Drink Recipes

Introduction This was supposed to be a straightforward iced latte experiment. I grabbed the oat milk, the pumpkin spice syrup I’d meant to use for … Read more

The power went out halfway through my late October evening grocery run, right when I was juggling a pumpkin, a bag of coffee beans, and … Read more

This was supposed to be a simple blueberry jam experiment. I grabbed the wrong jar of frozen berries, the stove burner was hotter than I … Read more

Introduction “Hand me that bowl,” my neighbor said, casually tossing pomegranate seeds into a glass without looking up. I wasn’t there for a fancy cocktail … Read more

Introduction The summer I moved to Charleston, there was this tiny rooftop bar tucked between brick buildings that made the most unforgettable watermelon frosé. When … Read more

This was supposed to be a simple iced rosé cocktail for a quiet Friday evening. I grabbed the rosé, the watermelon, and the blender, but … Read more

Last Tuesday, as I was fumbling with a stubborn jar of homemade jam that had decided to seal itself shut, my neighbor Marisol didn’t say … Read more

“I wasn’t even planning to make lemonade that afternoon,” I admit, laughing as I remember the chaos. It was a lazy Saturday in early June, … Read more

“You’ve got to try this,” my neighbor, Mr. Patel, said one sunny Saturday afternoon as he handed me a glass of something cool, fragrant, and … Read more

“It was just past midnight on a sticky July night when I realized I was hopelessly craving something cool, sweet, and a little kicky,” I … Read more