In December, I created an entirely new item for my Etsy Shop: A Holiday Cocktail List.
The Cocktail List has three parts to it: one, a visual print of cocktails and their ingredients, two, the artwork for the user to utilize however they wish, and three, the complete recipes for the drinks.
I wanted this item to be multi-use, and there are many ways to use it. It can be a visual display in a kitchen, bar, or bar cart. It could also be a menu for a party or a gift. Since it comes with the artwork, it could be used to create a custom menu, or it could be simply a collection of drink recipes for any cocktail lover.
Since uploading the Holiday Cocktail List in December, I’ve added six additional drink lists to th shop… and have ideas for many more:
The Classic Cocktail List
The Classic Cocktail List is just that — a list of the drinks you’ve heard about for decades.
When I was putting the list together, I was amazed at how simple they all were, and perhaps that’s why they’ve stood the test of time.
I also realized how much I wanted to master a few of these for my own little bar (in the corner of my kitchen) — how chic would I be to sit down with a book and a Negroni at the end of a long day??
Creating this Classic Cocktail List inspired me so much, I made an entire list of ideas for additional lists.
The Southern Cocktail List
After making the Classic Cocktail List, I knew I wanted to focus on Southern Cocktails. I lived in Louisiana for 12 years, and I know how important a good cocktail is.
As I was putting together this list, I was fascinated with how similar the ingredients were for these drinks, and I realized it’s what they had.
Because, of course, shipping and transportation weren’t always what it is now, people made do with what they had. I love that, and I love how this list turned out!
The Tequila Cocktail List
After seeing all the bourbon in the Southern Cocktail List, I thought about other drink-related trends I could pull from. I knew Tequila deserved its own list.
The Tequila Cocktail List looks so bright and colorful — nearly fit for summer — likely because of the citrusy flavors that complement it so well.
The Whiskey Cocktail List
Okay, so I know bourbon had its spotlight in the Southern Cocktail List, but I know whiskey drinkers would want a list for themselves.
The aesthetic of the Whiskey Cocktail List is certainly different than the others, but I feel it’s fitting to that dark leather bar, cigar, rocks glass, crystal decanter vibe…
The Espresso Drink List
I do love a cocktail, but I’m fully aware that those aren’t the only things we’re all whipping up in our kitchens. I’m always finding new ways to use my espresso machine, so putting this list together was a lot of fun!
Depending on when you read this, there may be even MORE new items in the shop, so check it out!
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