For many of us, 2020 has ushered in an era of more intentional consumption. Why buy the same bland, processed bread from the grocery store, when you could instead learn to make your own artisan loaf with the finest ingredients and sourdough starter?
For me, instead of bread, it’s been...cocktail hour. Everything about an early evening aperitivo -- from the ritual itself to the aesthetic pleasure of a well-crafted drink -- has been a festive salve for the often monotonous pace of this year. Thanks to TQE’s deep-dive on Haus earlier this year, I discovered the sustainable future of my aperitivo habit: Haus’s low-alcohol aperitifs made in Sonoma County with real fruits, herbs, and botanicals.
After learning about Haus, I was an immediate convert. An alcohol option that I can feel good about for its sustainable, farm-to-bottle mantra, and that will also leave me feeling good all evening and the next morning? I’m in. But with seven flavors to choose from -- each just as tantalizing as the one listed before -- it seemed impossible to choose. Sure, I’d love the Rose Rosé, but I’d also probably really love the Lemon Lavender. How’s a girl to make a decision?
Newly launched this holiday season, the Haus Duos anticipated and solved my decision fatigue. Haus has introduced the Duos with two initial pairings -- The Spiced Duo and The Citrus Duo -- along with a completely customizable option. I naturally gravitate towards citrus-forward and floral cocktails, so I tried The Citrus Duo for myself.
Not only do the Citrus Flower and Lemon Lavender flavors in The Citrus Duo make for the perfect light drinks during a casual afternoon cocktail hour, but they also are readily transformed into something more festive for the night, like Haus’s recipe for a Citrus Spritz, or a sleek and simple Haus On the Rocks. I loved the flavors in this Duo; moreover, however, I loved that the experts did the pairing for me.
In addition to the selfish treat of having the pairing done for my own cocktail-making, aperitivo-enjoying habits, Haus’s new Duos are about to make the perfect gift for quite a few special people on my holiday list. My parents enjoy a nice drink every so often, but buying them an ordinary bottle of wine feels...underwhelming, to say the least. I’m excited to gift my parents The Spiced Duo and for them to discover Haus through this beautifully-boxed and thoughtful pairing.
While I happen to know that my parents will love the ginger, cinnamon, and cacao notes in the Bitter Clove and Spiced Cherry flavors, Haus’s suite of options has something for everyone you love. Even better, Haus is offering complimentary handwritten notes with purchases during the holiday season, so the already-gorgeous unboxing experience can be upgraded with a personal touch.
The Haus Duos didn’t just upgrade my own aperitivo ritual, but also are elevating a large number of my holiday gifts -- and making the process stress-free, taking the pairing and decision-making out of my own hands (until I’m ready to get a little more creative, that is, and customize my own Duo).
