Let It Flow: Corinne Grassini of Society for Rational Dress Builds a Fire, Removes a Cork
Sometimes the best drink is the one poured straight from the bottle, and, lucky for us, Corinne Grassini of the thoughtfully edgy line Society for Rational Dress knows exactly which 750 ml containers contain the best fix. Here, her go-to trifecta.
The family wine and winery.
“The best nights in the summer are the ones spent in my backyard, building a fire—yep, cause it gets COLD at night in L.A. in the summer—and having a glass of wine with my boyfriend, my girlfriends, my sisters…whoever is around to enjoy. My top three favorites (please don’t make me choose!) are The Prisoner or Mercury Head, both by Orin Swift Cellars, or the cabernet sauvignon reserve by Grassini Family Vineyards—yep, my awesome sisters run our family’s vineyard in Santa Ynez.” —corinne
comments, reblogs & likes
Let It Flow: Ellen van Dusen and Her Hummingbird
It’s Of a Kind drink week! Or something like that! We’re asking some of our designers what they’re sipping on this summer, and today, the cool-ass gal behind Dusen Dusen (and these pillows) pours one out.
“My friend Cat makes me this drink, the Hummingbird, every time I go to her house, which is a lot. It’s 2 parts champagne, 1 ½ parts St. Germain, 2 parts club soda, and lots of ice—garnished with a lemon twist. It’s really refreshing and sweet, perfect for sitting on the stoop and sipping with a straw!” —ellen
comments, reblogs & likes
Let It Flow: Tara St James of Study Spikes Some Watermelon
Who doesn’t love a summer cocktail? This week, we’re asking some of the designers we’ve worked with what their go-to is—alcoholic or non—in an effort to keep your glass more than half full. Today: the lovely designer from Study, whose beverage of choice is actually more like a food.
“I’m actually planning for this to be the summer of the boozy popsicle, but I haven’t mastered that skill yet. In the meantime, here’s my take on a great summer drink that is perfect for picnics in the park because it does not involve bottles, open containers, or anything ticketable: Soak slices of watermelon in tequila overnight, dip them in coarse sea salt, and refrigerate or freeze them you’re going to the beach or a park. Instant frozen margaritas! Put them on a stick for extra-fancy presentation.” —tara
comments, reblogs & likes
Let It Flow: The Forage Duo Puts Summer Berries to Work
Shauna Alterio and Stephen Loidolt of the tie line Forage (see!) are makers extraordinaire. And lucky for us, their passion for creating crosses over into the cocktail realm. Here, their summer drink of choice that will help you get some more fruit into your diet, too.
“Stephen first made this drink a few summers ago inspired by all my favorite ingredients—we call it the Berry Fizz. Since then, it’s become one of our most popular treats to make for friends. The individual bottles make it perfect for picnics or lazy afternoons in the park.” —shauna
Ingredients:
1 ½ pints fresh raspberries and blackberries (about 4 cups)
1 to 2 tablespoons sugar
6 large springs of fresh mint
Juice of 1 lemon
½ cup vodka
1 bottle prosecco
Directions:
Reserve some berries as garnish. Mash the remaining berries, sugar, and mint in a large bowl. Stir in the vodka, lemon juice, and prosecco. Pour the mixture through a sieve into a pitcher, pressing through; discard solids. Pour into 12-ounce bottles, top with reserved berries, and cork. Keep chilled on ice.
