SaloonBox

What's in the box: Several cocktail recipes with pre-measured seasonal mixers and ingredients from small US producers, plus the spirits needed to make them.

SaloonBox is a US cocktail kit service. Its main product is a monthly subscription called Shaken & Stirred. It also sells one-time kits and bar gear, such as a Home Bar Tool Kit at a regular price of $96. The idea is simple. Instead of buying full bottles you may use only once, each box sends just the ingredients a set of recipes needs, and the company says that includes alcohol. Every box has several recipes made with seasonal ingredients from small-batch, artisan producers across the U.S., along with easy-to-follow instructions. SaloonBox says each box serves up to 12 and works out to as low as $6 per drink. The one-time kits are grouped by spirit, so they make a practical gift for someone with a clear favorite. The main pages don't give the monthly subscription price, the number of recipes per box, or which states can receive alcohol, so check those before ordering. Shipping, refund and cancellation policies are on separate pages. Overall it looks like a sensible, low-waste way to try craft cocktails at home, especially for small gatherings. Just confirm the cost and whether it delivers to you first.