There’s something about the holidays that loosens you up a bit.
The pace slows.
The calendar softens.
And you find yourself saying yes to moments you might otherwise rush past.
That’s how this one started.
A quick stop at Rreal Tacos with my sister. No big plan. No intention beyond tacos, conversation, and whatever felt good in the moment.
And somehow… that’s exactly when I found my next cocktail.
I didn’t realize it then, but this would become my answer to a question a lot of us ask: what cocktails actually go best with tacos, besides margaritas?
The Scene Matters More Than the Menu
I’ve been realizing something as I move through this Finding Your Cocktail journey:
most discoveries don’t happen when you’re searching hard.
They happen when you’re present.
We weren’t studying menus.
We weren’t debating flavors.
We were catching up, laughing, easing into the rhythm of sister time.
And when it came time to order a drink, I didn’t overthink it. I followed curiosity.
I asked the bartender for a drink to complement my tacos that wasn’t a margarita. Yeah, I know, that’s a tall order, but I wanted to experience something outside of the norm.
That’s when The Fred entered the chat.
Enter: The Fred — One of Those Cocktails That Go With Tacos
I’ll be honest — I didn’t know what to expect.
Not every drink can hold its own with bold flavors, which is why finding cocktails that go with tacos feels like a small win when it happens naturally.
But when the drink arrived and I took that first sip, it immediately made sense.
It was refreshing.
Balanced.
Bold enough to hold its own… but not overpowering.
The kind of drink that doesn’t compete with tacos — it complements them.
And that’s when it hit me:
this wasn’t just a good cocktail.
It was the right cocktail for the moment.
What This One Taught Me
Finding your cocktail isn’t always about the drink itself.
Sometimes it’s about:
- who you’re with
- where you are
- how relaxed you feel
- whether you’re allowing yourself to enjoy without judgment
The Fred worked because I wasn’t trying to curate an experience.
I was living one.
And maybe that’s the lesson.
Discovery Happens When You Stop Trying So Hard
So many of us discover what we like through other people.
A friend orders something.
A bartender suggests a favorite.
A moment introduces us to ourselves.
And if we’re always waiting for the perfect plan, we miss those quiet introductions.
This drink didn’t need a backstory.
It didn’t need a review.
It just needed tacos, sister time, and an open mind.
And baby… that’s enough.
The Invitation
This series isn’t about drinking more.
It’s about discovering more.
More curiosity.
More presence.
More moments that tell you something about yourself.
So next time you’re out — tacos on the table, laughter in the air — try something new.
You never know what you’ll find.
Because sometimes,
finding your cocktail looks like realizing it goes great with tacos.
