Meet the Flock

Two friends. One peacock.
A gift for gifting, and an idea with a Twist.

Heather and Rhonda toasting with martinis — Heather & Rhonda Friends. Founders. Flock builders.

The Story Behind the Strut

Built for the Host, the Toast, and the Gift Giver

Cockytails started the way the best ideas do: over a well-made drink and a shared belief that gifting should feel as intentional as hosting. We’re here for the friends who show up with something beautiful, the hosts who set a table that feels like an event, and anyone who knows a great pour is really about connection.

Every box is a little stage set for joy — glassware that glows under string lights, mixers worth talking about, and details that make someone stop and say, “This is so me.” Whether it’s a signature collection or a fully custom concierge creation, we design for the moment the lid lifts and the night begins.

We’re Southern at heart, playful by design, and serious about the craft of making people feel seen. Welcome to the flock.

Meet the founders

The hosts of the party

Meet Heather & Rhonda ✦

Cockytails is powered by real women living and working a dream. We're so glad you're here.

Co-Founder · Creative Direction

Heather Ainsworth

Hi, I’m Heather! If there’s a ribbon to tie, a color palette to perfect, or a gift to make unforgettable, I’m your girl. I’m a creative through and through, with more than 20 years of helping brands grow and bringing big ideas to life.

Co-Founder · Celebration Strategy

Rhonda Ladner

Hi, I’m Rhonda! If there’s a reason to gather, a celebration to plan, or a toast to be made, count me in. I’ve spent more than 25 years helping businesses grow, building relationships, and turning big ideas into reality.

A Peacock's Tale

Meet Jinx

Our Cockytails Peacock is our little tribute to the woman who taught us that true hospitality isn't about what's in the glass. It's about making people feel welcome, celebrated, and right at home.

Her namesake, the original Jinx (yep, that’s her real name) was affectionately called his “Whiskey Drinkin Woman” by her husband. The irony is that she rarely drinks alcohol! It didn’t matter. The name was fitting for the woman who believes there’s no such thing as a stranger, no excuse for being inhospitable, and that it’s impossible to be overdressed.

She’s the first to greet you at the door, the last to leave the kitchen, and the only one who still looks perfectly put together at the end of the evening. And just when you think you have her figured out, she’ll show up in red cowboy boots!

That’s what Cockytails is all about. Hospitality. Personality. Graciousness. And a little bit of sass.

Favorite Cocktail Quote: “Cheers, Dawlin” - Jinx, the Original.
According to Rhonda & Heather, if Jinx was a cocktail, she would be an Old Fashioned: “Complex, strong, and sophisticated. Often unexpected and never subtle. Time-honored.”

Handpicked Selections

Founder's Favorites ✦

Our guiding light for curating cocktail kits is 'Do we want one?' If the answer is yes, we think you might want one too! These are our current favorites.