Ever dreamt of making bar-quality cocktails at home but find yourself unwilling to embark on a full-scale fruit-squeezing operation every time you crave a drink? Enter Cheeky, the cocktail mixer brand that understands our collective laziness and has monetized it beautifully.
First, let’s talk about their Decaf Espresso Syrup. Some people enjoy the taste of espresso without the side effects of staying awake. This little bottle of magic results from a partnership with Brooklyn’s coffee aficionados, Partners Coffee. It features decaffeinated coffee processed with something called the “Mountain Water Method” (which sounds vaguely mystical), cane sugar, and gum arabic—because why stop at coffee when you can also throw tree sap into the mix? The result? A syrup that makes crafting espresso martinis so effortless that even your least competent friend can impressively shake one up. Remember to refrigerate after opening unless you enjoy the thrill of potential fermentation.
Then, we have the Habanero Hot Honey—a product that asks, “What if we took honey, an excellent ingredient on its own, and made it spicy?” The answer: an oddly addictive concoction infused with habanero and jalapeño peppers that somehow makes everything better. Drizzle it on pizza? Yes. Stir it into a cocktail. Of course. Spoon it straight from the bottle when no one is looking. There is no judgment here.
But the real kicker? It’s been pre-diluted to a 2:1 honey-to-water ratio, ensuring it won’t become a sticky, unmanageable mess when you try to incorporate it into a drink because no one enjoys prying solidified honey off the inside of a cocktail shaker.
Cheeky has essentially eliminated all the tedious, time-consuming parts of cocktail making so that we can focus on the important things—like pretending we know what we’re doing behind the home bar. Whether you’re an aspiring mixologist or just someone who appreciates a well-made drink without the hassle, these products are a game-changer.
Feeling fancy? You can grab the Decaf Espresso Syrup and Habanero Hot Honey. Cheers to effortless cocktail-making and the illusion of effort!