Allison Robicelli

2 weeks ago | pressherald.com | Allison Robicelli

One of the sillier concerns I had before becoming sober was that getting off the sauce would mean I’d never drink anything interesting again. Mind you, this was over a decade ago, back before the terms like “sober-curious” or “mindful drinking” entered our collective vocabulary. Back then, asking a barkeep for something nonalcoholic meant getting an unholy mocktail made with every mixer behind the bar. This concern, of course, was unfounded.

2 weeks ago | postguam.com | Allison Robicelli

One of the sillier concerns I had before becoming sober was that getting off the sauce would mean I’d never drink anything interesting again. Mind you, this was over a decade ago, before terms like “sober-curious” or “mindful drinking” entered our collective vocabulary. Back then, asking a barkeep for something nonalcoholic meant getting an unholy mocktail made with every mixer behind the bar. This concern, of course, was unfounded.

2 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Allison Robicelli

Verdita is the fruity, herby, spicy cocktail that shines without booze (washingtonpost.com) Verdita is the fruity, herby, spicy cocktail that shines without booze By Allison Robicelli 2025040317005500 One of the sillier concerns I had before becoming sober was that getting off the sauce would mean I'd never drink anything interesting again.

3 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Allison Robicelli

Democracy Dies in Darknessclock5 minscourseBeverageBy Allison RobicelliThough traditionally used as a chaser to tequila, verdita, a pineapple and herb nonalcoholic drink, is flavorful enough to take center stage. This recipe is flexible, so feel free to adjust proportions to taste as you see fit. If you find it too herby, use more pineapple juice. Not spicy enough? Add another jalapeño, or swap it out for a more fiery chile. Want more brightness? Squeeze in more lime.

1 month ago | postguam.com | Allison Robicelli

Once upon a time, you were a little kid who had to drink milk to grow big and strong. It was fine, but it probably wasn’t fun. Much like eating your vegetables, milk wasn’t just a beverage - it was a responsibility. TV ads told us it did a body good. But sometimes, if you were a good child, you’d get treated to chocolate milk, and it made you feel like a million bucks. This wasn’t the mandatory milk you chugged for calcium and vitamin D. This was luxury milk.