The Art of the Cocktail

The Yes Cocktail Co.
Mixology Guide

Making a great cocktail should be simple. With Yes Cocktail Co. as your guide, let's learn how to craft the perfect classic cocktail, every time.
Perfectly Balanced Cocktail
Spirit + Yes Cocktail Co. Mixer + Citrus + Ice
Step 1
Add 1 oz of mixer to a glass or shaker.
Step 2
Add 2 oz of the spirit of your choice.
Step 3
Add ¾ oz fresh citrus.
Step 4
Add ice & stir or shake to combine, then garnish.
Champagne Cocktail
Yes Cocktail Co. Mixer + Sparkling Wine
Step 1
Add ½ oz mixer to your champagne flute.
Step 2
Fill the glass with sparkling wine or champagne.
Step 3
Stir gently & garnish with a lemon twist.
Step 4
Toast to your good taste. Drink. Repeat. Cheers!
Highball
Spirit + Yes Cocktail Co. Mixer + Citrus + Ice + Seltzer
Step 1
Add 1 oz of mixer to a glass or shaker.
Step 2
Add 2 oz of the spirit of your choice.
Step 3
Add ¾ oz fresh citrus (optional).
Step 4
Add ice, stir or shake, then top off with carbonated water or tonic.
Mocktail
Yes Cocktail Co. Mixer + Citrus + Ice + Seltzer
Step 1
Add 1 oz of mixer to a glass or shaker.
Step 2
Add ¾ oz fresh citrus.
Step 3
Add ice, stir or shake.
Step 4
Top off with carbonated water or tonic. Garnish & serve.
Old Fashioned
Spirit + Bitters Infused Cube + Ice (large cube or sphere)
Step 1
Add one cube to a rocks glass.
Step 2
Add 2 oz of the spirit of your choice.
Step 3
Muddle cube until fully dissolved.
Step 4
Add ice, stir, then garnish with an orange twist & cherry.
Champagne Cocktail
Bitters Infused Cube + Sparkling Wine
Step 1
Add one cube to your champagne flute.
Step 2
Fill the glass with sparkling wine or champagne.
Step 3
Garnish with a lemon twist & enjoy!
Step 4
Toast to your good taste. Cheers!
Highball
Spirit + Bitters Infused Cube + Ice + Seltzer
Step 1
Add one cube to a rocks glass.
Step 2
Add 2 oz of the spirit of your choice.
Step 3
Muddle cube until fully dissolved.
Step 4
Add ice, stir, then top off with carbonated water or tonic.
Mocktail
Yes Cocktail Co. Mixer + Citrus + Ice + Seltzer
Step 1
Add one cube to a rocks glass.
Step 2
Add 1 oz of the fresh juice of your choice.
Step 3
Muddle cube until fully dissolved.
Step 4
Add ice, stir, then top off with carbonated water or tonic.
Perfectly Balanced Cocktail
Spirit + Yes Cocktail Co. Syrup + Citrus + Ice
Step 1
Add ½ oz of syrup to a glass or shaker.
Step 2
Add 2 oz of the spirit of your choice.
Step 3
Add ¾ oz fresh citrus or pineapple juice.
Step 4
Add ice & stir or shake to combine, then garnish.
Champagne Cocktail
Yes Cocktail Co. Syrup + Sparkling Wine
Step 1
Add ½ oz syrup to your champagne flute.
Step 2
Fill the glass with sparkling wine or champagne.
Step 3
Stir gently & garnish with a lemon twist.
Step 4
Toast to your good taste. Drink. Repeat. Cheers!
Highball
Spirit + Yes Cocktail Co. Syrup + Citrus + Ice + Seltzer
Step 1
Add ½ oz of syrup to a glass or shaker.
Step 2
Add 2 oz of the spirit of your choice.
Step 3
Add ¾ oz fresh citrus (optional).
Step 4
Add ice, stir or shake, then top off with carbonated water or tonic.
Mocktail
Yes Cocktail Co. Syrup + Citrus + Ice + Seltzer
Step 1
Add ½ oz of syrup to a glass or shaker.
Step 2
Add ¾ oz fresh citrus or pineapple juice.
Step 3
Add ice, stir or shake.
Step 4
Top off with carbonated water or tonic. Garnish & serve.
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Shake, Stir, Sip, Repeat

