Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Every kit comes with the bottle. No LCBO run. No standing in the aisle wondering which one to buy. We tested a lot of bottles to land on the right ones. You just open the box.

Pick your kit, choose your size, and check out. We pack everything fresh in Toronto and deliver it to your door the next day. You shake, serve, and take all the credit.

Every kit includes the spirit, freshly squeezed juices, small-batch house-made syrups, handmade garnishes, Maldon sea salt where the recipe calls for it, and a step-by-step recipe card. Just add ice.

Classics like the Margarita, Espresso Martini, Old Fashioned, Mojito, and more, plus seasonal drops and signature creations. Check the shop page for the current lineup. We're always adding new ones.

Choose from 4, 8, or 16 drinks. Date night, dinner party, or full house. You pick the size, we pack it to match.

No. The recipe card walks you through everything step by step. If you can shake a jar, you can make these drinks. The kits are designed so anyone can make a bar-quality cocktail at home on the first try.

A cocktail shaker helps, and we sell them on the site. But for most kits, a mason jar and some ice will get you there. The recipe card tells you exactly what you need.

Each cocktail has been paired with a specific spirit we picked after a lot of testing. For most kits, you can choose between a standard and a premium option at checkout. Both are excellent. The occasion decides.

Not at the moment. Every kit is built around a tested recipe with pre-measured ingredients, so what you get is exactly what works. That said, if you have something specific in mind for an event or corporate order, get in touch.

Yes. Mix and match as many kits as you want in a single order. Same next-day delivery. Your guests don't need to agree on a drink.

The juices are freshly squeezed and the syrups are made in small batches right here in Toronto, never from concentrate.

As for how long everything lasts, keep it all in the fridge and you've got roughly 14 days for the lime and lemon juice and about a month for the syrups. The orange, grapefruit, and pineapple juice are best within about 5 days, and the cranberry within about 7. Get everything in the fridge as soon as it lands and you're set.

Not yet. The spirit is kind of the whole point. But never say never. If non-alc is something you’d love to see, send us a message and let us know.

Yes. Add a custom note at checkout and we’ll include it in the box. Locally made, alcohol included, delivered tomorrow.

The Espresso Martini and Old Fashioned are the most-gifted kits. The Margarita kit is the crowd favourite if you're not sure what they drink.

No. We don't include any pricing or invoices in the box. Gift away.

Yes. If you're planning a team event, client gift, or a party that needs more than 16 drinks, get in touch and we'll put something together. Same quality, same ingredients, scaled to your guest list.

Very. The 16-drink kits are built for exactly that. Pick one cocktail for the whole group or mix and match a few different kits. Your guests will think you hired a bartender. We won't say a word.

Across the Greater Toronto Area. Order by 5 PM and it’s at your door tomorrow. Free delivery on every kit.

Order before 5 PM and we'll have it at your door before 8 PM tomorrow.

Orders placed after 5pm are packed the following morning and delivered the next day. So if you order at midnight on Tuesday, you’re getting it Thursday.

Yes. At checkout, you can choose your preferred delivery date. Great if you’re planning ahead for a dinner party or want to make sure you’re home to receive it.

Yes. Because the kits contain alcohol, Ontario law requires someone 19+ with valid ID to accept the delivery. Our courier will check at the door.

Yes. Free shipping on every kit, across the entire GTA.

Not yet. We’re focused on next-day delivery across the GTA to make sure everything arrives fresh. If you’re outside the area, keep an eye on us. We’re working on it.

Reach out to us and we’ll sort it out. We’ll coordinate a second delivery or help you find the best solution. Things happen and we’ve got you.

If you catch it early, reach out right away and we’ll do our best. Once the kit is packed and out for delivery, we can’t make changes, but we’ll always try to help if we can.

Contact us as soon as possible. If your order hasn’t been packed yet, we can usually make it happen. Once it’s out the door, cancellations aren’t possible.

All our packages are packed with care, but mistakes can happen. Send us a photo and your order number at contact@thirstybartender.ca and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

Yes. All orders require a valid government ID at delivery. Ontario law requires anyone receiving alcohol to be at least 19 years old.

Yes. Thirsty Bartender is properly licensed to deliver alcohol across the GTA. All spirits are sourced through the LCBO and we follow all AGCO regulations for alcohol delivery in Ontario.