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Maggie Olson

Hi, I’m Maggie. I’m a cocktail writer and lifestyle editor focused on simple, beautiful drinks you can actually make at home.

Over the years, I’ve worked with home-style recipes, café and wine bar inspiration, seasonal flavors and easy entertaining ideas. I care about recipes that are clear, tested and approachable — but still feel like something special.

At Love My Drink, I write about easy cocktails, cozy drink moments, party ideas and recipes that look good, taste good and don’t make you overthink the process.

maggie.olson@lovemydrink.com

Cranberry orange sangria in a glass pitcher with red wine, fresh cranberries, orange slices and cinnamon.

Cranberry Orange Sangria for 8 (Easy Make-Ahead Holiday Recipe)

One ruby-red pitcher, eight easy party pours and almost no last-minute work. Tart cranberry, fresh orange and a hint of cinnamon make this sangria feel ready for the holidays.

Spiced rum grapefruit cocktail with three colourful drinks on a warmly lit home bar

7 Easy Spiced Rum Cocktails That Aren’t Too Sweet

That bottle of spiced rum deserves more than cola. These seven easy cocktails pair gentle spice with bright citrus, fruit and a little fizz, so every glass feels balanced rather than overly sweet.

Creamy chocolate dessert cocktail in a coupe with raspberries, mint and golden lemon accents on a sunlit table.

Yesterday, 20:08

7 Easy Dessert Cocktails Without a Blender

Dinner is finished, but there's still room for something sweet. From mint chocolate to silky caramel and raspberry truffle, these seven dessert cocktails feel special, need no blender and are easy to shake at home.

Steaming spiced apple rum in a clear glass mug with cinnamon, fresh apple and warm winter light.

07 November 2026

6 Easy Hot Rum Cocktails for Cold Evenings

A cold evening calls for a cosy mug and something lovely to sip. These six hot rum drinks are easy to make with everyday ingredients, no shaker and just a few minutes of your time.

Ruby-red cranberry orange rum cocktail with ice and an orange garnish in a cosy Christmas setting.

07 November 2026

7 Easy Christmas Cocktails Without a Shaker

Christmas drinks should feel festive, not like another job on your to-do list. These seven easy cocktails go from fizzy citrus pours to a cosy hot bourbon chai — all made with a glass or mug and a spoon, no shaker needed.

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Steaming mug of rum hot chocolate topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings, with delicate golden lemon trails.

05 November 2026

Rum Hot Chocolate: A Cozy 5-Minute Cocktail

A cosy mug of hot chocolate with a splash of rum can make an ordinary winter evening feel a little special. This easy, one-serving recipe is chocolatey, comforting and ready in about five minutes, with no fancy equipment required.

Ruby-red mocktail with citrus and rosemary beside other winter drinks on a candlelit dinner table.

05 November 2026

6 Festive Mocktails for a Winter Dinner Party (Not Too Sweet)

Your winter dinner party deserves a proper alcohol-free option - not a sugary afterthought. These six bright, gently spiced mocktails are easy to make, lovely alongside food and every bit as inviting as the rest of the table.

Clementine ginger mocktail with ice, citrus peel and fresh clementines on a warm winter kitchen counter.

03 November 2026

Clementine Ginger Mocktail: A Fresh Winter Citrus Fizz

A little winter sunshine in a glass. Sweet, juicy clementines meet lively ginger bubbles in this easy alcohol-free mocktail that feels special without any fuss.

Sparkling cranberry punch in a glass pitcher with orange slices, cranberries and rosemary on a festive table.

02 November 2026

Sparkling Cranberry Punch for 10: An Easy Alcohol-Free Party Drink

One beautiful jug, enough for ten, and a festive cranberry punch you can mostly make ahead. Add the bubbles just before serving, then enjoy the party.

Steaming warm spiced apple mocktail with cinnamon and apple slices in a clear glass mug on a cosy wooden table.

01 November 2026

Warm Spiced Apple Mocktail for One (Not Too Sweet)

One cosy mug, no alcohol and no extra syrup. This warm spiced apple mocktail brings together cloudy apple juice, cinnamon and ginger, with a squeeze of lemon to keep every sip bright rather than overly sweet.

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Tall ruby-red pomegranate rosemary mocktail with lemon, ice and fresh pomegranate on a warmly lit festive table.

28 October 2026

Pomegranate Rosemary Mocktail: A 5-Minute Festive Fizz

This ruby-red pomegranate rosemary mocktail brings a little sparkle to any festive gathering. Fresh lemon, a hint of ginger and fragrant rosemary make it beautifully refreshing — with no shaker or homemade syrup needed.

Sparkling cranberry mimosa with fresh cranberries and rosemary on a warmly lit holiday brunch table.

27 October 2026

Cranberry Mimosa Recipe: 2 Ingredients for Holiday Brunch

Cranberry mimosas add a splash of Christmas colour to brunch with just two ingredients. They're tart, lightly sweet and wonderfully bubbly — and one bottle of sparkling wine makes six.

Sparkling pear and rosemary mocktail with ice and fresh pear slices in a stemmed glass on a warm autumn table.

26 October 2026

Pear and Rosemary Mocktail: A Sparkling Autumn Spritz

Soft pear, fresh lemon and a little rosemary make this sparkling mocktail feel right at home on an autumn table. Make one glass for a quiet evening, or prepare the base for four and add the bubbles when you're ready to serve.

Glass pitcher of sparkling apple cider punch with apple and orange slices, beside two tumblers in warm autumn light.

25 October 2026

Apple Cider Punch for 8: One Bowl, Two Ways

One jug, eight glasses and an autumn drink everyone can share. Mix the apple-citrus base ahead, add the bubbles when guests arrive, and let anyone who wants a cocktail add a little bourbon to their own glass.

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Cranberry orange sangria in a glass pitcher with red wine, fresh cranberries, orange slices and cinnamon.

Cranberry Orange Sangria for 8 (Easy Make-Ahead Holiday Recipe)

Spiced rum grapefruit cocktail with three colourful drinks on a warmly lit home bar

7 Easy Spiced Rum Cocktails That Aren’t Too Sweet

Creamy chocolate dessert cocktail in a coupe with raspberries, mint and golden lemon accents on a sunlit table.

Yesterday, 20:08

7 Easy Dessert Cocktails Without a Blender

A pink grapefruit gin fizz with ice and fresh rosemary, served beside sliced grapefruit in warm winter light.

Yesterday, 14:11

Grapefruit Rosemary Gin Fizz (No Rosemary Syrup Needed)

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