The Joy of Cocktails

01/20/2026

We have a limit of 2 sets of these blue and green coupes for Seattle Seahawks fans!

These are great for game-time Martinis or Manhattans, or post-game champagne celebrations!

For our Whidbey Island neignbors, one set will be on display at Whidbey Island Distillery, from tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan 21.

See the listing, here:
https://thejoyofcocktails.com/products/seattle-football-set

03/07/2025

We are attending the Carnival of Cocktails tomorrow (March 8), as part of Seattle's Cocktail Week, at the Exhibition Hall in Seattle Center.

Check out the collection of Glassware we'll be featuring at the show, at the link below. Our booth is between the Whiskey and Gin sections.

https://thejoyofcocktails.com/collections/carnival-of-cocktails-collection

Here's a Carnival of Cocktails link:
https://seattlecocktailweek.com/carnival

12/10/2024

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Guests are coming over and it's time to go booze shopping. How many drinks do you actually need per person? A professional caterer breaks down how to make sure you buy enough, but not too much, to make the most of your budget.

12/09/2024

The Fostoria Acanthus takes your martini to an entirely different level of sophistication.

12/08/2024

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12/06/2024

I learned about the SOCIAL ANIMAL from bsky.social & poured one last night. Recipe is below.

The glass is a 100-year-old American Brilliant Cut Glass (ABCG) tumbler. The heyday of ABCG in the USA spanned from approximately 1876 to 1917. Changes in aesthetic tastes and cheaper production processes post-WW1 saw a decline in interest in ABCG, and the industry had all but disappeared by the 1920s.

SOCIAL ANIMAL*
2 oz. bourbon**
1/2 oz. Tempus Fugit crème de banane
1 barspoon walnut liqueur
2 dashes Angostura Bitters

*Recipe: Tony Roehr, Raised by Wolves, San Diego, California
** I made one with Michters, one with Elijah Craig. I liked the Elijah Craig better.

06/25/2024

Filmed at Birdwatch Lounge (home bar, Whidbey Island). Glass is Fostoria American, drink is Gin & Tonic; various birds!

06/22/2024

Just Added!

Fostoria Acanthus Amber - VERY RARE SET, made for only 2 years, between 1930 and 1932

We acquired 12, and are selling them in pairs. Check them out!

https://thejoyofcocktails.com/products/fostoria-glass-co-coupe-acanthus-pattern-set-of-2

06/18/2024

Are you a non-alcoholic cocktail and beverage drinker? Here's a blog post we've written just for you!

https://thejoyofcocktails.com/blogs/arts-culture-1/non-alcoholic-drinks-vintage

06/16/2024

FATHER'S DAY 20% OFF DISCOUNT CODE: FBDAD-20
EXPIRES 6/17, MIDNIGHT, PT

Take flight with these Pheasant-themed Highballs!
https://thejoyofcocktails.com/products/hazel-atlas-ringed-neck-pheasant-highballs-set-of-8

The Hazel Atlas Ringed Neck Pheasant highball glasses are a striking set of mid-century drinkware, produced around the 1950s. Each glass features vibrant red, gold, and black depictions of pheasants in flight, highlighting a nature scene with meticulous detail. The glasses are adorned with 22-karat gold accents, adding a touch of elegance and luxury. These highball glasses by Hazel Atlas were popular for their durability and intricate design, making them a standout choice for any vintage barware collection​.

SUGGESTED USES:

Gin & Tonics
Tiki
Tom Collins
Bloody Marys
Beer