Drink Recipes

My partner asked why I couldn’t just use apple cider instead of wine in a sangria. I started to explain why that wouldn’t work—the alcohol … Read more

There used to be a tiny cider house tucked away on a side street in the Hudson Valley that made the most incredible spiced apple … Read more

Jen wasn’t trying to impress anyone. I’d stopped by her place on a random Sunday afternoon to pick up a book I’d lent her, and … Read more

I was at the hardware store, of all places, hunting for a specific kind of caulk for a drafty window, when the man at the … Read more

My neighbor Sarah asked why I couldn’t just use apple cider instead of wine for Halloween night. I started to explain why that wouldn’t work … Read more

The Halloween party was in six hours and I’d completely forgotten I was supposed to bring a signature cocktail. Everyone else would be showing up … Read more

This was supposed to be a simple witches brew punch for a Halloween party—just some juice, soda, and maybe a few floating gummy worms. I … Read more

This was supposed to be a simple mulled wine. I had the oranges sliced, the star anise ready, and a bottle of red breathing on … Read more

Maria, the woman who runs the small fruit stand at the end of my street, watched me one chilly October afternoon as I stood there, … Read more

It was 10:47 PM on a random Wednesday, and I was struck with the most ridiculous craving: a mimosa. Not just any mimosa, but that … Read more