Grapefruit Soda For Palomas: Best Brands To Buy

Look, I know it sounds ridiculous to get picky about soda. But here’s the thing: a Paloma is basically tequila, grapefruit soda, lime, and salt. That’s it. Which means your mixer choice isn’t a supporting actor it’s a co-star. Get it wrong and you end up with “tequila plus vaguely grapefruit vibes.” Get it right […]

Tajín for Cocktails: Best Drinks, Rims, And Tips

That iconic red orange halo on a craft margarita? That’s not just salt trying to be fancy. That’s Tajín and once you start using it, plain salt rims will feel like a personal betrayal. I’ll be honest: I resisted this trend for way too long. “It’s just chili salt,” I thought, like a fool. Then […]

Smoked Cocktails At Home: Tools, Methods, And Tips

Look, I’m not going to pretend I didn’t feel slightly ridiculous the first time I lit a tiny pile of wood chips on top of a rocks glass. My husband walked in, saw the smoke billowing out, and asked if I was “summoning something.” But then I handed him that Old Fashioned. And he got […]