Love, love, LOVE! This cocktail specialty shop is so amazing it's almost rude.
Whether you're a cocktail enthusiast, passive wine drinker (like me), or just need a beautiful gift for someone, you should be shopping in Happy Hour Collection. This store is a literal visual feast that is expertly curated with incredible modern and vintage inspired bar ware, locally-made mixtures, tinctures and creative and classy gifts. You'll want to touch and explore everything. You'll also find yourself constantly thinking, "Do I REALLY need a hand-made, gorgeous hammered copper moscow mule mug? Of course, I do!" You win, Happy Hour.
Today, I stopped in to purchase a few gifts for friend-colleagues. I was actually feeling rather stumped on this lately, but Happy Hour saved the day. Marie, the owner, greeted me immediately and was very chatty and helpful. Her associate, Melissa (I think that was her name), also offered me a sample of a delicious ginger beer mixer, which I ended up purchasing for myself because I have zero self-control. For my friend-colleagues, I picked up a fun bitters bottle made locally by Full Measure, two sassy Sugarfina candy samplers (Sugarfina is a luxe candy boutique from Germany/USA), and a Carry On Cocktail Kit for flying (see my photos).
Okay, but truly, you should be shopping here. The staff was really invested in helping me find the right things. Also, Marie mentioned they are going to be hosting cocktail classes with The 9, catering to beginners. I'm looking forward to attending one! Yay Happy Hour Collection. read more