As the camaraderie and fuzzy intimacy of sitting at a dimly lit bar surrounded by strangers becomes an increasingly distant memory, more and more distilleries and restaurants are offering cocktail kits for at-home drinking pleasure. While we may not be congregating like we used to, we can channel that atmosphere and support our local haunts by making these cocktails at home — with their help, of course.

No matter what you’re putting in your drink, the simple act of making a beverage — made simpler with easy instructions and pre-measured ingredients — can be meditative. Take five minutes to make yourself something special.