Best Cocktail Subscription Boxes

American Cocktail Club won the spot of best overall due to their monthly deliveries of fun, inventive cocktails made by professional mixologists.

American Cocktail Club may as well be your new one-stop shop for all your mixology needs. Every month, they send out terrific, tried-and-true recipes made by some of the best mixologists in the business. The company even brings back fan favorites every now and then, so after you subscribe, make sure you leave feedback. It also gives you the option to subscribe on behalf of a friend or family member, which not every company does.  

As is the case with many cocktail of the month clubs, however, there are some states that American Cocktail Club will not deliver alcohol to, including Alaska, Kansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Utah. So, if you live in any of those states, you’re better off subscribing to one of the “Everything but the Booze” plans and getting your liquor bottles locally.

• Everything but the Booze: $43.99/month - $49.99/month
• Everything: $53.99/month - $59.99/month

This cocktail monthly subscription makes the dream of becoming an expert mixologist a reality for less than $30 per month.

With Cocktail Courier, you can put aside your worries about buying expensive bottles and mixers to pursue your hobby of mixology and entertain friends. The company’s most popular subscription, the Classic Size, includes a 375-milliliter bottle and enough ingredients for six to eight drinks. Or if you’d rather use your own liquor, you can opt for just the mixers for roughly half the price.  

In addition to two beginner-friendly subscriptions, Cocktail Courier’s blog and recipe sections on the website are updated regularly. So, if you have leftover ingredients or don’t love one month’s cocktail, there’s a deep site full of content to explore until you find your new favorite drink.

• Just the Mix: $29.99/kit
• Classic Size: $49.99

If variety is what you’re after, look no further than SaloonBox. This service sends two recipes per kit, so you’ll get to learn and try twice as many cocktails as other subscriptions.

By sending two cocktail recipes out with each kit, SaloonBox makes it easy and fun to explore the world of cocktails. The service is designed for two people, so getting a friend, family member, or significant other on board with your subscription is ideal. 

One of the drawbacks of a Saloon Box subscription is that it only sends four servings in each kit, so it may not be the best option for entertaining a large group of people. However, there are larger kits on the website that serve up to 12 people, and you can purchase these on an individual basis. As is the case with many cocktail subscriptions, SaloonBox doesn’t mail its products to every state, so if you are interested in this company, first make sure that you live in a state that it serves.

• 12-Month Prepay: $54.67/month
• 6-Month Prepay: $56.50/month
• 3-Month Prepay: $57.66/month
  

Want premium ingredients and professional recommendations from skilled bartenders? Shaker & Spoon is for you.

While this monthly cocktail subscription doesn’t include the alcohol in its boxes, Shaker & Spoon sends you premium ingredients and tested recipe cards to get you started on making classic drinks from your home bar. You’ll even get a playlist pairing to help set the mood for your boozy elixirs before your box arrives, along with bottle and bar tool recommendations.

In short, Shaker & Spoon does an excellent job of delivering everything you need for your cocktail hour (vibes and all), except for the booze itself. The company sells itself on its expertise, and it’s a great option for mixologists looking to expand their horizons.

• 12-Month Prepay: $50.00/month
• 6-Month Prepay: $53.00/month
• 3-Month Prepay: $56.00/month
• Month to Month: $59.00/month
  

Shots Box sends shooters and cocktail kits in neat little boxes you can take on the go, making it the perfect choice for this category.

Shots Box’s shooter boxes and cocktail kits make it easy to take your mixology hobby on the road. You can buy the company’s various old fashioned and champagne kits from its online store, and there are rotating signature shot boxes you can stock up on at affordable prices. Shots Box also posts recipes on the site that you can use to put the ingredients to good use. 

If you’re a whiskey lover, or even if you’re just looking to discover your new favorite spirit, Shots Box also offers a whiskey tasters club, which lets you sample over 36 different whiskeys over the course of the year.

• Gin Shots Box: $49.99/box
• Holiday Dessert Shots Box: $49.99/box
• Tequila/Mezcal/Agave Shots Box: $49.99/box

Perfect for a virtual happy hour or weekend get-together, these compact cocktail boxes make amazing gifts.

We chose the Cocktail Box Co. for this category due to the social nature of their brand. Not only is this company a great source for all your mixology needs, but it hosts virtual happy hours, encourages you to gift its products, and lets you buy its signature cocktail kits wholesale. Now, you can show-off your bartending skills to your friends and coworkers from the comfort of your home office or your living room. Additionally, customization is available for orders of 25 or more, allowing you to include your own custom design on the packaging, recipe card, and more.

However, rather than sending cocktails to your door on a subscription basis, these cocktail kits are ordered as needed from the website. While the selection features fan favorites like margaritas and mai tais, you won’t get the pleasure of having an expert mixologist design new recipes for you to try.

• Single Cocktail Kit: $22.99
• 2-Pack Cocktail Kit: $39.99
• 4 Piece Variety Cocktail Kit Set: $69.99
• 8 Piece Variety Cocktail Kit Set: $129.99

Crafted Taste’s large number of products per delivery and à la carte options make it the easy choice for best splurge.

Don’t let Crafted Taste’s price tag deter you. While other cocktail subscriptions include small bottles or shooters of liquor, Crafted Taste sends full-size (750-milliliter) bottles and mixers with every order. This means you’ll receive ingredients for a hefty 12 to 16 cocktails each month, making Crafted Taste an excellent choice for entertaining. It’s also great for anyone looking to stock up on cocktail essentials quickly and easily. 

Admittedly, the $100-per-month starting price tag can be hard to ignore, especially when other cocktail companies are in the $40 to $50 range. However, if you’re looking to delve into the world of mixology, it may very well be worth the investment.

• Mixers only: $100/month
• Full Kits with Alcohol: $150/month