3 Herb-Infused Botanical Spirits for a Booze-Free Cocktail Hour (You Know You Need It!)
For the LA Local Lovers: Optimist Drinks
If shopping local wasn't part of your daily routine before the pandemic, it certainly is now. Finding local shops to support has been one of the main ways we've been staying sane, which is why we're so thrilled that Optimist Drinks exists. This collection of three sugar- and alcohol-free botanical spirits is created in – and inspired by – Los Angeles. Bright shows off the magic of LA's salt-sprayed coastlines, with citrus, jasmine, lavender, and turmeric. Fresh takes inspiration from the local verdant canyons, with wild herbs, anise, and habanero. And Smokey is inspired by the dusky desert, with bitter red orange, warm spices, and lapsang souchong tea. If that weren't enough, this company is giving back to the community by directing two percent of sales to providing youth mental health services. All the more reason to have a drink or two!