Drink Recipes

Jen wasn’t trying to throw a party that night. I’d stopped by to borrow a ladder—mundane stuff—and the smell of something dark and fruity hit … Read more

The lady at the garden booth watched me stare at her purple sweet potatoes for a solid minute before she finally spoke. “You know those … Read more

I was standing in the parking lot of a big-box hardware store last October—a Tuesday, I think—when the wind shifted and carried the scent of … Read more

This was supposed to be a sophisticated punch for an adult Halloween party. I had it all planned out—a complex blend of exotic juices, fresh … Read more

My neighbor Karen wasn’t throwing a Halloween party. She was just trying to survive a Tuesday afternoon with three sugared-up kids who’d already raided the … Read more

The work potluck was in four hours and I’d completely forgotten. Everyone else would be bringing elaborate casseroles, homemade pies, and those fancy charcuterie boards … Read more

The pitcher was empty before the turkey even hit the table. My sister-in-law actually texted me the next morning, “Send me that sangria recipe. I’m … Read more

I figured a sangria with whiskey in it would taste like someone poured a shot of cheap bourbon into a glass of apple juice. It … Read more

“So is it, like, a punch? Or is it wine?” My sister-in-law stood in my kitchen, one eyebrow raised, staring at the pitcher on the … Read more

The way the cinnamon-sugar rim catches the light—that’s the first thing you notice. Tiny crystals sparkling against the amber liquid, like morning frost on a … Read more