Find Your Next Signature Cocktail

Get ready to impress. These easy-to-follow recipes turn any occasion into a craft cocktail moment. No fancy bartending skills required—just grab your glass and go.
  • Zero Proof
Lavandula Amaro

2 oz YCC Amarø

1/2 oz YCC Lavender Syrup

Club soda to top

 

Combine Amarø and Lavender syrup in a shaker with ice

Shake to combine then strain into a rocks glass over ice

Top up with club soda

  • Champagne
  • Zero Proof
Sardinian Iced Tea

1 oz. Amarø
1/2 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
1/2 oz. Grenadine
4 oz. Sparkling Wine (Can substitute club soda for NA mocktail)

 

Combine the first 3 ingredients in an ice-filled Collins glass

Stir, then top with sparkling wine

Garnish with a lime wheel

  • Whiskey
Black Manhattan

2 ounces bourbon or rye whiskey
1 ounce YCC Amarø
2 dashes Bangin’ Bitters Burnt Orange bitters
For the garnish: YCC Boozy Cherries

 

Combine the whiskey, Amarø and bitters in a cocktail mixing glass (or any other type of glass).

Fill the mixing glass with 1 handful ice and stir continuously for 30 seconds.

Strain into a coupe or cocktail glass.

Garnish with a cherry and serve.

  • Zero Proof
Black Widow

1.5 oz Amarø

1 oz Blackberry Pomegranate Mixer

1 oz lemon juice

A few dashes of bitters (can substitute for NA bitters)

Tonic Water

Blackberries to Garnish

 

Add Amarø, Mixer, lemon juice and bitters to a mixer with ice.

Shake and strain into a chilled coupe.

Top up with tonic water

Garnish with a 1-2 blackberries

  • Zero Proof
NA Lager Spritz

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 ounce Amarø

6 ounces NA lager

Lemon twist for garnish

 

Combine lemon juice and Amarø in a large wine glass.

Fill glass with ice and beer; stir well.

Garnish with lemon peel, and serve.

  • Zero Proof
  • Whiskey
Paper Plane

3/4 ounce bourbon

3/4 ounce YCC Amarø

3/4 ounce Aperol

3/4 ounce fresh lemon juice

(Aperol and Bourbon can be replaced with Non Alcoholic versions to make a mocktail.)

 

Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice.

Shake well and strain into a chilled coupe.

  • Zero Proof
Zero-Proof Amarø Spritz

3 oz. Soda Water

2 oz. YCC Amarø

Squeeze of Lemon Juice

Orange Peel to Garnish

 

Fill a tall Collins glass with ice. Pour the soda water over the ice and the Amarø following that.

Top with around 1-2 tsp. fresh squeezed lemon juice

Stir with a barspoon and garnish with an orange peel.

  • Champagne
  • Gin
Rosemary & Pear Tart

1/2 ounce YCC Prickly pear syrup

3 dashes saline solution (or 3 pinches salt)

1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

1/2 ounce lemon juice

1 ounce YCC Amarø

2 Sprigs of Rosemary

1/2 ounce Gin

1 1/2 ounces Sherry

 

Combine all liquid ingredients and one sprig of rosemary in a cocktail shaker with ice.

Shake well and Strain into a highball glass filled with ice.

Garnish with Rosemary Sprig

Old Fashioned
Amarø Spritz
Manhattan
Spicy Marg
Paloma
French 75
Old Fashioned
Amarø Spritz
Manhattan
Spicy Marg
Old Fashioned
Amarø Spritz
Manhattan
Spicy Marg
Paloma
French 75
Old Fashioned
Amarø Spritz
Manhattan
Spicy Marg

Learn the Ropes From The YCC School of Mixology

Total newbie? Cocktail nerd? Either way, we've got hands-on classes that'll shake things up. Perfect for parties, date nights, or just because. Now booking in advance for groups of 2-30 guests.

