One Drink for Every Season
You’ve mastered hors d'oeuvres (and yes, you can spell it without Googling).
You’re crushing it. So why are you still serving the same old wine and beer?
Toast! is all about leveling up your party game—so here’s an awesome, shareable drink for every season.
Spring: The Shandy
Think of it. It’s just starting to get warm out. The sun is shining. You want something light and bubbly to go with the season. Do yourself a favor and learn to love the shandy.
- Carbonated lemon-lime soda (Sprite works)
- Beer (pilsners and lagers are classic—choose your favorite)
- Mix about 50:50 in a pitcher
- Ice on the side
Summer: Sangria
This one takes a bit more work. Most wine people know sangria, so if you’re going to impress, the move is offering something just a little off the beaten trail.
- Pick a wine base (red, white, or rosé)
- Add fruit + a splash of something extra
- Chill well; taste and adjust
- Serve in a big pitcher for instant “host energy”
As science fans, we feel required to refer you to this chart so you can build your own:
The Anatomy of Sangria
Fall: Spiked Cider
The leaves are changing. The temperature is dropping. And what better way to warm yourself up than a nice hot drink… well, how about a nice hot drink with rum? Or better yet, bourbon.
- Heat cider on the stove (don’t boil)
- Add cinnamon, cloves, and star anise pods
- Spike with rum or bourbon
- Serve hot and pretend it took hours
Winter: Mulled Wine
Now fall has come and gone, and you’re stuck with leftover spices from that cider you forgot to make. No problem—mulled wine to the rescue.
- Grab a red wine (it doesn’t have to be fancy)
- Warm it with your leftover cider spices
- Add a little sugar if you want (keep it within reason)
- Keep it warm and let the party linger
We made Before You Drink gummies shareable so you can easily carry them in your bag or pocket and then be the talk of the group for bringing party favors.
Check out our gummies and stock up todayParty favors, but make it pocket-sized.