13 Fresca Cocktail Recipes That Prove This Retro Trend Is Hipster Chic

So here's the long and short of it. If you put fruits, herbs, and other flavorful delights into your French press and then pour your liquids (think booze as well as juices) over top, all those flavors are going to sit together and infuse. It's pretty logical actually — it works in the same way that coffee beans infuse hot water. After a few minutes, you'll press down gently on the plunger, squeezing the remaining flavors and juices out of your flavor-makers. Then you're ready to use the press to conveniently pour the drink into a waiting cocktail glass.

French press cocktails are all the rage at various bars across the country. The Theodore in Dallas was one of the original purveyors of this *ingenious* new trend. One of their specialties was an unorthodox version of the hot toddy, made with lemon, blood orange, lemon, vanilla, honeycomb, and cinnamon as flavor-infusers. Those ingredients are placed in the bottom of the French press, while cognac, poppy liquor, bitters, Bénédictine, and hot water form the base of the drink.

And The Theodore is hardly the only bar that embraced the trend. Provision No. 14 in Washington DC jumped on board the French press cocktail train as well, with one of their stand-out drinks involving a mixture of orange juice, pineapple, lemon, and chamomile, all infused with orange peels, lemon peels, and mint leaves.

Speak Now Spritz

Speak Now (Taylor's Version) calls for a festive themed sip, and the glitter in this cocktail make it all the more enchanting. (via @thespritzeffect for Brit + Co)

French Blonde

The French Blonde was Taylor's "drink of choice" in a recent night out with some girlfriends and wives of Kansas City Chiefs players. This underrated cocktail features floral and botanical notes with a nice hint of sweetness. To make it, shake 1 oz Bombay Sapphire Gin, 0.75 oz St. Germain, 0.5 oz Lillet Blanc, 1.5 oz fresh strained grapefruit juice, and 1 dash lemon bitters over ice, then strain into a coupe glass and garnish with a grapefruit twist! (via Rye Leawood in Kansas City)

Lavender Haze French Blonde

For a French Blonde with more of a "Lavender Haze" twist, this floral, citrus-y recipe will be your go-to. To make it (serves 2), shake 2 oz purple gin, 2 oz St-Germain elderflower liqueur, 2 oz Lillet Blanc, 4 oz Natalie's Grapefruit Juice, and 4 dashes lemon bitters over ice. Then, strain equally into two glasses and garnish with a lemon wedge and edible glitter! (via Natalie's Orchid Island Juice Company)

The Tortured Tequila Department

The mysterious color of this Taylor Swift cocktail taps into the melancholy energy of her upcoming album, The Tortured Poets Department. The dark red is actually from beets, which provide each sip with a nuanced flavor, and it's sooo good! To make it, combine 2 oz Mi Campo Blanco, 1 ½ oz fresh beet juice, ½ oz triple sec, ¾ oz fresh squeezed lime, and ¾ oz agave nectar in a shaker and shake over ice. Strain into an iced glass and garnish with lime before taking a swig. (via Mi Campo Tequila)

Love and Poetry Noche Electrica

This cocktail commemorates TTPD with a kick of caffeine – perfect for keeping you and your gals awake during your album listening party on release night. Rock your best red lip to go along with it! To make these Taylor Swift cocktails, shake 1 ½ oz Cuervo Tradicional® Cristalino Tequila, ½ oz coffee liqueur, ¼ oz simple syrup, and 3 oz cold brew or espresso over ice. Strain into a Collins glass and garnish with a small red pepper! (via Cuervo)

Pink Dream

This sweet-yet-tart refreshment celebrates the Lover era with such easy ingredients. To make it, combine 1.5 oz Warner's Rhubarb Gin, .5 oz lime juice, .25 oz ginger liqueur, and 1.5 oz cranberry juice in a glass with some ice. Then, top it all off with soda water and a fresh slice of rhubarb and sugar! (via Warner's Distillery)

Diet Coke & Vodka

Tay confessed to her favorite mixed drink when she was featured in Vogue's questions series back in 2016: a diet coke & vodka. We love a simple cocktail recipe, and we will be channeling her 7-years-ago self with this combo.

Rhubarb & Juliet

Once you take a sip of this Taylor Swift cocktail, it's sure to be a "Love Story." The name of this drink references the song's lyrics, but the rose and rhubarb notes are what really speak to its sweetness.

To make it, add 1.5 oz Warner's Rhubarb Gin and 6oz Fentiman's Rose Lemonade to a glass with ice, then garnish with a whole strawberry to transport yourself to a balcony in summer air. (via Warner's Distillery)

Cosmopolitan

Miss Swift single-handedly brought back the Cosmopolitan earlier this year after she was spotted sipping down a few on a dinner date with Zoë Kravitz. 👀 You can make her made-famous drink order at home with some high-quality vodka, orange liqueur, lime juice, cranberry juice, and a sweetener of your choice. (via Mixop)

Coffee At Midnight

This tequila-based Taylor Swift cocktail references "You Are In Love" from 1989 (Taylor's Version) in the tastiest, most caffeinated way. Similar to an espresso martini, you'll need some espresso liqueur to shake it off – I mean, up.

