Sips & Synopsis

• This Weeks Makings

• Trivia Question

• Drink of the Week - Mexican Coffee Martini

• What Your Cocktail Says About You

• Bonus Cocktails

• Mocktail Moment - Citrus Tonic with Bitters

This Weeks Makings.

You can tell a lot about someone by what they order.

The friend who always orders a Margarita. The one who confidently asks for a Martini. The one who says, “Surprise me.”

Whether it’s true or not, we all make assumptions.

This week, we’re having a little fun with the psychology of drink orders and what your go-to cocktail might say about your personality.

In this issue:

• What your drink order might reveal

• Why people order aspirationally

• A bold Drink of the Week with personality

• Bonus cocktails for every mood

• A zero proof option that still says “I know what I’m doing”

Trivia Question❓

Which classic cocktail was originally prescribed as a medicinal remedy for seasickness in the early 19th century?

Answer at the bottom of the newsletter

Mexican Coffee Martini

Bold, smooth, and just a little mysterious.

Ingredients

• 1.5 oz tequila

• 1 oz coffee liqueur

• 1 oz chilled espresso or cold brew concentrate

• 0.5 oz crème de cacao

• 0.25 oz cinnamon syrup

Method

1. Add all ingredients to a shaker filled with ice.

2. Shake vigorously until well chilled and slightly frothy.

3. Strain into a chilled martini or coupe glass.

4. Garnish with coffee beans or a light dusting of cinnamon.

Why this drink matters

This cocktail has personality. Tequila adds warmth and edge, coffee brings richness, chocolate softens the bitterness, and cinnamon adds intrigue.

It says confident… with a little fun.

What Your Cocktail Says About You

Of course, your drink order doesn’t define you.

But it can say something.

People often order drinks in one of three ways:

Comfort Orderers
These are the people who know exactly what they like and stick with it. Think Margaritas, Mojitos, and old faithful favorites.

They value consistency.

Aspirational Orderers
These are the “I’ll have a Martini” people… even if they secretly don’t love Martinis.

Sometimes we order who we want to be.

A bold drink can feel like confidence in a glass.

Adventurous Orderers
These are the “What’s your favorite thing to make?” people.

They trust the bartender and enjoy discovery.

The funny thing is, drinks carry identities.

A Negroni says bold.
A Margarita says fun.
A Old Fashioned says classic.
A coffee martini says… “I’m not done yet.”

And maybe that’s why cocktail culture is so interesting.

Sometimes we order for taste.

Sometimes we order for mood.

Sometimes we order for the version of ourselves we want to feel like that night.

A few tools to make your own statement at home:

• Martini glasses that instantly elevate the experience

• Fine mesh strainer for smooth pours

Because presentation says something too.

Bonus Cocktails

Classic Margarita

Bright, social, and approachable.

Ingredients
2 oz tequila
1 oz fresh lime juice
0.5 oz orange liqueur
0.5 oz agave syrup

Directions
Shake all ingredients with ice until well chilled. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with lime.

Why it works
It’s vibrant and familiar, like the life of the party.

Negroni

Bold and unapologetic.

Ingredients
1 oz gin
1 oz Campari
1 oz sweet vermouth

Directions
Stir all ingredients with ice until chilled. Strain into a rocks glass over a large ice cube. Garnish with orange peel.

Why it works
Bitterness isn’t for everyone. That’s kind of the point.

French 75

Elegant and celebratory.

Ingredients
1 oz gin
0.5 oz fresh lemon juice
0.5 oz simple syrup
2 oz champagne

Directions
Shake gin, lemon juice, and syrup with ice until chilled. Strain into a flute and top with champagne.

Why it works
It feels dressed up without trying too hard.

Mocktail or Zero Proof Option

Cold Brew Cinnamon Fizz

Bold, bubbly, and alcohol free.

Ingredients
2 oz cold brew concentrate
0.5 oz cinnamon syrup
3 oz sparkling water
1 oz oat milk (optional)

Directions

Shake cold brew and cinnamon syrup with ice. Strain into a tall glass over fresh ice. Top with sparkling water and add oat milk if desired.