Beverage Recommendations for a Day of Romance
Sazerac
But make that Absinthe-rinse more of an Absinthe-shower, if you know what I mean: have another—why not? It’s Valentines and you’re a cool writer who drinks Absinthe, maybe you’ve been to France, plenty of people have. —Nathaniel Berry
First Press Blood Orange Rosé
This cheap, French wine has gotten me through many a lonely night of watching Sex and the City and wondering if my own Harry is out there to compliment my dreamy Charlotte. Be warned it's easier than you think to empty an entire bottle in one sitting. –Rachel A.G. Gilman
Michelada
You had your first one at an outdoor bar in California, when things seemed to be winding down. Now all the bars that were open are closed, or they feel like traps. But Modelo makes a Micelada: they sell them 2 for 4 in tallboy cans and you’re already at Speedway—why not? They make a mango flavor that reminds you of the glory days of juul pods, and a Tamirind flavor that made you really sick that one time. But it’s valentines, and the cans are cold as the sky to the touch. Why not roll the dice? —Nathaniel Berry
Strawberry Fanta
Everyone knows Fanta is the most sensual non-cola soda brand, so let’s get specific. Strawberry. Fanta. Did you shudder? Do your toes tingle imagining that sweet, ripe nectar, guzzled straight from the 2 liter? Here’s a sweet tip- for your Valentine’s Day, surprise her with a candle lit dinner, a homecooked meal, and two champagne flutes of this strawberry delicacy. Your loins will thank you. —Elliot Alpern
Water
Y'all gonna call me boring, but somebody's gotta say it. H2o, everyone. Stay hydrated. In this economy, we need to. —Jemimah Wei
Water
This really has nothing to do with Valentine's Day but I guarantee you aren't drinking enough now that it's cold out, or really ever. Go get yourself a tall glass of the clear stuff and cheers in the mirror for getting through yet another pandemic holiday. –Rachel A.G. Gilman
A Cool Tecate
It's Sunday. We're in a pandemic. Let's treat ourselves to a day drink and pretend we're in a basement venue somewhere in Bushwick, dreading the train back home. –Gauraa Shekhar
