06/01/2026
Hey everyone! 👋☀️With summer just around the corner, things have been bustling here at the homestead. I’ve been working hard behind the scenes on a brand-new project to help us all beat the upcoming New England heat, and I am so excited to share it finally: The Homestead Summer Mocktail Blend Collection! 🍹🌿✨ (Photos coming soon once my new packaging arrives!)
This launch is deeply personal to me. I’ve chosen to be sober for over 5 years now, and I know exactly what it’s like to try to navigate all those summer social gatherings. Have you ever gone out to eat and realized your only alcohol-free options are plain water or a sweet fountain soda? It instantly makes you feel like you're stuck ordering off the kids' menu while everyone else gets a beautifully crafted beverage. Wishing there were more fun adult options to choose from. It's getting more popular, but it's hard to find a place that actually offers sophisticated mocktails to give that feeling of inclusion. 🥂❤️
Crafting delicious, thoughtful mocktails has been a total game-changer for my own journey. They are such a wonderful, intentional way to celebrate and feel fully included in the summer festivities while keeping your wellness first.
You don't need to go to a high-end lounge to get that premium experience. I have hand-blended seven premium, loose-leaf botanical infusions that let you shake up beautiful, complex, adult-friendly craft beverages right on your own patio. Every single blend is packed with organic bases and fresh garden herbs, and I’ve even tucked my own home-dehydrated citrus garnish wheels right inside to add to your glass for a beautiful, ready-to-serve presentation. 🍋🧺
Here is the summer lineup making its exclusive debut:
🌌 The Midnight Mystic: Pure botanical magic! This blend of sweet lemon balm, butterfly pea flower, and crisp peppermint brews a deep indigo blue. When you add a splash of lemonade at home, the citrus instantly turns it a vibrant violet-purple right in your glass!
🌺 The Crimson Citrus: Crisp, tart, and incredibly sophisticated. Packed with rich ruby hibiscus, orange peel, and a hint of warm cinnamon chips, it is amazing poured over crushed ice with seltzer water for a perfect patio shrub.
🌿 The Ginger-Mint Mule: The ultimate hot-weather refresher. We’ve paired fiery dried ginger root with intense, cooling peppermint and adaptogenic Tulsi. It pairs flawlessly with your favorite ginger beer and a fresh squeeze of lime!
🛋️ The Velvet Soothe: A remarkably smooth, grounding blend. Traditional marshmallow root and lemon balm create a signature, silky texture that perfectly mimics the rich body of a top-shelf cocktail while cooling a tired throat and tummy.
☀️ The Sun-Drenched Mood Lifter: Pure sunshine in a glass. This bright, uplifting botanical blend features mood-supporting St. John’s Wort, sweet lemon balm, and dried orange peel. Perfect mixed with a splash of peach juice and seltzer for late-afternoon unwinding.
💫 The Golden Hour Anti-Inflammatory: A stunning, vibrant yellow recovery elixir. We’ve combined the deeply grounding properties of chamomile with a potent, spicy kick of anti-inflammatory turmeric, ginger, and cardamom. It's incredible topped with tonic water or ginger beer.
🍃 The Cooling Sage Digestif: An upscale, savory-sweet treat for craft beverage lovers. Crisp peppermint leaves and earthy, cooling sage work together to naturally settle your stomach and refresh your senses after a heavy summer backyard barbecue.
These beautiful blends will be fully stocked for our first event back on Sunday, June 14th, at The Cozy Cottage Hello Summer Artisan Market in Pembroke! 📋🌷
✨ Looking Ahead: I also have a brand-new line of traditional, targeted wellness and lifecycle support teas currently in the extended testing phase! Because I always ensure our formulations are perfectly balanced and completely effective before they hit the shelves, these won’t quite be ready for the June 14th market—but keep your eyes peeled for an exclusive drop later this summer!
Whether you are sober, mindful of what you drink, or just love hosting with unique, refreshing flavors that make everyone feel included, I would love for you to come grab a summer mocktail blend. I can't wait to see you all in person and celebrate the season together! ☀️🥂
