Weekend Kickoff

There's something about Friday afternoon that calls for a drink that tastes like freedom. The Weekend Kickoff does exactly that, combining bright grapefruit and lime with a whisper of elderflower that lifts the whole thing into celebratory territory. Vodka keeps the base clean and easy-drinking, letting those citrus notes shine without getting in the way. The elderflower liqueur adds just enough floral sweetness to balance the tart grapefruit, while soda water stretches everything into a tall, refreshing highball that goes down dangerously easy. It's lighter than a martini but more interesting than a vodka soda, landing right in that sweet spot when you want something special but not fussy. Mix this one up when you're shedding the workweek weight. It's built for that first real exhale of the weekend, when you've changed out of your work clothes and the next two days stretch out ahead of you. Give it a try this Friday and see if it doesn't make 5 PM feel a little more victorious.