Mid-Series Recap | Houses 1–7

As the year comes to a close and we head into a well-earned holiday pause, we’re taking a moment to look back—and raise a glass. Cocktails & Casas has always been about more than just drinks or design. It’s about atmosphere, intention, and celebrating the spaces that bring people together.

Before we head into the new year (and the second half of the series), we’re revisiting our first seven pairings and highlighting the cocktails that feel especially right for a New Year’s toast—simple, celebratory, and easy to share.

The First Seven Casas & Cocktails

1. The Ridgehouse — Rosemary Greyhound

Bright, herbal, and grounded. A fresh-start cocktail with crisp citrus and an organic edge—mirroring the home’s natural materials and clean lines.

2. Sea Level — Coastal Collins
Light, refreshing, and endlessly drinkable. This breezy cocktail captures ocean air, open spaces, and the relaxed rhythm of coastal living.

3. Dark Horse Ranch — Smoked Old Fashioned
Deep, reflective, and slow-sipped. A cocktail that honors resilience, craftsmanship, and the quiet strength of a home rebuilt with intention.

4. Muirfield — Lavender French 75
Effervescent and elegant. A celebratory classic softened with floral notes—perfect for milestones and moments worth savoring.

5. Foose Road — Smoked Paloma
Bold, clean, and modern with a smoky edge. Bright grapefruit and subtle smoke echo Foose Road’s boxy architecture, glass walls, and expansive Malibu views—confident, elevated, and unmistakably contemporary.

6. Malibu Bluff Estate — Coastal Bloom
Sparkling, floral, and luminous. A refined hibiscus and elderflower cocktail inspired by ocean horizons, reflecting pools, and Balinese calm.

7. Mulholland Ranch — Autumn Negroni
Warm, layered, and timeless. A Thanksgiving-inspired twist that reflects oak-shaded landscapes, heritage, and the comfort of gathering.

🎆 Our Favorite New Year’s Toast Picks

If you’re choosing just a few to raise a glass with as the clock turns, these stand out:

• Lavender French 75 – For classic celebration and sparkle
• Coastal Bloom – Light, floral, and beautifully festive
• Coastal Collins – Easy, refreshing, and crowd-friendly

Together, they capture everything we love about this series: balance, beauty, and joy.

🍾 Final Sip

This New Year’s moment isn’t about perfection—it’s about pausing, clinking glasses, and appreciating what’s been created so far. Before we continue with the next chapter of Cocktails & Casas, we’re toasting to the homes, the stories, and the people behind them.

Here’s to rest, reflection, and what’s still to come.
Cheers from all of us at Hayne Architects 🥂