Hi, I'm Katie

I used to bartend, and somewhere along the way I got obsessed with the why behind a good drink — not just the recipe, but the balance, the technique, the little details that make something taste like it came from a bar instead of a dorm room.

ShakingWithKatie started because I kept explaining the same things to friends: how to shake versus stir, why fresh citrus matters, what “dry” actually means. I figured I'd put it all in one place — for anyone curious about cocktails who's never quite known where to start.

Every single recipe here comes with a mocktail version, because a good night doesn't require alcohol to be worth celebrating. And nothing on this site requires an expensive bar cart — just a few good bottles, a little know-how, and zero judgment.

If you're just starting out, welcome. If you've been doing this for years and just want better technique, also welcome. Let's make something good.

Got a recipe request, a collab idea, or just want to say hi? Email me at shakingwithkatie@gmail.com.