Drink Recipes

This was supposed to be a simple limeade. I had this whole vision—crisp, refreshing, the perfect non-alcoholic option for a Halloween party where the adults … Read more

I was standing in line at the hardware store, of all places, holding a bag of lightbulbs and a new spatula I definitely didn’t need, … Read more

This was supposed to be a simple custard pie. I had the crust chilling, the milk heating on the stove, and a dozen egg yolks … Read more

My niece asked why I couldn’t just mix the drink right in the glass instead of dirtying a pitcher. I started to explain how you … Read more

I’m not someone who naturally gravitates toward spooky season. Don’t get me wrong—I love the crisp air and the excuse to eat candy corn by … Read more

My dad swore he hated wassail. For forty-something years, he said it. Every December, when the neighborhood holiday party rolled around, he’d take one look … Read more

This was supposed to be a fancy, complicated mulled wine for a holiday party I was way too stressed about. I had this grand vision … Read more

It was 11:47 PM on a random Tuesday in December, and I had a very specific craving for something warm, chocolatey, and minty. The kind … Read more

I was at a gas station last October, filling up my tank on a chilly Tuesday evening, when the attendant opened his cooler to grab … Read more

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