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The 8 emails we wrote for Elevated Craft
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INBOX MODULE
Subject Line: CRAFT10 gets you $10 off everything
Preview Text: Your welcome gift. $10 off, no strings
HERO MODULE
Hero Approach: Direct
H1: Drink Better
Subhead: Your $10 off is here
Cta Button: Shop Now
MODULE 2: TRANSITION COPY
Use code CRAFT10 at checkout. It's good for 14 days and works on everything in the shop.
MODULE 3: PRIMARY PAYLOAD MODULE
Type: PRODUCT-ONLY
H2: Start Here. Our Most Popular Picks
Diamond Edition Hybrid Cocktail Shaker The Red Dot Award winner that keeps your cocktail cold from first shake to last sip
The Original Hybrid Cocktail Shaker The shaker that started it all, now with a lid that never freezes shut
Hybrid Rocks Glass Vacuum-insulated so your whiskey stays cold without watering down
The Shake & Sip Set Shaker plus glassware in one box, saves $62 off buying separately
Diamond Edition Gift Set Ready to wrap, built to impress, ships fast from the USA
Home Bar Essentials Set Everything you need to run a proper home bar, 21% off the bundle
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I'm an industrial designer by trade, and for a long time I thought that meant I should be able to build a decent cocktail shaker.
Turns out no one had really tried.
Every shaker I picked up had the same problems. The lid froze shut after a cold shake. Drinks warmed up in minutes. Measurements were a guess. Nothing felt like it was built to last more than a season.
So instead of settling, I went back to first principles. What would a shaker look like if someone actually obsessed over the details? If the lid mechanism were engineered, not just friction-fit? If vacuum insulation kept the drink cold all the way to the last sip?
Years of prototyping later, the Hybrid Cocktail Shaker existed. We took it to crowdfunding. Not to test marketing, but to see if real people cared. Tens of thousands backed it before we had a single unit in a warehouse.
That was the moment I knew we were onto something.
Today, more than 250,000 people are part of what we call the Crew. They share recipes, swap riffs, and hold the brand accountable in ways that make us better. I'm genuinely proud of that.
If you've been curious about what makes these shakers different, now's a good time to find out. Your welcome code. CRAFT10. Takes $10 off your first order and is good for the next 14 days.
– Adam
Brand Founder, Elevated Craft
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INBOX MODULE
Subject Line: Six things we refused to accept
Preview Text: Six things we refused to compromise on
HERO MODULE
Hero Approach: Curiosity
H1: Built Different
Subhead: Six reasons why it shows
Cta Button: See the Shaker
MODULE 2: TRANSITION COPY
Most barware looks fine in photos and frustrates you the moment you use it. These are the things we refused to accept.
MODULE 3: PRIMARY PAYLOAD MODULE
Type: INFOGRAPHIC + PRODUCT EMBED
H2: What goes into every Elevated Craft shaker
Infographic: Checklist
- Vacuum insulation. Your cocktail stays cold from the first shake to the last sip, not just the first pour
- Patented easy-open lid. Engineered to open effortlessly, even after a hard cold shake
- Precision measurements built in. No separate jigger, no guessing, no lopsided drinks
- Lifetime warranty. Every product is unconditionally backed; built to use for years, not replace next season
- Two Red Dot Design Awards. International recognition for products that actually solve real problems
- Ships from the USA. No six-week waits, no customs surprises
Products Shown
- Diamond Edition Hybrid Cocktail Shaker. The award-winning flagship, built to outlast every shaker you've owned before
- The Original Hybrid Cocktail Shaker. The one that proved the concept, still the go-to for everyday use
- Hybrid Rocks Glass. Vacuum-insulated so your spirit of choice stays exactly as cold as you poured it
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INBOX MODULE
Subject Line: CRAFT10 disappears in seven days
Preview Text: One week left before it disappears
HERO MODULE
Hero Approach: Direct
H1: Still $10 Off
Subhead: One week left to use it
Cta Button: Shop Now
MODULE 2: TRANSITION COPY
Your code CRAFT10 is still active. $10 off anything in the shop, for one more week.
MODULE 3: PRIMARY PAYLOAD MODULE
Type: PRODUCT-ONLY
H2: Most Popular Right Now
Diamond Edition Hybrid Cocktail Shaker Award-winning, vacuum-insulated, and available in four finishes including limited Brushed Aurora
The Original Hybrid Cocktail Shaker The shaker that started it all; use it every week for the next decade
The Shake & Sip Set Pairs the shaker with the rocks glass and saves $62 off buying each separately
Diamond Edition Gift Set Premium packaging, four finish options, ready to give without any extra effort
Home Bar Essentials Set The full setup in one order, 21% off the individual prices
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INBOX MODULE
Subject Line: Same price, opposite experience
Preview Text: Here's what you're actually comparing
HERO MODULE
Hero Approach: Question
H1: Why Switch
Subhead: See the side-by-side
Cta Button: Get Yours
MODULE 2: TRANSITION COPY
Most shakers look similar until you use one for a month. Here's where the gap shows up.
