Dry pocket nozzle receptacle

A container for storing, transporting, and dispensing a liquid, the container having a liquid containing portion with a spout adapted to receive a pouring implement for dispensing the liquid, the pouring implement having proximal and distal ends, the container also having a first cap adapted to engage and seal the spout during storage and transportation or the liquid, a handle for transporting the liquid, and a receptacle for storing the pouring implement, the receptacle comprising:

• a tube having an open proximal end for receiving the pouring implement during storage of the pouring implement and a closed distal end:
• a second cap adapted to engage and seal the open proximal end of the tube so as to prevent atmospheric exposure of the pouring implement during storage;
• first fastening means secured to the first cap and secured to the spout for retaining the first cap within close proximity of the container;
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• second fastening means secured to the second cap and secured to the open proximal end for retaining the second cap within close proximity of the tube, wherein the second fastening means is operative to flexibly couple the proximal end of the tube to the liquid containing portion.