyment
Cost: $80 Per Kit
What’s Included:
- Premium Vodka (750ML)
- Organic Bloody Mary Mixer (32OZ)
- Garnishing Pickles
- Recipe Card
Image Credit: shakerandspoon.com
11. Shaker & Spoon Spirit Kits
Each of Shaker & Spoon’s cocktail boxes are built around one spirit, showcasing various styles of cocktail-making. The recipe cards (and how-to videos) guide you through mixing and garnishing the cocktails, step by step, and the glossary explains any unfamiliar bartending terms. All of the ingredients are included, except the alcohol and make 12 cocktails (4 from each recipe).
Cost: $60 Per Kit
What’s Included:
- All Ingredients for 12 Cocktails (Except Alcohol)
- Syrups
- Bitters
- Garnishes
- Aromatics
Image Credit: try.drink.haus
12. Haus’ Low ABV Spritz Kit
Haus aperitifs are a great option when you don’t want to get tooooo boozy. And it seems a lot of other people want the same thing. Low ABV drinks are coming on the market and are flying off the shelves! The Spritz Kit is perfect for the spritz lovers wanting to make quality cocktails at home. This kit features 4 of our signature Haus aperitifs for easy entertaining. Each bottle is perfectly sized for 2-3 drinks.
Cost: $50 Per Kit
What’s Included:
- 1 x 200ml Bottle of Lemon Lavender Aperitif
- 1 x 200ml Bottle of Citrus Flower Aperitif
- 1 x 200ml Bottle of Pomegranate Rosemary Aperitif
- 1 x 200ml Bottle of Rose Rosé Aperitif
12. Have a Fiesta with Margaritas y Munchies
The Margaritas Y Munchies experience is an all-inclusive virtual event with seasonal cocktail kits and Munchies Kits delivered, plus a 1-hour live event hosted by an Expertly-Trained Avital Emcee Host and Award-Winning Bartender. You’ll craft a delicious, seasonal margarita as you nibble on Mexican botanas, like chips, salsa, and Mexican chocolates.
Cost: $225 Per Person
Cocktail Kit & Munchies Kit
Each kit includes ingredients to make 2 cocktails. Kit inclusions vary by cocktail, but typically include:
- High-Quality Tequila
- Housemade Syrups
- Fresh Citrus
- Deluxe Garnish
- Recipe Card
- Munchies Kit (ingredients vary)
1-Hour Live Event
An expertly guided experience where guests get hands-on with the experts, including:
- Award-Winning Mixologist
- Expertly Trained Avital Emcee Host
- Hands-On Cocktail Crafting (Make 2 Rounds)
- Mixologist Q&A
Virtual happy hour cocktail kits make having a good time super easy! Whether you opt for a hosted happy hour or DIY-it, it’s a great reason to get together with coworkers, clients, or friends to sip, create, and connect.