May 2026 Slow Drinking Guide A monthly beverage and culture forward letter written to celebrate Latin American heritage in Chicago. Mezcal Tasting Airbnb Experience Eight Years of Slow Drinking Hello, summertime Chi. I love it here! I hope you are basking in the sun and enjoying the lake this weekend! This month marks exactly eight years since Vida Mia Cocktails became an official LLC. What began as a creative outlet to teach the art of "slow drinking" and agave pairings has become a...
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April 2026 You Are Invited For Our Soiree this Saturday at KOVAL Tasting Room RSVP Today Join us for cocktails and conversation about the hopes and challenges women are facing in the beverage category during these geo-political times. Inspired and designed by women in the spirits field both behind the bar and at the bar, we invite you to join us for an afternoon of celebration and connections. The afternoon will be co-hosted by a femme team in the spirits field including Susan Coss,...
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April 2026 Slow Drinking Guide A monthly beverage and culture forward letter written to celebrate Latin American heritage. Magnolia Season in Chicago You Need a Hug. We All Need a Hug. Our collective efforts to rally for each other and nature walks are the shiniest spot of the day. Hope you can plan that walking meeting outside today with a colleague, family member, or friend this season when the magnolia trees are in full bloom in Chicago. Inspired by Earth day, I want to talk about building...
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March 2026 Slow Drinking Guide A monthly beverage and culture forward letter written to celebrate Latin American heritage. Jacaranda Season in Mexico City ♀️Mujeres &🎤Chicago Storytellers If you have not been to Mexico City (CDMX) in March in your lifetime, ten out of ten, I highly recommend. I am manifesting a Vida Mia-themed trip in Spring 2027 where guests can join me on an eco-friendly experience to CDMX leading to International Women's Day 8M to march with mujeres in solidarity of ending...
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January 2026 Slow Drinking Guide A new monthly beverage and culture forward letter written to celebrate Latin American heritage. Photo Credit: Vida Mia Dry January Pop-Up The Art of Slow Drinking in 2026 Vida Mia was created in 2018 as a tribute to my Mexican heritage and as a creative outlet. I created a platform that allowed us, kids of immigrants and allies, to learn the history of the maguey, share our stories, and to treat agave spirits like a fine wine. Fast forward to 2026, we are...
8 months ago • 1 min read