Mixers and bar essentials
Mixers and bar essentials at T.J.'s Fine Wine and Liquor in Brandon, Mississippi: what it is, how to choose it, and the brands on our shelf.
The other half of the drink. Tonics, ginger beer, bitters, syrups, margarita and bloody mary mixes, olive juice, cherries and rimming salt.
How to choose
Count the ounces. In a gin and tonic, three quarters of what you are drinking is tonic. Buying a good liquor and a bad mixer is backwards.
Buy small bottles of anything carbonated. A big bottle is flat by the third drink.
Fresh citrus beats everything, but a good mix beats bad fresh citrus and a lot of effort on a weeknight.
Bitters last forever. One bottle of aromatic bitters will outlive several bottles of bourbon.
Do not forget ice. Big cubes melt slower and your drink stays a drink.
Brands on our shelf
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Common questions
- What mixers does T.J.'s carry?
- T.J.'s carries bar essentials such as tonic, ginger beer, bitters, syrups and cocktail mixes at the Brandon store. The brands page lists mixer brands currently carried, while specific bottle availability should be confirmed by phone.
- How much mixer should I buy?
- Start with the recipe and the number of drinks. Highballs often use more mixer than spirit, while stirred cocktails may use only a small measure of syrup or liqueur. Carbonated mixers stay fresher when opened in smaller bottles or cans.
- What should I check on a mixer label?
- Check sweetness, carbonation, serving size and whether the product needs refrigeration after opening. For tonic water, ginger beer and soda, package size matters because an opened large bottle loses carbonation faster than a single-serve container.
- Does T.J.'s Fine Wine and Liquor carry mixers and bar essentials?
- Yes. T.J.'s Fine Wine and Liquor carries mixers and bar essentials at 237 Orleans Way, Suite B, Brandon, Mississippi. Browse the brand names on this page, then call (769) 348-0006 to confirm a specific bottle before you drive in.