Making cocktails at home has never been easier thanks to Simple Times Mixers. Stop by and take one of their cocktail classes!

In case you somehow haven’t heard of Simple Times Mixers yet, they make fresh squeezed cocktail mixers to which you just need to add alcohol. Cocktails at home made easy! But you may have also seen them at various bars and restaurants or private events around town. While they have staple mixers and seasonal flavors, they also offer custom blends and one-offs.

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So fortunate enough to be able to experience @simpletimesmixers new space in Gahanna and learn about the thought and care that goes into each of their SUPER TASTY mixes. Special shout out to @bakersdozencolumbus for feeding us! #hosted

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Speaking of fresh ingredients, despite using 6 THOUSAND pounds of fruit a week they still operate with a small-bath mentality, using everything they can from Ohio, which currently includes 5 local farms – blackberries from Rhodes Farm, apples from a farm in Chillicothe, etc.

They also try to reduce waste. For example, Noble Cut Distillery (conveniently located next door) uses the citrus zest first to make Limoncello, etc. before they are juiced to go into Simple Times Mixers. And all those glass bottles? Stop by and drop off your empties because they will wash and reuse them!

And now they offer classes. But if making a cocktail with their mixers is so easy, why do you need a class? Mark put it best by saying that it’s like a rip off of “sip and paint” but with cocktails. With the help of the experts, you get to play with a variety of mixer bases, fruits, herbs, and garnishes, mixing and matching, to create you own mixer blend. Get out of your comfort zone and try something new! (Or if you’re not into alcohol, you could easily make a mocktail.)

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Checked out the new space for @simpletimesmixers for a tour and cocktail class #drinkupcolumbus #614drinks #drink614

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swipe to see me after i’ve had a few @simpletimesmixers cocktails 💃 ⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #onemoodiefoodie #simpletimesmixers #craftcocktails #cocktailporn #drinkinggames #mixology #sipsip #allnatural

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Let’s see what our crew came up with…

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Adulting is hard. EDC is over here shooketh after a brutal day and we’re dreaming of simpler times. Enter the solution, our pro tip for upping your cocktail game. Simple Times mixers are small batch, made from fresh squeezed juice and are crafted with other simple, fresh ingredients. Vegan. GF. Just add booze. You can’t go wrong. They have a new Gahanna retail store that might be the cutest shop/production facility/classroom/event space ever. You have to check them out! Also @simpletimesmixers are available behind the bar at some of our city’s best restaurants and my fav retail location, Big Bird (@gianteagle). #hosted

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Last night I joined my @cbusfoodbloggers friends at @simpletimesmixers in Gahanna. We mixed&matched, experimented, and created our very own freshly-squeezed cocktail creations. Here’s my favorite of the night: Apple cider, sage simple syrup, tea, and bourbon 🍎🥃 Check out their website— so many flavors available! . . . . . #simpletimes #simpletimesmixers #apple #applecider #bourbon #fall #autumn #sage #tea #cocktail #fresh #freshlysqueezed #cbusfoodbloggers #cbus #gahanna #cbusfoodscene #cbuscocktails #ohio #columbusfoodie #columbusohio #columbusfoodscene #asseenincolumbus

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Cocktail Class with my fellow CbusFoodBloggers was a blast! . Simple Times Mixers invited us into their beautiful space to get our creative juices flowing (no pun intended 😏) We got to design our own custom cocktail and find out a little more about their products and how they produce them. Did you know almost all the juices are made with local ingredients?? 🤯 . My first cocktail creation was this beauty I named the 💜Blackberry Sage Smash💜 Fresh Blackberry Juice, Sage Simple Syrup, Bourbon and Simple Times Tea Base! Oh and do forget the cute garnish 👌 . Also a shout-out to Baker's Dozen for the tasty sandwiches and treats!

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Last night I had the privilege of hanging out with some groovy peeps while experiencing @simpletimesmixers cocktail class! My first creation was this yummy kiwi (IKR!) lemonade with @middlewestspirits gin. Banger. I absolutely loved this class because you can experiment with different flavors and make your own creations. The staff is on hand to guide you along with an easy-to-follow instruction guide. This should definitely be on your list of things to do around the city. #cbuslocallove #hosted #cbusfoodbloggers

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Was fortunate enough to check out @simpletimesmixers new space and try my hand at making my own cocktail! If you don’t already know these mixers are made using only the best and freshest ingredients. I’m talking 6,000 pounds of fruit every week getting squeezed into these jars! You can hit up their new spot to purchase your own mixers and merch. Big thanks to @simpletimesmixers and @bakersdozencolumbus for a great night!

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Felt like adult arts and crafts hour at the new @simpletimesmixers event space! We mixed, poured and garnished our very own cocktail creations

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Looking for a way to spice up your favorite alcohol? @simpletimesmixers is the obvious answer! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Simple Times just opened a gorgeous event/office space in Gahanna where they plan to host cocktail classes as well as rent out their space for any kind of event you can imagine (think office meetings, bridal parties, team building events, etc)! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The @cbusfoodbloggers stopped in for a cocktail making class as well as a delicious dinner catered by @bakersdozencolumbus and it was a seriously delicious and fun time! We got to build our own mixers by combining a fruit, a simple syrup, and a base. I made a strawberry kiwi sage lemonade and DAMN it was good. I can’t wait to go back 😍 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #614eats #614food #cbuseats #cbusfoodbloggers #cbusfoodscene #columbuseats #columbusfood #columbusfoodie #cravecbus #eat614 #ohiofoodie #sixonefork #eatcbus #columbusfoodscene #cbus #cbusfirst #cbusgram #cbuslife #cbuslove #cbusreflections #livecbus #onlyincbus #igcbus #livelocalcbus #lifeincbus #614 #columbusohio #columbus #midwestfoodfest

