FYI on DIY Airplane Cocktails

If your TikTok feed looks anything like ours, it’s flooded with influencers dropping a mini liquor bottle into a Starbucks cup and calling it an “airport espresso martini.”

Cute? Sure. Legal? Not so much.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has made it crystal clear: passengers can’t sip alcohol on flights unless it’s served by a flight attendant. Translation? That sneaky mid-air martini could cost you big — like, up to $37,000 big — plus a possible airline ban. Yikes.  

But we’ve also been watching savvy travelers master the art of elevating their in-flight cocktails, to stay above board, on board.

With a few supplies and a dash of ingenuity, here’s how to DIY top-shelf cocktails at 30,000 feet:

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Mini Cocktail Shaker

Best for Espresso Martinis:

Bailey’s

Vodka

Coffee

Ice strainer insert included!

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‍Craft Cocktail Kit

Best for Old Fashioned:

Bourbon/Whiskey

Bitters

Sugar

Orange slice, if you're fancy

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‍Garnish Cocktail Spoons, Set of 4

Adorned with a petite cherry, olive, chili, or lemon, the Garnish cocktail collection is a so-cute addition to your home bar.

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Shatterproof Acrylic Art Deco Coupe

Best for French 75:

Champagne

Gin

Lemon

Sugar

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Saluti Cocktail Napkins, Set of 4

These napkins featuring colorful illustrations of assorted cocktail garnishes are a perfect accent to your favorite in-flight bevvie.

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‍Mini Mule Mug

Best for Moscow Mule:

Vodka

Ginger Ale

Lime

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Champagne Cocktail Sugar Cube

Best for Champagne Cocktail:

Champagne

Sugar Cube

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