Hello there! My name is Brandi and I created Tipsy Cocktail Supply Co. kind of by accident. I knew I wanted to run my own business, I just didn't know what niche I wanted to go in to that was unique and peeked my interests. I also knew I didn't want to go into mega debt with a brick and mortar location so I decided to look in to the drop shipping business model and I soon discovered that the products associated with drop shipping were, well, crap. Cheaply made products and slow shipping times were not my idea of good business.

I couldn't believe there wasn't a better selection of products to choose from to drop ship so I kept looking for products that were handmade in the United States, by real people, doing quality work, managing their own small businesses. Surprisingly enough once I knew where to look I found so many that I ended up buying some inventory myself and drop shipping some of them too! 

It was during my search for quality products that I stumbled upon the array of small batch cocktail mixers, syrups, bitters, etc. that were being made by small businesses across the nation. The unique flavor combinations, the whole ingredients, and the creativity in which you can use these products in the home bar or kitchen blew me away. I got so excited because as much as I had always loved to cook, for some reason I never realized I had been ignoring drinks, cocktails, sodas and mocktails and the wonderful part of the culinary world I had yet to discover! 

So that was it for me, I knew I had found my niche. And while the cocktail syrups, mixers, bitters, and spice blends are my main focus, I soon found the unique glassware to make these drinks in and knew I had to carry those. Then I found the bar towels, which are so fun and colorful, well I had to have those too. I soon stumbled upon some vintage design coaster sets, had to have those for the drinks to sit upon. And then there are the custom flasks that are gorgeous! Well, you get the idea. So that is how Tipsy Cocktail Supply came to be. I want to carry all things related to making cocktails, mocktails, sodas and bit by bit, I'm getting there. 

 As time goes by I am adding more and more to my inventory that is taking up spare corners all over my home, and slowly getting away from the drop shipping model. I have realized that in order for me to carry the quality home bar products I want to sell, drop shipping is not going to work. 

But my main goal here is to support the small businesses who hold up the economy, through my small business. I was raised by a father who was always a business owner and told me the only way you can be in charge of your own destiny is to work for yourself. I believe the business owners I buy from know that too and I want to support them. By selling their quality products, I feel I am supporting the small business owners and the great folks who work for them, grinding every day to achieve their dream.

Finally, and maybe the most cheesy part, it is important to me to honor the age old tradition of the gathering of family and friends over a drink and a bite to eat. A centuries old ritual that I believe is at the heart of being human. Enough talk lets.....

GET MIXING!

Cheers!

Brandi