The new year is starting with a bang – here are some cocktails to take off the edge.

The new year is coming in hot – back to work policies, the LA fires, snowstorms and just having to work is killing the 2025 start buzz.  Now drinking your problems away isn’t a good or healthy solution, but sometimes a nip of something does help. January is already known as a bit of depressing month due to the post-holiday blues, cold weather, shorter daylight hours, and the potential for increased financial stress after the holiday spree. Here are the best cocktails to get you through the week.

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Paloma

What better way to start the year with a semi healthy drink. The Paloma with tequila and juice is somewhat healthy. Good tequila is low calorie, low body impact coupled with a big dose of vitamin C helps make the dark days a little brighter.

Ingredients

• 2 ounces tequila
• 1/2 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 4 ounces Grapefruit soda, chilled, to top
• Pinch of salt
• Garnish: lime wheel

Create

1. Add the tequila, lime juice, and pinch of salt to the glass, and fill with ice.
2. Top with grapefruit soda, and stir briefly and gently to combine.
3. Garnish with a lime wheel.

The Spaghett

While beer drinking is down as people switch to California sober, it is still highly popular. Why  now merge it with a favorite (Aperol Spritz and beer) for a refreshing and low alcohol treat?  Try it, you will like it.

Ingredients

• 12 ounces light beer, such as Miller High Life
• 1 ounce Campari

Create

1. Take a big sip of chilled beer, about 1 ounce
2. Pour campari into beer bottle
3. Enjoy

Cucumber Cleanse

While friends talk about Dry January, Damp January, winter arc, and more – you can brag you are doing a cleanse. The lemon and cayenne juice cleanse is popular, you are just adding a lpersonal twist so it fits into happy hour or a tailgate. For the ginger syrup add 4 oz peeled while making simply syrup ginger and let it steep for 30 minutes.  Strain and use.

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Dirty Shirley

Like the actress, the Shirley Temple cocktail was sweet, wholesome and popular.  But why not have the adult version of the beverage to start the year out breaking the norms?

Ingredients

• 2 ozs gin
• 1/2 oz orange juice
• 1/2 oz lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon grenadine
• Orange slice

Create

DoorDash announced they will be delivering hemp THC and CBD!

In exciting news to every busy or lazy person out there, DoorDash will bring you THC. Yes, the popular food delivery platform, has expanded its offerings to include hemp-derived products in select markets, marking a significant shift in the on-demand delivery landscape. As of January 9, 2025, customers of legal age can now order a variety of hemp-derived THC and CBD products directly to their doorstep. Hemp is gaining in popularity and starting to pop up in liquor and convenience stores.

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This new category includes items such as gummies, drinks, mints, chocolates, and honey sticks, all containing no more than 0.3% Delta-9 THC on a dry weight basis. The move comes in response to growing consumer demand for these products, with nearly 75% of adults aged 21-65 considering incorporating THC/ CBD products into their routine for relaxation and stress relief.

To access these products, eligible customers can simply select the CBD/THC tab in the DoorDash app, where they can browse and order from a selection of hemp-derived beverages, topicals, and edibles.

The company has implemented multiple safeguards, including electronic ID verification, to ensure that only customers of legal age can purchase these products. DoorDash is offering these products through various channels, including their own fulfillment platform, DashMart, as well as partnering with retailers like Total Wine & More and ABC Fine Wine & Spirits. This expansion allows DoorDash to tap into a growing market while providing consumers with convenient access to products they desire for relaxation and enjoyment.

This move by DoorDash reflects a broader trend in the delivery industry, as companies explore new product categories to meet evolving consumer preferences. However, it’s crucial to understand that these products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration for safety or efficacy.

As the market for hemp-derived products continues to grow, DoorDash’s entry into this space could potentially reshape the landscape of on-demand delivery services. It remains to be seen how this new offering will impact the company’s business and consumer behavior in the long term.

It’s important to note that while DoorDash is expanding into hemp-derived products, they are not delivering marijuana. The company is operating within the legal framework of the 2018 Farm Bill, which legalized hemp-derived products containing no more than 0.3% Delta-9 THC. Several key marijuana beverage and edible companies like Wana Brands have rolled out hemp products to expand their selection and to available in most states.