Are you ready for it? This enchanting nonalcoholic cocktail is a love letter to Taylor Swift, crafted with the magic number that's followed her through eras of reinvention. The Curious No. 13 is our nonalcoholic tribute to the French Blonde—one of Taylor's favorite cocktails—reimagined for those enchanted evenings when you want all the sophistication without the spirits.

The Story Behind the Sip

We know all too well that 13 has been Taylor's lucky number since the beginning. This tribute cocktail builds on Curious Elixir No. 7's complex, spirit-forward profile—complete with dreamy lavender notes—and transforms it into something golden. The French Blonde traditionally features elderflower, grapefruit, and champagne, and our version captures that same elegant essence while staying true to Taylor's lucky number.

The grapefruit brings a reputation of tartness, while honey adds just enough sweetness to remind us that even in our wildest dreams, balance is everything. And that lavender? It adds a floral, almost nostalgic quality—like a love story written in purple prose.

Ingredients

• 4 oz Curious Elixir No. 7 (with its lavender haze botanicals)
• 1.5 oz fresh grapefruit juice
• 0.5 oz honey syrup (equal parts honey and water)
• Lemon peel for garnish
• Ice

Instructions

Begin Again with a shaker filled with ice. Pour in the Curious No. 7, fresh grapefruit juice, and honey syrup.

Stir (don't Shake It Off) vigorously for about 15 seconds until the mixture is well-chilled—you want it cold as the old stone road in winter.

Style your favorite coupe or rocks glass. Strain the mixture over fresh ice if you prefer it on the rocks, or serve it up in a chilled coupe for a more elegant presentation, channeling that French Blonde elegance.

The Final Touch: Express a lemon peel over the drink to release its oils (this is the moment the whole place shimmers), then either drop it in or perch it on the rim as garnish.

Tasting Notes

This cocktail is a masterpiece of contrasts. The Curious No. 7 brings depth with its botanical complexity—those lavender notes dancing through like a delicate memory—while the grapefruit juice adds a tart brightness that cuts through like a perfectly-penned bridge. The honey syrup ties it all together with a delicate sweetness—not too much, not too little, but just right.

It's our interpretation of the French Blonde's sophisticated charm, capturing that same je ne sais quoi that makes Taylor reach for it again and again. The result is a drink that speaks to lovers, dreamers, and anyone who's ever felt like a mirrorball reflecting light in a thousand different directions.

Midnight thoughts: This mocktail is perfect for enchanted evenings, girls' nights in, or any time you want to feel fearless and fabulous without the alcohol. It's proof that you don't need spirits to sparkle—sometimes the best stories are written in the margins of our most clear-headed moments.

So here's to being 22 (or any age), to dancing like you're in your Showgirl era, and to drinks that are as complex and captivating as a Taylor Swift album. This is why we can't have nice things—because we're too busy making them ourselves.

Cheers, or as we say in the Swiftie universe: Long live this drink! 🍋✨