SAYSO

One of the most challenging parts about hosting is keeping track of guests preferences and allergies.

(If you havent tried theLone Rangeryet, I suggest stirring up a batch ASAP!)

But all of that takes up a lot of spaceand adds up quickly with eachsupermarket visit.

steeped paloma in clear glass with ingredients in background

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Alison Evansis the co-founder ofSAYSOand is based in Brooklyn, New York.

How does a 1-ingredientSpicy Margaritasound?

The duo dreamed up SAYSO on the heels of their own little beverage blunder.

During business school, we were hosting friends for dinner and tried to make cocktails.

Despite following a recipe, we really missed the mark, Evans says.

We realized just how difficult it was to make a good cocktail at home."

About 65% of SAYSO customers spike their drinks, while 35% enjoy it sans-spirits.

All of the above are lessening their carbon footprint by opting for bags over bottles, Evans notes.

We use biodegradable tea bags and recycled material for our packaging," she says.

Evans revealed that theyre finalizing 2025 flavors, so more will be on the way soon.

I steeped them each in plain water, following Evanss guidance.

(But that crowd probably wont be seeking to outsource the mixology, anyway.)