MODULE 3: PRIMARY PAYLOAD MODULE
Type: INFOGRAPHIC + PRODUCT EMBED
H2: Elevated Craft vs. The typical alternative
Infographic: Table
- Lid mechanism | Patented easy-open. Never freezes shut | Standard friction-fit. Freezes closed after every cold shake
- Temperature retention | Vacuum-insulated. Cold from shake to last sip | Uninsulated. Warm in minutes
- Measurement precision | Built-in. No jigger needed | Requires a separate tool or eyeballing
- Leak protection | Engineered seal. No drips | Frequently leaks mid-shake
- Design recognition | Two Red Dot Design Awards | None
- Warranty | Lifetime, unconditional | Limited or none
- Price over time | One shaker, used for years | Replace it when it dents, leaks, or breaks
- Community | 250,000+ members, active recipe group | Transactional. Buy and move on
Products Shown
- Diamond Edition Hybrid Cocktail Shaker. The one most people land on after doing exactly this comparison
- The Original Hybrid Cocktail Shaker. Same engineering, lower entry point, built to the same standard
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INBOX MODULE
Subject Line: 1,845 reviews on one shaker
Preview Text: Real people, real drinks, real opinions
HERO MODULE
Hero Approach: Direct
H1: They Said It Better
Subhead: 250,000 people in the Crew
Cta Button: Read More Reviews
MODULE 2: TRANSITION COPY
The Original Hybrid Cocktail Shaker has 1,845 reviews. Here's what keeps coming up.
MODULE 3: PRIMARY PAYLOAD MODULE
Type: INFOGRAPHIC + PRODUCT EMBED
H2: What the Crew is saying
Infographic: Numbered List
- "I've owned probably six shakers over the years. This is the first one I've never wanted to replace.". On long-term build quality
- "The lid opened on the first try after a hard shake with ice. That never happens.". On the patented easy-open mechanism
- "Bought it as a gift and immediately ordered one for myself. The packaging alone was worth it.". On gifting and presentation
- "My cocktails actually stay cold now. I didn't realize how much that mattered until it wasn't a problem.". On vacuum insulation
- "Customer service responded same day and sorted out my issue without any back and forth.". On post-purchase support
Products Shown
- The Original Hybrid Cocktail Shaker. 1,845 reviews and counting; the one that built the Crew
- Diamond Edition Hybrid Cocktail Shaker. Red Dot Award winner with 260 reviews and four finish options
- Hybrid Rocks Glass. 438 reviews; the glass that keeps pace with the shaker
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INBOX MODULE
Subject Line: You still have until midnight
Preview Text: Last call. $10 off ends at midnight
HERO MODULE
Hero Approach: Direct
H1: Last Call
Subhead: Code gone at midnight
Cta Button: Use CRAFT10 Now
MODULE 2: TRANSITION COPY
CRAFT10 expires at midnight tonight. After that, the $10 off is gone and the code stops working.
MODULE 3: PRIMARY PAYLOAD MODULE
Type: PRODUCT-ONLY
H2: Order before midnight
Diamond Edition Hybrid Cocktail Shaker The Red Dot Award-winning shaker, $10 off through midnight
The Original Hybrid Cocktail Shaker The one with 1,845 reviews, $10 off tonight only
The Shake & Sip Set Already saves $62 off buying separately; your CRAFT10 code stacks on top
Diamond Edition Gift Set Premium packaging, four finishes, ships from the USA. $10 off until tonight
Home Bar Essentials Set The full setup at 21% off, plus your $10 welcome discount while it lasts
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Hey,
You joined the list a couple weeks ago and I just wanted to reach out before we close the loop on your welcome offer.
No pressure at all. Buying a cocktail shaker is not exactly a life-or-death decision, and if the timing wasn't right, I completely get it.
But if you had questions. About which shaker fits your setup, whether the bundle is worth it, what the difference is between the Original and the Diamond Edition. Just reply to this email. I'm happy to help you figure out what makes sense.
A lot of people come to us because they've owned three or four cheap shakers and they're done replacing them. Some are looking for a gift that actually feels considered. Some just want their cocktails to stay cold. All of those are good reasons.
If any of that's you, code CRAFT10 is still active for today. It takes $10 off your first order. After today, I can't extend it. But I'd rather you use it than lose it.
Either way, you're welcome here. The Friday Buzz goes out every week with new recipes and we'd love to have you along for that.
Hit reply if there's anything I can answer.
– Adam
Brand Founder, Elevated Craft
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