Tasting: Cocktail Flight

30 mins $20 per person - waived with purchase*
Four sips. Endless vibes. Join us for a flight of season-perfect cocktails that’ll have every palate saying “yes.”

Hands-on Mixology Lab

1 hr $45 per person
Shake, Taste, Repeat - craft your own mini cocktails! Each guest receives everything you'll need for a hands-on mixology experience: two premium spirits, four artisanal mixers and syrups, fresh citrus, ice, bitters, and all the bar tools you need.

Margarita Lab

1.5 hr $45 per person - 2 guest minimum
You’ll mix through a few variations while learning how to balance citrus, sweetness, and tequila to suit your taste. It’s relaxed, interactive, and all about finding your go-to margarita.

Mixology 101

1.5 hr $60 per person - 2 guest minimum
Master the classics that set today’s cocktail standards. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn to shake, stir, strain, pour, garnish—and yes—even add a touch of dramatic smoke.

Seasonal Sips

1.5 hr $60 per person - 2 guest minimum
Learn to craft incredible cocktails perfect for the season. We'll feature a variety of our seasonal products and let you get hands on to craft something special.

Tiki Time

1.5 hr $60 per person - 2 guest minimum
From the legendary Mai Tai to host of other tropical treasures—this hands-on class sails straight into the heart of exotic cocktail craft. You’ll shake, stir, and garnish like Trader Vic himself.

Private Mixology Party

1.5 hr $75 per person - 8 guest minimum
Your Signature Night, Shaken (or Stirred). Whether it’s an anniversary, a birthday bash, a corporate holiday that actually feels fun, or just because—it’s your party, your way.

Bachelorette Mixology Party

1.5 hr $75 per person - 8 guest minimum
Your Bach Night, Shaken (or Stirred) - Shake things up with a private mixology experience designed just for your group. Learn the fundamentals behind the bar as you create and enjoy a thoughtfully curated cocktail menu inspired by your group.

Wedding Consultation

1.5 hr $100 per couple - $50 per additional guest
Create your dream cocktail menu | Meet with us to plan your wedding cocktail menu while getting hands-on behind the bar, crafting and sampling your selections for the big day.
Yes Cocktail Co. was founded by avid travelers and cocktail lovers, Lauren & Brandon, on a mission to discover the world's best bars & cocktails.
Founded by Love & Travel
The Story of Yes Cocktail
Founded by Love & Travel
The Story of Yes Cocktail
Founded by Love & Travel
The Story of Yes Cocktail
Founded by Love & Travel
The Story of Yes Cocktail
Founded by Love & Travel
The Story of Yes Cocktail
Founded by Love & Travel
The Story of Yes Cocktail
Founded by Love & Travel
The Story of Yes Cocktail
Founded by Love & Travel
The Story of Yes Cocktail
Founded by Love & Travel
The Story of Yes Cocktail
Founded by Love & Travel
The Story of Yes Cocktail
Two Theater Kids
Walk Into A Bar...

Lauren Butler and Brandon Alpert began their journey into mixology in a most unexpected way—while touring the world as theatre educators, actors, and directors. During their travels, they made it a mission to experience the world’s best bars and cocktails. From bourbon in Kentucky to aquavit in Denmark, they were always thirsty for a bit of local flavor. But when they returned home, they found the mixers and syrups just didn’t measure up—full of artificial ingredients, preservatives. and high fructose corn syrup. Determined to recreate the craft cocktails they’d enjoyed abroad, they began crafting their own mixers using all-natural, locally sourced ingredients from their home in Paso Robles, California.

And so, Yes Cocktail Co. was born. For Lauren and Brandon, it’s all about saying “yes!” to new flavors, new ideas, and of course, new cocktails. After all, that’s the first rule of improv—and the secret to 
living a little more adventurously.

The Movers & Shakers of Yes

Meet Our Team

Lauren Butler
Owner & Co-Founder
Brandon Alpert
Owner & Co-Founder
Alyssa Chiquette
Warehouse Manager
Kelly Stadelhofer
Production Specialist / Tasting Room
Whether you’re looking to wind down or turn up, here are a few of our favorite Yes Cocktail Co. products perfect for shaking up your new favorite drink, with booze or without.