13 Most Amazing Virtual Happy Hour Cocktail Kits in 2024

May 12, 2021

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

NumberCocktail KitProsConsHosted?Alcohol Included?Cost
1Avital Virtual MixologistFeaturing bartender, host, and seasonal cocktail kits, mocktails availableUpscale, not for all budgets$110 Per Person
2W&P Old Fashioned Cocktail KitCompact and cute, easy to transport. Great for DIY happy hoursSpirit not included$16 Per Kit
3Curious Elixirs Booze-Free Cocktail KitInclusive experience, pre-made cocktails for easy setup and cleanupMonthly subscription required $36 Per Kit
4Straight Away Cocktails Virtual Happy HourPre-made cocktails for easy setup and cleanupLow interaction $85 Per Person
5Confetti’s Beer TastingSeasonal variations and non-alcoholic beer available Not suitable for non-beer drinkers$90 Per Person
6Cocktail Courier’s Seasonal Cocktail KitsHighly seasonal, customize your kitNon-hosted$37 Per Kit
7Seedlip Recipe BundleInclusive and high-endNo options for alcoholic cocktails$99 Per Kit
8Craftly’s Gin Making KitHighly interactive and uniqueCan’t drink right away$60 Per Kit
9InBooze Sangria Infusion KitEasy and low costLow interaction, can’t drink right away$20 Per Kit
10Epicurean Trader’s Deluxe Bloody Mary KitGreat for brunch eventNot a crowd-pleaser$80 Per Kit
11Shaker & Spoon’s Spirit BoxesMakes 4 different cocktailsHuge selection, hard to choose$60 Per Kit
12Haus’ Low ABV Spritz KitTrendy low ABV cocktailsLow interaction, few ingredients$50 Per Kit
13Avital Margaritas y MunchiesExpertly hosted, includes drinks and snacksUpscale, 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
virtual happy hour tequila 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
virtual happy hour computer screen with hand holding cocktail up to screen

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.