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Vodka, gin, rum, tequila40% Bourbon, rye whiskey45% Sweet vermouth16% Dry vermouth18% Campari25% Aperol11% Cointreau, triple sec40% Kahlúa20% Juice, syrup, water0%

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Store for 4+ hours. Pour straight into a glass. Perfectly chilled, zero effort.

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Batches that last in the freezer

Spirit-forward recipes — keep for months, ready any time

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Negroni

gin

Freezer Safe

The perfect aperitivo, always ready

28% ABV
7 Drinks

· stirred ·

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Manhattan

rye · bourbon

Freezer Safe

Sophisticated sipping, zero wait time

40% ABV
8 Drinks

· stirred ·

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Old Fashioned

bourbon · rye

Freezer Safe

Timeless simplicity, perfectly chilled

42% ABV
8 Drinks

· stirred ·

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Boulevardier

bourbon

Freezer Safe

A whiskey Negroni that improves with time

32% ABV
7 Drinks

· stirred ·

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Dirty Martini

vodka · gin

Freezer Safe

Briny, cold, and always ready

33% ABV
8 Drinks

· stirred ·

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Margarita

tequila

Freezer Safe

Party-ready lime perfection

30% ABV
8 Drinks

· shaken ·

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The Science

Why It Stays Pourable

Alcohol freezes at -114°C. By keeping your cocktail above 22% ABV, it stays perfectly pourable at standard freezer temperatures (-18°C).

We also calculate the exact dilution water to replicate what ice would normally contribute. The result? A perfectly balanced, ice-cold cocktail ready to pour.

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22% Minimum ABV
-18°C Freezer Temp
20-25% Dilution
4+ hrs Freeze Time

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Ready to Make Your First Batch?

The Negroni is the perfect place to start. Equal parts, foolproof, and it actually improves with freezer time.

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