Drinks

My cousin showed up one steamy July afternoon, unannounced, and the only thing in the fridge was a lonely jar of blackberries and a half-full … Read more

The red, white, and blue layers were gone before I even had a chance to grab my own — and someone was already texting me … Read more

Red, white, and blue jello shots are exactly what I want right now—something that snaps me out of the usual party routine and slides me … Read more

“You’re kidding, right? Jello shots?” my friend laughed, eyeing the colorful cups lined up on the counter. It was the day before the Fourth of … Read more

“You’ve got to try this,” my friend Jess texted me one sweltering afternoon, attaching a picture of a frosty pink drink sparkling in the sun. … Read more

“Guess what I tried last weekend?” my friend texted me out of the blue. I was knee-deep in prepping for a backyard barbecue, and honestly, … Read more

“You have to try these popsicles,” my neighbor called out from her porch, holding up a frosty, purple-streaked treat that looked like a summer dream. … Read more

“Are you sure this is going to work?” my friend asked, eyeing the blender filled with frozen watermelon chunks, tequila, and a suspiciously small amount … Read more

Introduction “You’re joking, right? Eggnog in April?” That’s exactly what my friend said when I pulled out my homemade eggnog from the fridge during a … Read more

“You got the punch ready, right?” my aunt called from the kitchen, her voice carrying that playful edge only she could muster during family get-togethers. … Read more