Elana Lepkowski
Elana Lepkowski is a professional photographer, writer, and recipe developer with almost 20 years in the food industry. She began documenting her cocktails in 2011 after mixing drinks in her home bar for years, and her website Stir and Strain is now a widely recognized resource for cocktail enthusiasts. Elana has contributed to Serious Eats, Dinner Party Download, Imbibe, and numerous other publications. When she’s not concocting new syrups at home, you can probably find her at Disneyland.
Recipes and articles by Elana Lepkowski
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One Simply Terrific Thing: Nut Milk Bags
Rethink what you think about nut milk bags! They may seem like kitchen unitaskers, but they're actually very versatile. -
Pomegranate Mimosa with Hard Cider
Looking for a refreshing drink? Try this simple, fruit forward and easy-to-make Hard Cider Mimosa. The fruity apple aroma from the cider combined with tart pomegranate juice makes this drink perfect for front porch sipping. -
Watermelon Rosé Mimosa
Nothing says summer like watermelon, and nothing quenches your thirst like a Watermelon Rosé Mimosa! Who says you can’t drink your fruit? A quick blitz in a food processor or blender and you’re on your way to enjoying the best drink of summer! Just add rosé! -
Pineapple-Mango Mimosa
Make your next brunch extra festive with this bright, cheery Pineapple-Mango Mimosa. It’s great made with Cava, a Spanish sparkling wine, but your favorite bubbly will do! -
Classic Mimosa
A mimosa, the classic combination of orange juice and sparkling wine, makes the perfect pick-me-up drink. It’s light, refreshing, and easy to make. Don’t have orange juice? Mix and match with any citrus fruit you have around. -
Earl Grey Tea and Tonic
Don't drink or trying to drink less? A rich tea syrup is a great way to add flavor and body to a non-alcoholic drink, like in this citrusy Earl Grey Tea and Tonic mocktail. -
Winter Spiced Orange Mocktail
This bubbly, just-slightly-bitter Winter Spiced Orange Mocktail is the perfect non-alcoholic aperitif to enjoy before dinner! It's made from a squash (the cordial drink, not the vegetable!) flavored with orange, cinnamon, anise, and allspice. -
Pear-Ginger Shrub
Shrubs are a great non-alcoholic alternative to a cocktail! They're sweet and sour and have a ton of flavors that make them great on their own. This Pear-Ginger Shrub is particularly invigorating served with club soda or tonic water.
