Drink Recipes

That sharp, tart-sweet smell of apple cider hitting a hot pan — the way it bubbles and thickens into something almost like caramel — still … Read more

“Wait—you put caramel *in* the sangria?” My friend Jen stared at me like I’d just suggested we add pickles to our coffee. It was early … Read more

I figured making that famous pumpkin cold foam at home would require some barista-level skill or a secret ingredient I didn’t have. It took about … Read more

I wasn’t expecting coffee advice from my accountant, but there I was, sitting across from Mr. Harrison during a particularly boring tax meeting, watching him … Read more

This was supposed to be a simple chai concentrate. You know, the kind you brew up on a Sunday afternoon and use all week. I … Read more

Introduction Last October, my coworker Mia watched me fumble around with my usual pumpkin spice latte attempt and didn’t say a word at first. Then, … Read more

Introduction The office holiday party was in less than two hours and I’d completely forgotten to bring something festive. Everyone else was showing up with … Read more

Introduction “Last Saturday, I wasn’t expecting much when I stopped by my neighbor’s place to borrow some sugar, but the moment I stepped onto her … Read more

Introduction “The neighborhood barbecue was in less than an hour and I’d completely blanked on bringing a drink. Everyone else would be showing up with … Read more

The summer I turned twenty-eight, I was waiting at the bus stop when a sudden breeze carried the faintest hint of crushed strawberries and citrus … Read more