Top Secret Staria Tips

Rim Game Strong

The Golden Hour Sour (Spiced Rim)

What it is: The easiest elevated margarita riff. How to do it:
• 1.5 oz Staria
• 1.5 oz part tequila (any decent tequila works)
• Shake hard with ice for 10 seconds
• Rim glass with tajín or chili salt (rub a lime wedge around the rim, then press it into seasoning on a plate)
• Pour everything into a margarita-style glass
• Garnish with a lime wheel

Genius move:
Rub lime on half the rim only. It looks intentional and gives people a choice.

Why it works:
Staria brings the citrus, floral lift, and balance. The tajín adds brightness and edge. It tastes like effort. It takes 30 seconds.

Looks Complicated. Isn’t.

The Staria Fizz

What it is: A longer, lighter, insanely crushable version.

How to do it:
• 1.5 oz Staria
• 1.5 oz gin or tequila
• Shake hard with ice for 10 seconds
• Pour over a tall glass filled with ice
• Top with soda water

Genius move:
Throw a rosemary sprig or mint into the shaker before shaking. You don’t even need to muddle it.

Why it works:
The soda stretches it. The herbs release aroma instantly. It feels layered. It’s still effortless.

Foam Done Right

The Silky Pour

What it is: Whiskey lovers’ shortcut.

How to do it:
• 1.5 oz Staria
• 1.5 oz your spirit of choice
• Shake hard with ice for 10 seconds
• Double strain (fine mesh if you have it)
• Serve Up

Genius move:
Double straining removes tiny ice shards and gives the drink a cleaner finish.

Why it works:
The texture gets silkier. The foam sets smoother. It feels like something you’d pay $17 for at a serious cocktail bar.

Red cocktail with a cherry in a wine glass on a white background
Spill-Proof Pro Move

Zero Risk

What it is: A simple technique for a balanced drink.

How to do it:
• Fill your serving glass with ice first.
• Pour the ice from your glass into your shaker, along with 1.5 oz Staria + 1.5 oz of any spirit.
• Shake hard for 10 seconds
• Pour everything back into the same glass.

Why it works:
The glass is pre-chilled. The dilution is controlled. It feels precise.

Cocktail in a glass with a strawberry on a light background
Seasonal Without Trying.

The Fruit Smash

What it is: Fresh, springy, wildly easy.

How to do it:
• Throw a few berries into the shaker
• Add 1.5 oz Staria + 1.5 oz vodka or gin
• Shake hard with ice for 10 seconds
• Strain over fresh ice

Why it works:
The fruit adds brightness and color. It looks like a seasonal cocktail. It took you less than a minute.

Red cocktail with ice and a sprig of rosemary in a clear glass on a white background
Five-Second Upgrade.

The Herb Shake

What it is: A tiny move that feels fancy.

How to do it:
• 1.5 oz Staria
• 1.5 oz whiskey
• Toss one sprig of mint, basil, or rosemary into the shaker (no chopping needed)
• Shake hard with ice for 10 seconds
• Pour everything back into the same glass.

Why it works:
Shaking releases the herb’s aroma instantly. It smells like a craft bar.

gin sour recipe - bottle - gin - finished drink
Small adjustments. Big difference.

Bonus Micro-Moves

• Use medium sized ice cubes (think refrigerator ice). They’ll chill the drink quickly, proof it down for balanced flavor and introduce lots of air for a thick head of foam.
• Want it tarter? Add a squeeze of lemon or lime.
• Want it lighter? Add a splash of soda.
• Twist a citrus peel over the drink and drop it in for instant aroma lift.