Sunset Meditation

Happy hour doesn't have to mean racing toward a buzz. Sometimes the best drink is one that lets you actually unwind, sip by sip, without the pressure to keep pace with anything or anyone. The Sunset Meditation does exactly that. Built on Aperol's bittersweet orange backbone, it gets a tart lift from fresh grapefruit and lemon juice before stretching out with plenty of soda water. Those rhubarb bitters bring an earthy, almost vegetal note that keeps things interesting without overwhelming the citrus. At just 8% ABV, you can nurse this one for a while. The real trick is that rosemary sprig. It's not just decoration. Take a moment to smell it before each sip, letting those piney, grounding aromatics reset your brain between the workday chaos and whatever comes next. Mix one up when you need to transition out of work mode but aren't ready to dive headfirst into the evening. It's a drink that rewards patience, which is exactly the point.