The Mixing Glass

Just an amazing, awesome little place for all that a good bartender (or a bad one who wants to become a good one:) needs, and more. Great classes as well.

Interesting selection of refined liqueurs and spirits. Small and limited but eye catching and doesn’t make you feel overwhelmed by huge selection. The employee was helpful and friendly. Products speak for themselves.

While walking through the OC Mix recently, our path brought us into a tiny space with lots of bottles filled with alcohol staring right back at us. I mean LOTS. The more I stared, the more I wondered what this was about. How odd that a bunch of liquor would be nestled among so many furniture/​décor stores, and other unique places. Well, that’s just it… unique stuff at the OC Mix. The Mixing Glass fit right in… a cool and unusual store that has classes to teach a person about the art of creating/​crafting one’s own cocktail. It’s not a liquor store, per se, but it’s a store ABOUT liquor. This store has the most comprehensive selection of aromatic bitters (at least that I’ve ever seen), an interesting compilation of alcohol and unique brands at that, and they can tell you anything you want to know… and then some. As stated above, they have classes for all of it, teaching about the essence of alcohol and how to properly mix the various liquids… essentially what to mix, why, when, where, and how. I was rather blown away by this store’s concept and execution. The owner, while very nice, was also very serious about his craft and how one could benefit from learning these things. I was really impressed, and what started out as a simple gesture of conversation and politeness, turned into a very interesting conversation. Sorry I don’t live closer to avail myself to more of what they have to offer because I truly have very little knowledge/​understanding of this stuff.

Good selection of high end bar ware and eccentric types of vermouth… also had an awesome tiki cup… but when I went back they had sold it already :(
They do classes on how to make drinks… recommended!
Also have some freaking awesome gift sets… basically like a «Manhattan» in a box with a top end select bourbon, Luxardo cherries, vermouth, etc…
Parking is a beeyatch!

Super cool.
If anyone knows something about mixing a drink you need to come here. All those things that take a mixed drink to hipster full beard epic level are here.
If you don’t know what bitters are then you might just want to have someone mix your cosmo for your elsewhere.

This shop is located in The OC Mix. All the shops here are are amazing and this is my absolute favorite. A craft cocktail lover’s paradise. They have amazing taste and all the bottles are carefully curated and they’re all interesting. The owner knows everything there is to know about liquor and distilling. They have jiggers, bar spoons, strainers, bitters, books… everything you need to make a great cocktail. They offer classes and I’m definitely going to take one. I could spend an hour in this shop just looking at all the awesome stuff. Check it out!

This shop is great and the guys working there are very passionate and knowledgable! We will be back for their tasting night and to get our ingredients for their suggested Mai Tai recipe. A vast assortment of bitters and alcohol.

I love this place. Staff very helpful and knowledgeable. They carry everything you need to make an amazing cocktail!!!

I really like this cute little shop. For such a small space, they sure know how to pack in the goods! There’s an entire corner dedicated to bitters and their selection is phenomenal. I can’t wait to work my way through them all! I was able to pick up a bottle of Brooklyn Gin, which I couldn’t find anywhere else! I’m a fan! Take all my money!

This is a great place to stop if you enjoy crafting your own cocktails or have someone on your holiday list that enjoys a fine drink or two.
Not only do they carry a good variety of spirits, they have a wall of bitters and various tools to choose from as well to help you get creative in your creations. The possibilities are endless and the staff is great at making recommendations on brands and products — just ask them for help if you need it or are buying for someone else.
What I really liked were the gift sets for that person looking to craft their favorite drinks, but maybe haven’t done it before. The Moscow Mule one stood out the most because it had every ingredient needed plus the four copper cups included. It was a little bit more on the pricey side due to the drinking mechanisms that are usually expensive in general. The Manhattan set was also pretty cool.
Another great stop at the OC Mix and I’ll be making even more visits when special occasions pop up where I need a gift.

You can buy online for all sorts of items but this place has it all. They all very knowledgeable and warm. They host classes as well.
Getting into this field is intimidating because of the history and shear amount of information on the subject. But I have felt nothing but encouragement for the owners and works here. The price is a bit more for these items but I appreciate the fact that a store like this exists. I plan on taking more classes in the future in my schedule permits.

The Mixing Glass is soooo sweeet! This place is packed full of hard to find liquors and artisan accoutrements. Want those awesome copper mugs for Moscow Mules? They have those. Wanna buy your cocktail snob buddy some extra special booze? This is the place… Who knew there were dozens of types of Gin? I thought I hated Gin, but I found one here that’s delicious!
I haven’t tried any of their cocktail classes, but the Unilocal pictures make me want to learn when they’re hosted. This whole center is full of awesome shops and food.

Ryan is so helpful. He helped me find the best gift for my husbands bday. Highly recommend this place for all holiday gifts.

Gabriella, was extremely knowledgable. She helped me pick out a great bar set for my brothers birthday. He loved his present. Wil be back soon to pick up unique bitters and liquors. Thank you so much. What a gem.

If you are into making your own craft cocktails, this is a must visit. But come here alone or with someone who will tolerate you looking at all that’s here. There’s a lot packed into a small space!
There is a huge selection of bitters, and you can sample before buying! There are bar tools (I love the extra long mixing spoons, and I keep buying them cuz they are cool!). There are lovely old fashioned glasses like you see them using on Masterpiece Theater in times when everything seemed more elegant. Really, you could set up a new home bar or get cool gifts from what you find here.
There are cocktail books, too, as who can have enough of those?
And, now, they sell liquor. Mostly hard to find or craft gins, bourbons, absinthe, etc. It would be easy to spend an hour just going over the bottle rack, finding unique spirits, asking questions, and then making the tough decision about what to buy now and what to leave for another visit.
Sure, you can go to Hi Times and find a larger selection of spirits. But this boutique mixology shop provides an intimate shopping experience, and there are things here you can’t find at Hi Times. Prices are competitive, too, so don’t be thinking you’ll pay more here. Nope.
Can you tell I’d like to hang out here more often?

Here you will find highest quality modern and vintage bar tools and glassware. A carefully chosen selection of liquor. Dozens of bitters to sample. Fun and informative once a month spirits and cocktail classes. Gabby and Ashley are the very knowledgable and helpful. My favorite shop in Orange County!

I love this place! They have high quality products you can’t find at target, etc. And are knowledgeable. I originally came here to get gifts for someone but ended up coming back a few times bc my interest in mixology grew.

Everything you need to mix a perfect cocktail. And the owner is super helpful and knowledgable.

There’s a cool new place at the OC Mix, a place where you can get all your mixology equipment and bitters to create your favorite cocktails. Really a different concept.
Their choice of bitters are top notch and, if you wish, you can sample some of the bizarre ones that you may be too afraid to try in the bar. They also have books and virtually all the tools of the trade to offer. This could be bad news to me and open up a new obsession.
Unique. I like.