Stir 1 oz Casa Azul Organic Reposado, 1 oz bourbon, 1 oz espresso liqueur, and 2 dashes of Xocolatl Mole Bitters over ice before straining the mixture into a coupe glass and garnishing with chocolate shavings. (via Casa Azul Tequila)

Getaway (Side)car

A typical Sidecar cocktail combines cognac, cointreau, and fresh lemon juice for a super simple yet effective sipper. Garnish your drink with sugar and a lemon twist to complete this total shotgun shot to the heart. (via Culinary Hill)

Taylorita

This sipper is sour at first, but sweet at the finish. Just like Tay's unexpected album announcements and performances, this tequila-based drink will keep you on your toes. To make it, muddle a handful of kumquats and a couple jalapeño slices in the bottom of a shaker with a squeeze of lime. Next, add 0.5 oz agave nectar, 1 oz orange liqueur, and 2 oz Mi Campo Reposado. Shake it all together, then strain into a salt-rimmed glass with ice. Finish with a splash of soda water, and get ready for some serious yum. (viaMi Campo Tequila)

Blonde Americana Cantarito

This bubbly, fruity drink features classic flavors that never go out of style, so it's the perfect sip to enjoy year-round! To make it, rim a highball glass with Tajín. Stir 2 oz Cuervo Tradicional® Reposado Tequila, 1 oz orange juice, ¾ oz grapefruit juice, and ¾ oz lime juice with ice. Top it all off with a nice splash of grapefruit soda or even some bubbly. Either way, there's won't be any "Champagne Problems" with this drink! (via Cuervo)

Old Fashioned

Explicitly mentioned in "Getaway Car," the Old Fashioned is a classic cocktail that can't be beat. It's made with whiskey to pack a real punch – nothin' good starts with this glass! (via Culinary Hill)

Red Lemon Drop

To drink to Red (Taylor's Version), sip on this Lemon Drop! It's made with 1.5 oz Warner's Raspberry Gin, .75 oz lemon juice, and .25 oz simple syrup. Shake it well and double-strain the drink into a coupe glass with ice. Garnish with a sprig of mint, and you'll be loving this cocktail all too well. (via Warner's Distillery)

A Toast To My Real Friends

An alcoholic homage to "This is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things," this Taylor Swift cocktail features some real bold flavors. To make it, stir 2 oz Casa Azul Organic Blanco, .75 oz Fino Sherry, 2 dashes Xocolatl Mole Bitters, and 2 dashes black walnut bitters over ice, then strain into a lowball glass over a large ice cube. Garnish it with a Luxardo cherry and an orange twist! (via Casa Azul Tequila)

Sweet Tea Prosecco Cocktail

Drink your sweet tea in the summer from Swift's track, "seven" alongside some Prosecco to really immerse yourself in the world of folklore. (via Vanilla and Bean)

Soho Drinking In The Afternoon

Even if you don't have your own "London Boy," this fruity drink will draw out your best American smile. 😉 To make it, shake 2 oz Casa Azul Organic Blanco, 1.5 oz hibiscus tea, 1 oz lime juice, .75 oz agave nectar, and a bar spoon of rosewater over ice. Strain into a rocks glass, then garnish with edible flowers and a lime slice! (via Casa Azul Tequila)

Here's How Often You Should Cut Your Hair, According To Professionals

I’ll admit it — it had been eight months since my last haircut. My hair had lost its shape, my layers were nowhere to be found, and my ends were begging for mercy. Life got busy over the last few months and I was neglecting my haircare like never before.

My hairdresser could immediately see that I was beyond due for a cut and said I needed to get more taken off than I was hoping. I was definitely disappointed — I'd been working on growing out my hair for a while now, and it just felt like my hard work had completely gone to waste. He explained that getting consistent haircuts is the key to growing out healthy and strong hair, rather than letting it grow and grow until it eventually breaks. So let's dig into the top three things you can do to avoid this scenario!

1. Just Get The Dang Haircut

Also avoiding a haircut like I was? You might want to schedule one at your nearest salon. Like my stylist said, when you wait too long between trims like I did, you risk your hair becoming heavy, dull, and lifeless. When the hair is dry or even dead, it’s nearly impossible for it to hold a curl or style, essentially collapsing on you and taking on more and more heat damage all the while. I know the pain of spending time on a blowout only for it to fall minutes later — it’s the worst.

According to Jack, getting a haircut every 10-12 weeks is the best time frame or your ends will pay the price. Between blow-drying, curling, straightening, sun, and weather, our ends get dry and start to break without the proper care. Getting consistent haircuts allows hair to bounce back, shine, and perform the way we want in a healthy way.

2. Leave-In Conditioners Are Your Friend

His top piece of advice to keep your hair looking and feeling hydrated between trims? Invest in conditioning treatments. Jack swears by the Olaplex conditioning system, specifically the No 3 Hair Perfector. Made with patented OLAPLEX Bond Building Technology™, this conditioning treatment repairs and prevents damage in as little as three minutes. No 3 promises to reduce breakage and visibly strengthen hair, so it’s the perfect assistance to keep ends fresh between cuts. Another conditioning treatments I’ve used and loved for years is the Moroccanoil Intense Hydrating Mask, which is designed to restore moisture, elasticity, and shine to dry hair.

3. Switch Up Your Shampoos

Switching shampoos frequently is a pretty hot tip that I honestly hadn't thought of. Our hair gets used to the same products and grows tired of them, resulting in lackluster locks. Jack’s advice is to switch brands after finishing every bottle of shampoo to bring life back to your hair. Have two brands that you’re loyal to? Even switching back and forth between them after every bottle should make a big difference in your hair. I’m a huge fan of the R+Co Dallas Biotin Thickening Shampoo, which makes my hair look thick and full, as well as the Moroccanoil Hydrating Shampoo, which is so hydrating and gives so much shine.

In the end, navigating your back-and-forth relationship with haircuts often feels like a rollercoaster ride between wanting that fresh look and cringing at the receipt. Luckily, by using conditioning treatments and switching up your products,, you can keep your locks healthy, shiny, and full of life between trims. But take a newly learned lesson out of my book: don't let your ends pay the price for procrastination and just book the haircut.