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If you've followed me for any length of time you know how much I love @simpletimesmixers . I first discovered them shortly after they first started, at the last Independents Day Festival with @sweetlycbus , and I've been a believer ever since. . . . What started as a mixer to compliment their liquor @karatecowboy took on a life of it's own and is now available everywhere you go, from farmers markets and grocery stores, to restaurants and and an online store! . . . I have been known to buy their mixers by the gallon for parties, signed up for their cocktail of the month club as soon as it launched, and now have even attended one of their inaugural cocktail making class at their new space in Gahanna with the @cbusfoodbloggers . We created our own custom mixer flavor using flavored simple syrups, real fruit juice, and base. . . . I created a strawberry apple cider mint tea and mixed it with bourbon. I think it should become one of their mixers for real, just saying ;-). What flavor is your favorite? Is there a flavor you think they should make? . . #simpletimesmixers #respectyourcocktail #gahannaohio #freshingredients #drinkupcolumbus #thirstythursday #drinkstagram #614drinks #61pour #madeincbus #madeinohio #madelocal #spiffycolumbus #columbuzz #livelocalcbus #cravecbus #columbusalive #lifeincbus #thisiscbus #columbusgram #614forall #socolumbus #lifeincolumbus #livecolumbus #cbusbloggers #614blogger #614 #cbusgram #cbusfoodbloggers

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Thanks @simpletimesmixers for letting us experience your cocktail classes. This was so fun and a great class to do with family and friends. My blackberry sage mule was so amazing if I do say so myself. Everything is locally sourced and there’s an option for everyone. Mocktail? Cocktail? 🍹 All of the above. Oh and thanks @bakersdozencolumbus for the tasty food. Your sandwiches have me joy! @cbusfoodbloggers #cocktails

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One great perk of being part of @cbusfoodbloggers is finding out about hidden gems around Columbus like @simpletimesmixers A couple of weeks ago we had a private mixology class and a tour of their new facility in Gahanna. Almost all of their ingredients are locally sourced from farms nearby. . . We started with a base of fruit puree, added a simple syrup, one of their unique mixers and added a splash of alcohol. As it turns out, I’m a great mixologist! I created a drink I named “ruby sunrise ” it started with strawberry and blackberry puree, simple syrup, a mule mixer and a splash of vodka – okay more like 3 splashes of vodka and it was amazing! They have an apple cider mixer which is perfect for the fall and I’m a little obsessed with it! . . #ohiofoodie #cbusfood #drink614 #cbusfoodscene #columbusfoodie #ohiobloggers #simpletimemixers #gahannaohio #cbusbloggers #cbusfoodbloggers #lifeincolumbus #livelocalcbus #cocktails #cbusfoods #

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Had the chance to make cocktails for the 1st time at @simpletimesmixers. This class was so fun and the drinks were amazing. I'm a huge fan of their mixers. If you haven't tried them yet I highly recommend grabbing your friends and attending one of their cocktail classes. Be sure to order some delicious sammies and pretzel sticks from @bakersdozencolumbus to pair with your concoctions….Next class is Nov 7th 😎 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #cbusfoodbloggers #eeeats #asseenincolumbus #eat614 #columbusfoodscene #columbusfoodie #foodies #foodpics #phoneeatsfirst #ohiofood #columbusvisuals #exploreohio #expcols #nomnom #drinks #cocktails #sandwich #foodblogger #igfood #instafoodie #foodgram #ohiophotographer #eatlocal #yummy #columbusoh #cbusgram #614 #sixonefork #lifeincbus #socolumbus

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We’ve all pretend at one point in time to be a bartender to impress a date. Now you can take a super fun class with @simpletimesmixers and perfect the craft. Rian and Mark will walk you through the process of choosing your fruits and herbs and deciding which of their delicious all-natural mixers to pair it with. Make sure you and your date are free November 7th for a guaranteed fun evening!

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If you haven’t already heard, Columbus’ favorite mixers @simpletimesmixers now have their own location. And with that comes a dedicated space to hold cocktail classes. However, this isn’t your average class where you learn the ins and outs of your standard cocktail, this is a create your own class. This is perfect for couples, especially if you are interested in your featuring your own cocktail at your wedding. Classes start at $50/person. Click on the link in @simpletimesmixers bio for more information! . #simpletimesmixers #gahanna #columbus #cbuscocktails #cbusdatenightguide

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To help absorb the alcohol, we also were graced by a delicious spread provided by Baker’s Dozen Catering including sandwiches, sides, and dessert! The secret to their delicious spread lies in the freshly baked bread. On the menu: turkey and mozzarella on focaccia, ham and Swiss on pretzel rolls, roast beef and cheddar on sandwich rolls, caprese on sandwich rolls, pretzel sticks, Greek pasta salad, fruit, blueberry bars, butterscotch bars (crowd favorite), and brownies.

Definitely check the out for any upcoming catering needs or find on of their pop ups. You can order cold or hot sandwiches for your next office lunch meeting. They offer 20% off for up to 30 people on first time orders!

Grab some friends and stop by Simple Times Mixers headquarters in Gahanna to visit their store front, book a tour, or take a cocktail class for yourself!

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Things you can see: an adorable mural and delicious jars of @simpletimesmixers. Things you can't see: my legs shaking and my arms struggling to hold up these massive jar of mixers because I'm such a weakling. Thanks @simpletimesmixers for making jars that are massive and perfect weights.

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Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm
Saturday: 12-4pm
Sunday: CLOSED

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Michael and I had the opportunity to visit @simpletimesmixers new facility this week. They were so welcoming and let us make our own mixes! Special thanks to @bakersdozencolumbus for catering (you won the night with those pretzel rolls!

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