Drink Recipes

The doorbell rang at 6:15 PM, right when I was hoping to change into sweatpants and forget the world existed. It was my neighbor’s kid, … Read more

My husband sat on the couch, mug steaming in his hands, looking more relaxed than I have seen him in months. The house was quiet, … Read more

The ceramic mug sat empty on the counter, a small ring of condensation still drying around its base. My sister-in-law leaned against the kitchen island, … Read more

It is just past nine on a Saturday night in late November, and the only thing I want is a glass of mulled wine. The … Read more

I want that crisp, spiced apple taste right now and I have everything except the good red wine. It is one of those specific cravings … Read more

I ruined three punch bowls before I finally got this spooky orange vodka Halloween punch right. Honestly, it wasn’t even close to being a disaster … Read more

I did not trust apple cider in a hot toddy. It sounded like a gimmick, a sugary distraction from what a real hot toddy should … Read more

The last light of day fades through the kitchen window, casting long, dusty shadows across the counter. It is that specific hour in late October … Read more

I assumed making sangria for a crowd would mean spending half the night as a bartender, constantly topping up glasses and dodging questions about the … Read more

The jack-o’-lantern was carved, the spiderwebs were up, and I had exactly seventeen minutes before the first guests rang the bell. My fridge held pomegranate … Read more