{friday cocktail: julibox giveaway!!!}

First of all, sorry for my little absence from blogging this week as things have been a bit busy around here,  but I am going to make it up to you right this moment with an awesome giveaway for two lucky readers from Julibox!  I first discovered Julibox when an amazing reader emailed me to alert me to this great monthly cocktail service figuring it was something I might be into (yup. obviously!).  I couldn't believe I hadn't heard of this before!  Julibox is basically like Birchbox, but instead of getting little make up samples you get the unique recipes and quality ingredients to make two different cocktail recipes every month!  Let me repeat myself....what we are talking about here is cocktails delivered to your door- there is no way this isn't going to be great.

This month's Julibox includes a recipe for a Bramble 75 (which is a fun Fall inspired update on the classic French 75 champagne cocktail) and an Autumn Sling (another seasonal take on a classic cocktail, a Singapore Sling).  These two cocktails proved to be almost like a "his & hers" recipe pairing for Chris and I- as he went for the sling and I obviously took a liking to the champagne cocktail!

{image via Julibox}

These boxes come beautifully packaged (which I am total sucker for) with pretty tissue paper and great graphic design which wins me over every.  single.  time.  The recipes, which are curated by these fine gentlemen and lady who have some serious industry resumes, are printed on nice thick cardstock complete with a little background on the cocktail and even a suggested toast to accompany your cocktails.  I personally loved the toast that came with the Bramble 75 which said "may all your joys be pure joys, and your pain champagne."  These little recipe cards are a perfect accessory for keeping handy on your bar (or fancy bar-cart) for the next time you want to whip up one of these tasty libations.

Julibox is fit for both the seasoned cocktail enthusiast as the recipes are certainly not your run of the mill old fashioned as well as those who are just getting into the art of making a great cocktail since you can play around with ingredients you may not have stocked in your bar yet.  At $40 a pop, a Julibox subscription would also be an amazing and affordable gift to keep in mind with the holidays right around the corner!

{bramble 75 & autumn sling made to our liking}

GIVEAWAY RULES:

Today I am giving away one Julibox (the October edition pictured here) to two lucky readers!! Simply comment on this post (make sure your email is included in the comment form) for one entry.  For a bonus entry you can either "like" Julibox Cocktails on Facebook right here or follow @discoverjulibox on twitter then come back here and leave one additional comment telling me which one you have done! That's two chances to win!

Because this Julibox includes tasty alcoholic beverages you must be 21 years of age or older to enter.  Those who reside in Texas, Massachusetts, Nevada or West Virginia are not eligible for this giveaway because of alcohol shipping restrictions in your state.  If you live in one of those states you are welcome to enter this giveaway and "gift" your winnings to a friend in a state that does qualify.

Giveaway ends on THURSDAY November 1st at 11:59pm.  Winner will be chosen at random and I will announce the winner on Friday November 2nd.

**Julibox has sent me a courtesy cocktail box to review for this post, but no other compensation has been received and all opinions are my own. I just love cocktails! You know this.