Sometimes what stands out most in your glass comes from what you mix in. Across Washington state, an increasing number of makers are creating unique mixers, garnishes and bar essentials that can elevate any drink.
It doesn’t matter what you’re crafting – a backyard spritz, zero-proof mocktail or a cocktail you’ve been dreaming of for years – the right cocktail enhancers are key. Stock your home bar with these Washington essentials and let each creation reflect your creativity.
Shrubs and drinking vinegars
These sweet-tart syrups made with fruit, vinegar and sugar add brightness to cocktails and mocktails alike.
Girl Meets Dirt (Orcas Island) — Renowned shrubs and bitters carefully crafted using heritage orchard fruit to enhance structure and natural flavors.
Apple State Vinegar (Bellingham) — A modern take on infused, fruit-forward vinegars which can be used in scratch sodas, mocktails and cocktails alike.
Think of bitters as a drink seasoning — just a few drops can transform a drink. Whether you want bright citrus lift or layered, aromatic depth, bitters add complexity and balance.
Bitters
Scrappy’s Bitters (Seattle) — Iconic craft bitters serving the purpose of elevating drinking experiences through inventive and unique flavor combinations.
Bad Ass Bitters (Spokane) — Embrace your at home bartender alias with DIY bitters kits designed for crafting bold, personalized flavors.
Syrups
From a classic simple syrup to nutty orgeat and seasonal infusions, syrups are an indispensable ingredient that turns a good drink into a great one.
Simple Goodness Sisters (Buckley) — A true farm-to-bottle creation made in small batches with exclusively high-quality ingredients to provide top-notch cocktail syrups and mixers.
Royal Rose Syrups (Bainbridge Island) — Handmade in small batches and crafted from whole ingredients to create bold, organic syrups.
Bloody Marys
Brunch without the stress. These mixes take the laborious work out so you can pour, garnish, and relax.
Demitri’s Bloody Mary Seasoning (Seattle) — The Northwest’s original Bloody Mary mixes and the nation’s first Bloody Mary seasoning. Now, with single-serving seasoning packets, it is even easier to turn tomato juice into a standout pour.
Raty B’s (Walla Walla) — The unapologetic “Rat Bastard Bloody Mary Mix” combines a rich tomato blend with spices like dill and heat in small batches to elevate your brunch menu.
Tonic, soda and cocktail mixers
Crisp tonic for your gin, fiery ginger beer for your mule, or something in between. Mix it up!
Alpenglow Cocktail Mixers (Issaquah) — Craft mixers with carefully chosen flavor blends exclusively with your favorite spirit or seltzer to create your dream cocktail.
&Tonic (Seattle) — An all-natural artisanal tonic syrup crafted in Seattle with clean, crisp tonic and subtle botanicals designed to elevate any spirit-forward drink.
Bradley’s Kina Tonic (Seattle) — Bold, bright tonic brewed locally in small batches to create a balanced bitterness that enhances any drink from gin or sparkling cocktails.
Rachel’s Ginger Beer (Seattle) — Handmade seasonal and staple ginger beer flavors with fresh ingredients brings a modern twist on ginger beer.
Timber City Ginger Beer (Seattle) — Naturally fermented ginger beer locally brewed with layered spices and fresh ginger.
Salt rims and cocktail sugars
A good rim does more than add aesthetic appeal to a drink — it introduces texture and flavor in every sip.
San Juan Island Sea Salt (Friday Harbor) — Using solar evaporation, look no further for delicious, hand-picked sea salt blends for your next cocktail rim.
Demitri’s Rim Shot (Seattle) — A blend of Hawaiian sea salts, smoke, spices and top-secret ingredients to advance your next cocktail.
Snowy River Cocktails (Bellingham) — Colorful, quirky cocktail sugar, salt and glitter blends that add flavor and a touch of whimsy to professional and personal cocktails.
Simple Goodness Sisters (Buckley) — Ideal for rims or in beverages, the organic floral sugar is the perfect addition to your next creation.
Garnishes
It’s the finishing touch that makes a drink memorable.
Orasella Cherries (Seattle) — Premium cocktail cherries made exclusively with Washington-grown cherries and no additives to upgrade your next cocktail.
