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June 25, 2025 mjone1997

Date Night In, Elevated: Shake Up Your Style with a Pro-Level Cocktail!

Alright, fashionistas! Date night at home just got a seriously chic upgrade. Forget those predictable pours, it’s time to bring your cocktail-making A-game right into your kitchen! We’re talking about plucking a total classic straight from behind the bar and making it yourself, because honey, you’re a pro-level sipper in the making!

This isn’t just about mixing drinks; it’s about refining your shaking technique, feeling that ice clink, and channeling your inner mixologist with confidence. Just add all the ingredients together, give it a good, vigorous shake, and watch as your concoction transforms into liquid perfection. Suddenly, date night at home isn’t just cozy – it’s a sophisticated, delicious, and utterly stylish affair. No reservations, no traffic, just pure, unadulterated cocktail bliss as you take your evening to the next level without ever setting foot out your door!

Why We’re Absolutely Shaking Things Up:

Pro Vibes, Zero Fuss: You get all the coolness of a craft cocktail bar experience without the crowds or the bill. It’s surprisingly easy to master!
Taste the Craft: There’s something truly satisfying about a drink you’ve mixed yourself. It just tastes better when you’ve put a little love (and a lot of shake!) into it.
Instant Mood Setter: A perfectly mixed cocktail instantly elevates any evening. It’s the ultimate accessory for unwinding, connecting, or simply treating yourself.
Customizable Chic: Want to swap spirits? Add a different fruit? This classic blueprint is your canvas for endless stylish variations.

Ingredients

2 parts Maker’s Mark^® Bourbon
1 part Fresh Lemon Juice
½ part DeKuyper^® Crème de Cassis Liqueur
½ part Simple Syrup
1 dash Angostura^® Bitters

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in an ice-filled shaker and shake until well chilled. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a lemon or blackberries.

Fashionable Garnish:

The Lemon Twist with a Berry Kiss: Take a long, elegant lemon peel and twist it into a sophisticated spiral. Perch it on the rim of the glass. Then, gently drop in a few plump, juicy blackberries (or raspberries, if that’s your vibe!). The vibrant colors against the clear or amber liquid are pure artistry, and the fruit adds a fresh burst of flavor as you sip.